Connectors with floating structure save space in automotive circuits

February 5, 2026

The Hirose BM54 series of board-to-board connectors provides a reliable new way to create high-speed links in the smallest connector width, for automotive, consumer and industrial applications.

The Hirose BM54 series of floating board-to-board connectors provides high-speed, robust connections in a miniature form factor. The 3.8mm width of the connectors is the smallest of any connector with a floating capability as wide as ±0.4mm in the x/y plane.

 

The floating structure on the plug side absorbs assembly tolerances, allowing boards to mate securely. This structure, combined with a dual-point contact design, ensures stable two-point connections which resist shock and vibration.

 

Rated for operation over a temperature range of -55°C to 125°C, the BM54 series meets demanding automotive requirements. It also supports high-speed interfaces including PCIe Gen4 up to 16Gbits/s, and MIPI up to 4.5Gbits/s.

 

Stacking Height

X/Y Float Range

Z Float Range

Pin Count Options

3.0mm

±0.4mm

±0.3mm

20, 30, 40

3.5mm

±0.4mm

±0.4mm

10, 20, 30, 40, 50

4.0mm

±0.4mm

±0.4mm

10, 20, 30, 40, 50

4.5mm

±0.4mm

±0.4mm

10, 20, 30, 40, 50

 

Features

  • 0.4mm pitch
  • Minimum 10 mating cycles
  • 0.3A rated current
  • 50V ac/dc rated voltage

Applications

  • Automotive systems:
    • Camera modules
    • LiDAR sensors
    • Radar modules
    • Head-up displays
    • Infotainment/navigation
    • Digital instrument clusters
  • Smart consumer devices
  • AR/VR equipment
  • Industrial sensors
  • Smart meters
Hirose Electric — BM54 Board-to-Board Connectors

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