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PCB Connectors
News Release from: Yamaichi Electronics | Subject: CompactFlash card reader
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 19 January 2006
Card reader protects pins from damage
A new CompactFlash card reader connector is equipped with a special "pin protection" system.
Yamaichi Electronics is introducing a new CompactFlash card reader connector equipped with a special "pin protection" system A special blocking mechanism ensures that only CompactFlash cards can be inserted in the correct orientation into the reader
Other card formats or elements cannot be inserted.
In this way, the contacts are protected from vandalism and damage.
The blocking force is at least 40N, and the system is designed for 10,000 mating cycles.
Contact is made with the PCB via straddle-mount contacts.
Complete modules, including customised PCBs, can also be implemented.
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