TE Connectivity Hermaphroditic Blade and Receptacle Connectors are designed with gold-plating to ensure durability in harsh conditions like high moisture and vibrations. These wire-to-board connectors are compatible with specific gold-plated contacts and are used with the surface mount Hermaphroditic Blade and Receptacle board-to-board connectors series. The connectors are employed to supply power to the initial LED printed circuit board and between neighboring LED printed circuit boards in a linear lighting fixture.
TE Connectivity Hermaphroditic Blade and Receptacle Connectors
Features
- 2, 4, and 6 positions available to connect power, signal, and data
- Low profile, flat design with rounded corners eliminates shadowing
- Select gold plating removes the potential for fretting corrosion caused by micromotion in harsh LED lighting environments
- Simplified assembly and service with board-to-board connectors that mate to themselves vertically and horizontally
- Tape and reel package compatible with high-speed SMT and reflow solder process
- Wire-to-board connectors provide positive latching
Applications
- Channel lettering
- Commercial refrigeration LED lighting
- LED lighting modules
- LED lighting strips
- Rail, bus, and airplane LED lighting