Connector System separates liquids from electronics.
Press Release Summary:
Sealed Mini Universal MATE-N-LOK(TM) wire-to-wire and wire-to-board connector system is splash-proof, and available as dual-row product in 2 to 10 positions. Connectors employ positive, polarized keys with latching orientations. Cycle durability is rated at 20 with contact retention of at least 8 lbs per contact. Housings are molded UL94V-0 nylon. Contacts are brass with pre-plated tin or duplex gold plating, and are rated for 600 Vac/Vdc at 9.5 A max,
Original Press Release:
Sealed Mini Universal MATE-N-LOK Connectors Separate Liquids From Electronics
HARRISBURG, Pa., April 16 - Tyco Electronics today introduced the Sealed Mini Universal MATE-N-LOK connector system. This product is a small, wire to wire and wire to board connector system that adds splash proofing to an existing, field proven product design. Sealed Mini Universal MATE-N-LOK connectors are available as a dual-row product in two through 10 positions. Applications for this product can be found in household appliances, vending machines, HVAC equipment and other industrial/commercial applications requiring small centerlines and splash proofing. In addition to high humidity and intermittent liquid splashing installations, these connectors are also suitable for foam-in insulation use commonly found in refrigeration equipment.
Sealed Mini Universal MATE-N-LOK connectors mate with all standard Mini Universal MATE-N-LOK connectors and employ positive, polarized keys with latching orientation to ease assembly. Furthermore, the contact system remains unchanged from standard Mini Universal MATE-N-LOK connectors. Mini Universal MATE-N-LOK application tooling is also unchanged.
Cycle durability for these new connectors is rated at 20 with contact retention of at least 8 pounds per contact. The contacts are rated for 600 VAC/VDC at 9.5 amps maximum. Housings are
molded UL94V-0 nylon. Contacts are brass with pre-plated tin or duplex gold plating.
Sealed Mini Universal MATE-N-LOK connectors are priced at $.15 per mated line at the 50,000 piece level. This price includes housings, contacts and seals.
For more information on Sealed Mini Universal MATE-N-LOK connectors, contact Tyco Electronics' technical support center at 1-800-522-6752 or send e-mail to newproducts@tycoelectronics.com. More information on the web at
http://www.tycoelectronics.com
ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS
Tyco Electronics is one of the major business units of Tyco International (NYSE: TYC, LSE:TYI, BSE: TYC). Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, Tyco Electronics is the world's largest passive electronic components manufacturer, and a world leader in cutting-edge wireless technologies, fiber optic active components, and complete power systems. The company has facilities located in 51 countries serving customers in the aerospace, automotive, computer, communications, consumer electronics, industrial and power industries. Tyco Electronics
provides advanced technology products from over thirty well-known and respected product brands, including Agastat, Alcoswitch, AMP, AMP Netconnect, Buchanan, CoEv, Critchley,
Elcon, Elo TouchSystems, HTS, M/A-COM, Madison Cable, OEG, Potter & Brumfield, Raychem, Schrack, Simel and TDI Batteries.
MATE-N-LOK and TYCO are trademarks
