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AVX Corp. (NYSE:AVX) has developed an UL-approved board-to-board connector series specifically designed for LED lighting applications. AVX says the new connectors, designated the 9159 Series, are approved to the UL 1977 Standard under certificate #E90723, which was issued on February 22, 2011.
According to AVX, providing simple, yet reliable termination of PCBs, the 9159 Series connectors are tested to industrial levels of shock, vibration and temperature cycling per IEC specifications to ensure dependability in harsh environments. The connectors are intended for use in LED lighting strips for sports arena signs, display cases, lighted cabinets, fluorescent tube replacement and architectural lights used for building feature enhancement or internal feature lighting. The connectors are also suited for rugged industrial and automotive applications.
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The 9159 Series connectors are UL-approved up to 3 Amps. For design flexibility, the product offering includes right angle, plug-and-socket (two-piece) connectors for coplanar or end-to-end mating of either FR4 or metal core PCB’s for linear strip lighting applications. The connectors feature a small footprint for applications where multiple printed circuit boards need to be butted up against each other to provide a continuous LED placement on small centerlines.
The complete two-piece connector system includes single sided SMT board-to-board connectors that are 3.0 mm high and 5.50 mm wide when mated together, thus maximizing board space for other components. A cabled, latching wire-to-board plug connector is available which mates with the standard PCB socket connectors to bring power and control signal on and off the PCBs. All of the connectors are available in 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 position, as well as color options of both black and white.
The 9159 Series connectors have an operating temperature range of -55°C to +125°C. The contacts are gold plated in the mating area for enhanced reliability in harsh environments and extended life applications. Connectors are supplied in tape and reel packing and are RoHS-compliant.
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