Launch of the SX-M2, a Shielded Card Edge Connector Compliant with the M.2 Standard

I-PEX株式会社(本社:京都府京都市、代表取締役社長執行役員:小西 玲仁、以下 I-PEX)は、I-PEX初のカードエッジコネクタとして、M.2規格に準拠した通信モジュール向けシールド付きコネクタ「SX-M2」を開発、2026年3月31日より販売を開始しました。

The SX-M2 integrates a shielding structure into a card edge connector compliant with the M.2 standard (hereinafter referred to as the M.2 connector), effectively suppressing external noise and signal interference to ensure stable communication quality. The built-in shielding reduces the need for separate EMI countermeasure components, contributing to simplified design and space savings. Furthermore, the SX-M2 features an retractable cover that enables both EMI countermeasures and contact verification after mounting, providing greater design flexibility for products such as notebook PCs, desktop PCs, industrial PCs, and routers.

Shielded card edge connector, SX-M2 Shielded card edge connector, SX-M2

Development Background

In recent years, with the evolution of wireless communication technologies such as Wi-Fi and 5G, communication modules installed in notebook PCs and industrial PCs have rapidly become faster and more high-frequency. This trend has made signal integrity and EMI countermeasures more critical than ever for M.2 connectors.

Conventional M.2 connectors, due to their card edge structure, have no built-in shielding. EMI countermeasures required the implementation of additional components such as ground springs and metal shielding covers on the system side. As the frequency rises, the design burden of these countermeasures increases, leading to challenges such as an increased number of components and space constraints.

I-PEXはこれまで、M.2通信モジュール上のアンテナモジュール接続に用いられる超小型RF同軸コネクタ「MHF®」シリーズを展開し、通信モジュール分野における接続ソリューションに貢献してきました。このたび、同分野における製品ラインナップをさらに拡充し、お客様の製品設計における自由度をさらに高めることを目的に、通信モジュールとホスト機器ボードを接続するM.2コネクタにシールド構造を一体化した「SX-M2」の開発に至りました。

Features

  • The M.2 connector incorporates a shield to suppress external noise and signal interference.
  • The retractable cover allows for both visual inspection of the contact mounting area and EMI countermeasures.
  • Ensuring signal integrity performance compliant with the M.2 standard.

Specifications

Product Name SX-M2
Number of pins 67pin
Height 3.05mm
Width 24.1mm
Depth 9.85mm

I-PEX株式会社について

I-PEXは、グローバル市場で閃きや驚きという価値を提供する「ものづくりソリューションエキスパート」を意味します。1963年、精密金型メーカーの「第一精工」として誕生。以来、数々の世界初や独自の製品、ソリューションを産み出してきました。現在は「コネクタ」「製造受託(自動車部品及びエレクトロニクス機構部品)」「金型・設備」「MEMSファウンドリ」「エネルギーソリューション」の5つの事業分野を展開。「最・尖端を、世界へ」拡げることで、次代を切り拓く世界のあらゆるお客様とともに、デジタル社会の心躍る価値創造に貢献します。

Trade NameI-PEX Inc.
PresidentRepresentative Director and President Reiji Konishi
Location5th Hase Building, 7th Floor, 637 Suiginya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8411
EstablishmentJuly 10, 1963
Paid-in Capital9,968 million yen (as of December 31, 2025)
Business Operation・ Connectors Business
・ Contract Manufacturing Business (Automotive Components & Electronics Components)
・ Mold & Equipment Business
・ MEMS Foundry Business
・ Energy Solutions Business
URLhttps://corp.i-pex.com/en