SMT Latched Header features positive retention latches.
Press Release Summary:
Picoflex® SMT Header incorporates positive retention latches to provide reliable wire-to-board connection with retention force necessary for rugged applications and high-vibration environments. Along with standard interface design, features include high-profile polarizing peg that eliminates possibility of header/receptacle mismating and polyphthalamide (PPA) housing material that enables header to tolerate reflow temperatures to +260°C.
Original Press Release:
Molex Introduces 1.27mm Pitch Picoflex® SMT Latched Header
High retention force suits rugged applications and high-vibration environments
LISLE, Ill. - September 1, 2009- Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX and MOLXA) has introduced the new Picoflex® SMT Header with positive retention latches to provide a robust and reliable wire-to-board connection with increased retention force for rugged applications and high-vibration environments. Adding to Molex's already extensive range of Picoflex connectors, which are suitable for many high-density applications where space is at a premium and power and signal are required, these more rugged versions are suited to a variety of demanding applications for the industrial, automotive, medical and multimedia industries.
The patent-pending Picoflex latch design increases the retention force between the header and receptacle by at least 50% compared to Molex's standard friction-lock header. The greater retention force ensures a robust and reliable connection in applications where the harness can be placed under a push/pull force or where assembly involves movement of the cable to prevent the header and receptacle from unmating.
Other features include:
For additional information on Molex's Picoflex surface-mount latched header, please visit http://www.molex.com/product/ribbon/picoflex.html
Molex and Picoflex are registered trademarks of Molex Incorporated
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