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ACES MSDV-2008 microSD Card Connector

Details

  • Location: Cabinet-3, Bin 47, Section A
  • Category: Connectors & Interconnects
  • Brand: ACES Connectors
  • Part Number: MSDV-2008-AKA0T01
  • Model: MSDV-2008
  • Connector Type: microSD Card
  • Positions: 8
  • Quantity: 9 units
  • Status: Available
  • Price Range: $0.50-0.75 per unit
  • Datasheet: MSDV-2008-AKA0T01 Specification
  • Product URL: DigiKey - MSDV-2008-AKA0T01

Description

The ACES MSDV-2008-AKA0T01 is a vertical through-hole microSD card connector with 8 positions and gold-plated contacts. This is a minimal design microSD socket suitable for PCB mounting in applications requiring microSD card storage. The vertical orientation makes it ideal for space-constrained designs where the card sits perpendicular to the PCB.

Specifications

Electrical Characteristics

  • Positions: 8
  • Current Rating: 0.5A per pin (typical)
  • Voltage Rating: 250V AC/RMS (typical)
  • Contact Material: Gold-plated copper alloy
  • Contact Resistance: <50mΩ (typical)

Mechanical Characteristics

  • Connector Type: microSD Card
  • Mounting Style: PCB Through-Hole
  • Orientation: Vertical
  • Eject Type: Manual insertion/removal (no push-push eject)
  • Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
  • Mating Cycles: 10,000+ (typical)
  • Compliance: RoHS compliant

Physical Dimensions

  • Compact vertical design for space-efficient PCB layouts
  • Standard microSD card compatibility
  • Through-hole leads for reliable PCB mounting

Applications

  • Embedded systems with microSD storage
  • Data logging devices
  • IoT applications
  • Portable audio/video devices
  • Industrial data recorders
  • Prototyping and development boards
  • Educational electronics projects

Circuit Integration

Basic Connection

The microSD connector connects directly to microSD cards with standard pinout:

  • Pin 1: Chip Select (CS)
  • Pin 2: MOSI (Master Out Slave In)
  • Pin 3: VSS (Ground)
  • Pin 4: VDD (Power)
  • Pin 5: Clock (CLK)
  • Pin 6: VSS (Ground)
  • Pin 7: MISO (Master In Slave Out)
  • Pin 8: Reserved/NC

Typical Application

Connect to microcontroller SPI interface for SD card communication:

  • CS to GPIO pin
  • MOSI to SPI MOSI
  • MISO to SPI MISO
  • CLK to SPI CLK
  • VDD to 3.3V power
  • VSS to ground

Technical Notes

  • Minimal design with no push-push eject mechanism
  • Requires manual card insertion and removal
  • Gold-plated contacts ensure reliable connection
  • Suitable for both 3.3V and 5V systems with appropriate level shifting
  • Compact footprint ideal for space-constrained applications
  • Standard microSD card compatibility

Tags

connector, microsd, card-connector, through-hole, vertical, digikey, cabinet-3, bin-47, status-available

Notes

Reliable microSD card connectors for embedded storage applications. The vertical through-hole design makes these ideal for prototyping and production use. Stock of 9 units provides good supply for multiple projects.