April 17, 2009 -- Electronic components distributor Digi-Key now has in stock Tyco Electronics' new fully shrouded post headers. Available in 2 through 12 positions, the post headers are part of Tyco Electronics' Economy Power (EP) connector family.
Intended for secondary power circuit applications, the through-hole headers have a current-carrying capacity of 7.5A maximum per contact. To lessen the chance of mis-mating, the full four-sided shrouding aids proper alignment during engagement of the plug connector. These new headers are compatible with existing EP connectors.
Contacts are on a 0.156-inch (3.96-mm) pitch. The header includes a positive-lock feature. During mating, the positive locking lever on the outside of the plug housing engages the mating header housing to provide greater retention. Housings are 94V-0 rated nylon; contacts are tin-plated brass. The connectors are UL Component Recognized, CSA Certified, and RoHS compliant.
EP connectors are a wire-to-board system widely used in household appliances, HVAC, gasoline pumps, coin changers, vending machines, and industrial machinery.
Digi-Key part numbers A99845-ND, A99846-ND, A99847-ND, A99848-ND, A99849-ND, A99850-ND, A99851-ND, A99852-ND, A99853-ND, A99854-ND, and A99855-ND are now available for immediate shipment on Digi-Key's global websites and will be featured in future print and online catalogs.
On the Web:
www.digikey.com
www.tycoelectronics.com
