Card-edge connectors are ready for RoHS

A new range of bilevel card-edge connectors is suitable for both heavy-duty and lead free applications.

Available from Phoenix Electronics is a new range of bilevel card-edge connectors for heavy-duty and lead free applications.

Specifically engineered for heavy-duty applications, the series provides double the contact points in half the space while withstanding continual 150C temperature.

These new patented connectors are made of a high-density dielectric material enabling them to boast a -65 to +150C operating temperature range.

They notably feature both primary and secondary engagement contact areas, with the secondary area recessed in the card slot.

Moreover, their 1.98mm contact centre-line spacing results in four rows at 3.96mm spacing.

Connectors in this new series are optionally available in versions complying with the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive.

Promoting horizontal board-to-board mounting, these right-angle card-edge connectors are the singular solution to high-pin-count, high-temperature applications where space conservation is critical.

Devices therefore are ideally suited for employment in environmental and burn-in testing, along with a wide array of industrial, consumer, and commercial usage.

Among the areas of demand for the heavy-duty series are on boards used in communication, medical equipment and instrumentation, and automotive R and D.

The UL/CUL approved series offers superior design flexibility as it is backwards compatible with legacy lower-density boards, and forward compatible with boards now used in high-density test environments.

Components accommodate PCB thickness of 1.57mm, and are available with 4 to 90 contact positions.

Boasting selective gold plating, they are provided standard with beryllium copper contacts to insure contact integrity and reliability.

Additional features include an insulation resistance of 5000Mohm minimum at 125V DC, and a current rating of 3A.

Devices are engineered for conventional reflow soldering to optimise manufacturers' throughput and speed products' time to market.

Optional keying and customisation are accommodated.

Samples are available and production lead time is 4-6 weeks.

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