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News Release from: Smiths Interconnect - Hypertac | Subject: HDL Series
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 21 February 2007
Connectors handle frequent mating and
unmating
Low insertion force connectors combine high reliability and ease of assembly with industry-leading mating cycle performance.
Hypertac's new HDL Series of low insertion force (ZIF) connectors combine high reliability and ease of assembly with industry-leading mating cycle performance Designed for use in exacting applications that require a high-quality electrical connection with frequent mating and unmating, the HDL series is a drop-in replacement for commonly used ZIF connectors
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 11 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Environments such as military and industrial test and measurement, medical, transportation and telecommunications testing are highly intolerant of component and assembly failure, requiring the excellent levels of reliability and repeatability provided by the HDL Series.
The connectors can withstand 10,000 mating cycles, a performance increase of 50% more than standard contact technology.
Rapid mating and unmating is ensured by Hypertac's 180-degree half-turn positive locking system and the provision of an extra guide pin eliminates any possible mismating.
Two Polarisation keying options allow users to create up to 36 unique keying options, preventing damage to pins and connectors, and hence reducing downtime and enhancing system reliability.
The HDL Series uses Hypertac's proprietary Hyperboloid contact system to achieve a high current rating of up to 4A, low contact resistance of 7mohm, and low insertion force of just 0.28N.
These self-cleaning contacts also ensure excellent performance under vibration.
Connectors are available with 156, 96 and 60 positions, at a pin pitch of 2.54mm and a contact diameter of 0.6mm.
They are rated for use across the -55 to +125C temperature range.
As well as providing a dramatic increase in product performance when compared with existing alternatives, Hypertac also offers a flexible and responsive supply chain solution that can guarantee customers access to products when and where they are required.
The HDL Series is available immediately ex-stock via Hypertac's distribution partner Charcroft Electronics.
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