ERNI MaxiBridge 2.54mm Connectors

ERNI / TE Connectivity MaxiBridge 2.54mm Connectors represent a cable connector system available in single and double-row configurations. These connectors feature a robust design, allowing for a high current rating of up to 12A per contact, making them ideal for demanding and space-efficient connections. The MaxiBridge cable connector system offers a minimum contact resistance of 20mΩ and a durability of 500 mating cycles. These devices feature various contact configurations, ranging from 2 to 20 contacts, and are typically used in automotive electronics, industrial equipment, and medical technology applications.

Features

  • 180° cable outlet
  • Accommodates various cable cross-sections
  • Adheres to VW75174 and USCAR-2 specifications
  • Available in both single and dual-row configurations
  • Black, blue, green, and red color coding
  • Cu alloy base material
  • Double locking of spring contacts within the housing
  • Exhibits high-temperature resistance
  • Gold plating mating area
  • High retention force in the housing latching mechanism
  • Reliable and secure mating capabilities
  • Robust interlocking
  • Ruggedized solder clips
  • Sn termination
  • Two pegs
  • UL E84703 approved
  • Versatile crimp contact connector
  • Vibration resistant

Applications

  • Actuators
  • Alarm sensors
  • Consoles
  • Domestic appliances
  • Fans
  • Head up display
  • Infrared distance sensors
  • Instrument panel elements
  • LED rear lights and headlamps
  • Monitors
  • Motors for window locking systems
  • Sensors
  • Studio headphones
  • TFT displays
  • Valves

Technical Specifications

Parameters Values
Pitch 2.54mm
Pins 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 20
Maximum current rating 12A
Dielectric strength 1000Vrms
Operating temperature range -55°C to +150°C
Durability 500 cycles

Video

ERNI MaxiBridge 2.54mm Connectors offer multiple contact configurations for a wide variety of applications including automotive electronics, industrial equipment, and medical technology. The versatility is provided with single and double-row configurations along with vertical and right-angle male connectors and a 180° cable outlet.

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Video Transcript

Are you the superstitious type who lifts their feet up off the floor when driving over a bridge? I don’t know about that, but with TE Connectivity’s ERNI MaxiBridge 2.54mm connectors, you can keep your feet firmly planted on the ground, just like they’ll keep your contacts firmly mated. With a range of 2 to 20 contacts, these cable connectors offer multiple contact configurations for a wide variety of applications including automotive electronics, industrial equipment and medical technology.

Versatility is provided with single and double row configurations along with vertical and right angle male connectors and a 180° cable outlet. A robust interlocking system resists high vibrations while allowing an easy disconnect with manual release latches. Flexibility of cable size allows a high current rating of up to 12A per contact with a durability of 500 mating cycles.

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