LED apps gain design flexibility, space savings

LED apps gain design flexibility, space savings

The Flexi-Mate connector system provides board-to-board and wire-to-wire connectivity addressing the backlighting needs of LED TVs and room-lighting applications. The 3.70-mm-pitch system enables the secure LED placement on interconnecting panels across the full TV display width or lighting fixture. The 3.00-mm mated height provides optimal design flexibility in thinner, space-saving applications.

The connector system includes coplanar board-to-board connectors to snap together small panels containing LED lights, and includes a wire-to-board option to connect the LED boards to the main power board. A terminating connector used as a shorting device completes an open-loop signal. Available in a standard two-circuit design, key features include a dual-contact terminal design for secure electrical contact and robust, space-saving positive side locks for wire-to-board connectors. A mating guide on PCB versions facilitates smooth mating and protects terminals during mating and unmating. It is available in low halogen and non-low-halogen material to meet environmental and market requirements. (Contact company for price and availability.)

By Carolyn Mathas

Molex , Lisle , IL
Information 800-78-MOLEX

http://www.molex.com