Quicklock connectors

November 2003 Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors

The new SMC/IDC design available from Actum Electronics has snap-in locking to the male connectors. A major benefit of the new design is its space-saving compared to the existing versions with ejector latches, which means additional space for component assembly on the PCB. The snap-in female connectors are mateable with male connector type Q with mounting clip.

Features:

* Number of contacts: 12, 26, 50, 68 and 80.

* Current rating: 1,2 A at 20°C (AWG 30) app. 550 mA.

* Test voltage: contact/contact 500 V eff; contact/ground 750 V eff.

* Contact resistance: greater than or equal to 2 MΩ.

* Insulation resistance: greater than or equal to 10 (4) MΩ.

* Temperature range: -65°C ... +125°C.

* 500 mating cycles.

* Insulator material: LCP 30% GV UL 94 V-O.

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