Rugged Connectors for LED Systems

Oct. 29, 2018
ERNI's connectors prevent mismating and protect exposed pins.

MiniBridge Koshiri Security connectors feature a unique housing design with distinctive guides that prevent mismating and protect exposed contact pins. Also known as "scoop proof", the pin contacts are recessed sufficiently so they cannot be damaged if the mating connector shell is "scooped" into it during the mating process. More specifically, the design prevents pins from being bent and contacts from being shorted during mating. Featuring an active latch, the single row IDC connector family offers significantly higher mating integrity. It also offers a very high current density supporting up to 8 A per conductor in a dense 1.27 mm pitch interface in a high-temp 125°C package. The broad product offering includes female IDC wire connection and SMT PCB connectors to simplify design.

 

Dual latching is another design element well suited for high vibration applications like automotive LED headlamps. Primary and secondary contact locking ensures ruggedness and dependability without compromising valuable board space. The compact, 2.54 mm pitch MaxiBridge wire-to-board connector system utilizes a dual latching configuration to meet USCAR/LV214 automotive vibration specifications. A two-piece cable housing, combined with the dual latch, supports terminal position assurance (TPA) requirements while the conductor material and design delivers 12 A per contact for more demanding requirements. Providing design flexibility, the connector is offered with female crimp contact wire termination and SMT PCB connectors. The MaxiBridge connector is available in four colors with unique coding/keying to ensure proper cable systems integration.

 

Both connectors are available in white versions to eliminate shadowing effects that can be caused by the connector system.

MiniBridge

  • compact cable mating system for dense connector requirements
  • straight and angled male terminal strips
  • female terminal strips with 90 and 180-deg. cable outlet
  • variable wire diameters
  • Koshiri reliability
  • top-sided housing latch
  • compliance to applicable LV 214 specifications
  • integrated retention clips

 

MaxiBridge

  • crimp contact for versatile uses
  • single and dual row versions
  • accommodates various cable cross sections
  • reliable and secure mating
  • high retention force of the housing latching
  • double locking of the spring contacts in the housing
  • shock and vibration resistant
  • compliance with LV 214 and USCAR requirements
  • high temperature resistance
  • reliable retention force on the PCB