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Electronics has released the IDC solid state lighting (SSL) connector for
quick, tool-less termination of discrete wires onto LED printed circuit boards.
The product
terminates 18 through 24 AWG solid and stranded wire utilizing insulation
displacement technology to eliminate the labour-intensive task of pre-stripping
wires and soldering.
The robust
design of the IDC SSL connector suits harsh environments in the solid state
lighting industry. Specific LED applications include: lighting controls,
general illumination fixtures and interconnection of strings in PCB light
modules.
Additionally,
the product supports various non-lighting applications that require the
attachment of discrete wire leads to PCBs. The RoHS-compliant connector,
available in one, two, three and four positions, meets UL 1177 specifications.
Product
offerings include SMT/through-hole and closed-end/feed-through configurations.
The closed-end version contains a "viewing" window to ensure that the
wire is fully seated and secure after termination. The product, built with 94
V0-rated high-temperature resistant thermoplastic, enables reflow processing
and features rounded corners to minimize shadowing. Wire gauges are colour
coded to enable precise wiring.
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