By Gina Roos, editor-in-chief
TE Connectivity (TE) has expanded its VAL-U-LOK connector product line by increasing the maximum current rating from 9 A to 13 A. The 13-A VAL-U-LOK connectors support high-current requirements for wire-to-board and wire-to-wire connections in a wide range of applications in which power must be connected to a board or subsystem. Customers have a choice of options to help prevent incorrect orientation on the PCB, as well as materials that meet different international flammability requirements.
The 4.2-mm centerline spacing connector system is suited for use in a variety of applications such as household appliances, industrial machinery, automotive and commercial vehicles, medical devices, vending machines, gaming equipment, and HVAC equipment.
The pin headers are rated to 13 A per line and are available with or without polarization pegs, which are designed for proper orientation on the board. These connectors meet UL94-V-0 flammability requirements or Glow Wire Test 750°C (no flame) for customers in markets that require Glow Wire testing.
New contacts are also rated to 13 A and are compatible with existing housings that support wire-to-wire and wire-to-board applications as well as panel-mount requirements. Versions are available for use with 16 AWG and 22−18 AWG wire in housings with or without terminal position assurance (TPA) devices. The contacts are backward-compatible with the same crimping tools used for legacy 9-A contacts.
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