Backplane Connectors are a category of connectors designed to provide board-to-board interconnection between a backplane (or midplane) and one or more plug-in printed circuit boards. They create a structured interface for transferring electrical signals and power across multiple boards within an interconnected system.

These connectors are generally characterized by:

• Modular interconnect architecture that supports scalable board interconnection within a backplane-based design
• Multi-contact interfaces intended to accommodate a high density of electrical connections in a single mating interface
• Defined mating and alignment features to help ensure consistent engagement between interconnected boards

Backplane connectors are selected based on compatibility with the intended backplane interface and the overall electrical and mechanical requirements of the interconnect system.