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Improved contacts for horizontal mounting

For high-reliability applications, Harwin has introduced the Datamate L-Tek and J-Tek SMT connectors, which offer an improved accuracy of co-planarity in situations requiring horizontal board mounting. They will be displayed for the first time at Electronica, Hall B3, stand 349.

The Datamate L-Tek and J-Tek horizontal, surfacemount male connectors use a new contact system guaranteeing co-planarity of mould and contact. They are available in a range of mounting options, have the ability to withstand very high bending and shear forces, and can be used reliably with pickand- place equipment.

Conventionally, horizontal board-mount connectors employ a straight pin that is bent twice to produce a horizontal contact, which can make it difficult to ensure that the component sits squarely on the board. Moreover, bending the pin incorrectly may lead to handling problems with pick-and-place equipment. Datamate L-Tek and JTek connectors eliminate this hazard by using a contact system which is pre-stamped, avoiding the need for bending.

Suited to applications requiring high-reliability connectors in production volumes, such as highend industrial equipment, the Datamate L-Tek and J-Tek Series is are available in both RoHS compliant

RoHScompliant and non RoHS-compliant versions. The Series employs a four-finger, beryllium-copper contact clip, conforms with British Standard 9525- F0033, and can withstand high levels of shock and vibration in addition to a large number of mating cycles, all without loss of performance.

New connector eliminates horizontal mounting problems

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