Nyt konnektorsystem til LED-applikationer

Molex introducerer det såkaldte Flexi-Mate konnektorsystem til brug i forskellige typer af LED applikationer. Det er mulighed for både board-to-board og wire-to-board konnektering (in english).

Molex Incorporated has introduced the Flexi-Mate Connector System.  Designed to address the backlighting needs of LED TVs, as well as room lighting applications, the Molex Flexi-Mate Connector System is an industry first solution that provides a full range of both board-to-board and wire-to-board connectivity.

- The industry trend towards the use of LEDs in TVs and standard room lighting is driving demand for next-generation connector innovations.  The Flexi-Mate Connector System offers OEMs and designers a total complement of configurations for optimal design flexibility, states Goji Tanabe, regional product manager, Molex.

The 3.70mm (.146”) pitch Molex Flexi-Mate Connector System enables the secure placement of LEDs on interconnecting panels across the full width of a TV display or lighting fixture.  The 3.00mm (.118”) mated height provides optimal design flexibility in thinner, space-saving applications. 

- The Flexi-Mate System delivers a 25 percent lower profile than other LED connector products on the market, which makes it an ideal solution for flat panel displays or any electronic application requiring a slim width or depth dimension, adds Goji Tanabe.

The Flexi-Mate Connector System includes coplanar board-to-board connectors used to snap together small panels containing LED lights.  The system includes a wire-to-board option to connect the LED boards to the main power board.  A terminating connector used as a shorting device completes an open-loop signal. 

Currently available in a standard two-circuit design, Flexi-Mate Connector System key features include a dual-contact terminal design for secure electrical contact and robust, space-saving positive side locks for wire-to-board connectors.  A mating guide on PCB versions facilitates smooth mating and protects terminals during mating and unmating. The Flexi-Mate System is available in low halogen and non-low-halogen material to meet various environmental and market requirements.
www.molex.com/link/fleximate.html.