The VITA 61 Mezalok is a rugged, high-reliability mezzanine connector that more than doubles the speed and durability of competing technology. At 5 GHz+, this rugged, surface mount mezzanine connector incorporates a super-redundant mini-box four-point contact system for separable interface and ultra-reliability. Additional features include: 500 mating cycles durability compared to 100 cycle standards; protected socket end for reliable blind mateability; optimal thermal stability; shrouded mated connection to prevent failure from debris; stacking and mezzanine applications.