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PCB Connectors
News Release from: Alps Electric (UK) | Subject: SCHA1 series
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 25 May 2005
Connectors link with compact memory
cards
A new range of connectors is specially designed for use on TransFlash memory cards - the new "thumbnail sized" fast removable storage media with capacities of 64, 128 and 256Mbyte.
Alps Electric Europa has a new range of connectors specially developed for use on TransFlash memory cards - the new "thumbnail sized" fast removable storage media with capacities of 64, 128 and 256Mbyte The surface-mountable devices are designed as standard mount type and are remarkable for their compact, low-profile design with external dimensions of only 15.2 x 14.0 x 1.9mm and a long ejection stroke of 3.0mm for the storage media
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 5 Dec 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The connectors feature a push-push mechanism, which allows user-friendly and easy handling through manual insertion and removal of the memory card and guarantees a tight footing.
To achieve good tactile response when handling the memory cards, the card connectors create a clearly defined clicking sound.
The SCHA1 series is rated for 3.6V DC and up to 0.5A per pin and guarantees for an operating life of 5000 mating and unmating cycles.
The operating temperature ranges from -20 to +70C.
Further technical specifications are a maximum initial contact resistance of 100mohm at the connector contacts, an insulation resistance of up to 1Gohm and a voltage proof of 500V AC for 1min.
The card connectors are suitable for lead-free reflow soldering and are available in minimum packing units of 1400 pieces.
The high degree of miniaturisation of the SCHA1 series was achieved through the use of Alps' proprietary thin body-forming and precision moulding technologies.
Because of their compact external dimensions these card connectors are an ideal solution for mobile phones.
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