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Munich, Germany - The complete MaxiBridge cable-to-board connector portfolio now includes vertical and right-angled SMT male connectors in 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8 pin versions. Unmatched in the industry today, the single-row connector (SRC) provides a 12A per contact in a 2.54mm pitch. Similarly, the 8-pin version can handle up to 96A. With a mated height of just 5mm when used in the right angle configuration, the connectors is in a class by itself. The product's competitive pricing allows it to be used in virtually any automotive, industrial or consumer application that demands protection from vibration or accidental unmating. Current applications include LED automotive lighting and displays, industrial sensors and actuators, fans, power supplies, LCDs, TFTs, handheld units, control panels, and a host of others.
Robust connectors enable secure cable-to-board connections
The connectors are built with durable SMT metal anchors to ensure high retention and strain relief forces. The female cable housings and corresponding crimp contacts utilize a primary and secondary lock feature that exceeds the load requirements for vibration/shock and high tensile forces from the cable. Although the connector is easily disconnected by hand, accidental un-mating is prevented through the provision of dual housing locks that must be operated simultaneously.
The connector family is designed with four mechanical keying options in four different colours (red, green, black and blue) to guarantee fast, accurate installation that completes with a loud audible click. The female connector crimp contacts are designed for cables with AWG 24, 22 and 20 (wires or strands). The contacts for AWG 18 and 16 will be available shortly.
The crimp contacts feature a durable design for hostile environments, a double-sided spring contact for ultra-reliable active pressure on the male pin. To guarantee a perfect connection, the male pin is guided by selective gold plating in the contact area, fully coated contacts (without blank stamped edges that may corrode), and a solid female structure.
The connector system is designed for fully automatic assembly on SMT assembly lines. The SMT male connectors are available in tape on reel, and the housing material can withstand the high temperatures associated with lead-free reflow soldering processes (RoHS-compliant).
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