The 9159 series of Board-to-Board interconnect system allows two PCB's to be mated end-to-end creating strips of LED lighting. Designed specifically for the unique Solid State Lighting (SSL) market requiring coplanar (horizontal-to-horizontal) PCB mating with a 5 Amp current rating in the smallest package available. The top loading socket allows complete PCB’s to be replaced in the field without having to dissemble the entire strip of boards. The connector has a two part insulator whereby the top of the connector will slide open allowing the plug connector to be pulled out either vertically or at a slight angle. Once the PCB is replaced, the cover is slid back like a Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) connector to the closed position.

The PCB layout is identical to the standard horizontal socket to maintain family commonality at the PCB level.

Click here to download a datasheet for the SSL - Top Load Socket; ZIF style for field reparability (22-9159)

Additional components in the 9159 product family include:
• SSL - Horizontal Plug; Standard 2-Piece solution (10-9159)
• SSL - Cabled Plug; Supports wire-to-board applications (11-9159)
• SSL - Horizontal Socket; Standard 2-Piece solution (20-9159)
• SSL - Shorting Socket; Two position (58-9159)

The 9175 series from AVX offers customers the ability of connecting individual wires to a single row of contacts using IDC technology.

Available as a 2 or 3 pin connector it is both low profile and has a small PCB footprint. The connector is SMT assembled to the PCB prior to assembly of the wire.

Using a small application tool, the wires are then inserted into the contact slot. This process cuts the insulation and enables the individual conductors of the wire to form a homogeneous joint. The shape of the molding also forms a restraint to the wire when fully inserted in the contact. These connectors are supplied in tape and reel for easy pick and place. The wire options are 28 or 26 AWG solid or stranded wire.

Click here to download a datasheet for the 9175 Series

The 9176 series from AVX offers customers the ability of connecting individual wires to a single row of contacts using IDC technology.

Available as a 2 or 3 pin connector it is both low profile and has a small PCB footprint. The connector is SMT assembled to the PCB prior to assembly of the wire.

Using a small application tool, the wires are then inserted into the contact slot. This process cuts the insulation and enables the individual conductors of the wire to form a homogeneous joint. The shape of the molding also forms a restraint to the wire when fully inserted in the contact. These connectors are supplied in tape and reel for easy pick and place. The wire options are 18 to 24 AWG stranded wire.

Click here to download a datasheet for the 9176 Series

The 9177 Series from AVX offers customers the ability of connecting individual wires to a single row of contact using IDC technology. Available as a single contact version or 2 and 3 way offers the user flexibility of placement on the PCB for single or multiple wires.
Application tooling for the 9177 comes in the form of flat rock plates for each of the sizes. The wires are inserted into the slots by the application tools cutting through the insulation and exposing the inner cores, which then form a homogenous joint with the contact.

The molding is shaped to form a restraint to the wire insulation therefore adding to the strength of the joint. Supplied in tape and reel for easy pick and place. Suitable wire options are stranded wire between 14 and 20 AWG. For wire diameters you do not see listed please consult the factory for recommendations.

Click here to download a datasheet for the 9177 Series

All of the above interconnects are featured in the AVX solid state LED Lighting connector brochure.

AVX has compiled a comprehensive Solid State / LED Lighting Catalog which incorporates all of the new SSL / LED interconnect products together in a single document. This catalog includes all recently released Board-to-Board and Wire-to-Board connectors which have been tooled to meet the demanding applications in the Solid State Lighting market.
Highlights:

• Enhanced documentation pages include all critical electrical, mechanical and environmental data required to confirm application compliance.
• Expanded technical pages including more detailed dimensions, technical data and product accessories simplify the design process.
• Application notes for both the Board-to-Board and Wire-to-Board products are excellent tools in explaining the termination and assembly processes. These are identified in the applications section for each series.

Click here to download the AVX Solid State / LED Lighting Connectors brochure..