Single-Row Cable Connector features 0.050 in. pitch.
Press Release Summary:
Measuring 10 x 10 x 3 mm, 4-pin MiniBridge(TM) is suited for space-saving and flexible board-to-cable connections. Miniature connector components offer current-carrying capacity of 4 A. Using straight or angled male connectors, and female connectors where cables are fed out at 90° or 180°, it is possible to overcome spatial restrictions. Male connectors have SMT termination, and female connectors use IDC termination. Additionally, female connectors are available with locking latches.
Original Press Release:
ERNI Unveils First Single-Row Cable Connector System
New Connector Has a Pitch of 1.27 mm (0.050") and Can Handle 4 Amperes
Adelberg, Germany - May 11, 2006 - ERNI has taken the wraps off a new, single-row cable connector system with a pitch of 1.27 mm (0.050 inches). It is aimed at space-saving and flexible board-to-cable connections.
The new MiniBridge(TM) connectors are ideally suited for diverse sensor, actuator, power-supply, and data applications in the fields of automotive and industrial electronics, computer technology, consumer electronics, and medical-device technology.
Small size, big currents
With dimensions of only 10 mm x 10 mm x 3 mm (4-pin version), the new miniature connector components offer a current-carrying capacity of 4 A (at 20 °C, depending on the cable). Using straight or angled male connectors, and female connectors where the cables are fed out at 90 or 180 degrees, this connector makes it possible to overcome practically all spatial restrictions. Wide temperature range (-55°C to +125°C) is an additional crucial advantage making the connector suitable for diverse and demanding applications.
Four pins, now, more later
The MiniBridge connectors are being launched with a 4-pin version. Additional variants are planned with 2, 3, 6, and 8 pins. The male connectors have SMT termination, and the female connectors use insulation displacement connector (IDC) termination. In addition, female connectors are available with different types of locking latches for normal vibration/shock loads (black model type) as well as for applications involving heavy vibration/shock loads (red model type). With the robust version (e.g. red connector), opening the lock requires a tool.
Designed for automated pick, place or SMT processing
This new, inexpensive interconnect system offers proven performance features from the SMC family and is designed for fully automatic pick and place, or processing on SMT process lines. For SMT processing, the MiniBridge male connectors are available in tape-on-reel packaging. In addition, with their heat-resistant plastic housing, MiniBridge connectors are suited for processing with lead-free reflow soldering (RoHS compliant).
With the female connectors, the cable guiding ensures easy and fast attachment of a ribbon cable with a pitch of 1.27 mm, or of a single conductor. The IDC terminal is configured for AWG-26 conductors (solid or stranded). Partial loading is also possible.
Processing is fast and easy: Fully automatic pick and place and reflow soldering of the male connectors, and insertion of the preassembled cable, is all that is required.
About the 1.27-mm Series
The MiniBridge family is the latest addition to ERNI's popular SMC family of connectors with a pitch of 1.27 mm. Besides SMT versions, ERNI's double-row SMC connectors are also available with press-fit technology for certain applications, such as rear-I/O connections to the rear side of backplanes, as well as versions with IDC technology for easy connection of ribbon cables with a pitch of 0.635 mm (0.030 inches). This model series is designed for diverse mezzanine, board-to-board and board-to-cable applications. The fundamental design criteria for the series are the double-sided contact-spring design for the female contact (ERNI Type 6TM), heat-resistant insulators, and excellent mating reliability thanks to long wipe lengths.
Pricing
Pricing is about $1 US in volume per mated pair for the 4 pin version.
About ERNI
ERNI is a leading global manufacturer and worldwide supplier of a broad line of interconnects for the telecommunications, data communications, computer, industrial and medical markets. ERNI has manufacturing operations in Europe as well as sales offices in over 40 countries. ERNI products are also marketed via a worldwide network of representatives and leading distributors. Further information is available at www.erni.com.
Company Contacts:
Company Contact -- North America:
ERNI Electronics, Inc.
3005 E. Boundary Terrace
Midlothian, VA 23112
Tel:+1 804-228-4100
Fax: +1 804-228-4099
uspr@erni.com
