Date: 16/03/2010

No stripping or soldering of wires connecting to PCB through Tyco's new PCB connectors

Here is a classic example of interesting innovation in electromechanical interconnect technology. The Wiring and interconnect specialist Tyco has launched new PCB connectors called IDC SSL connector for quick, tool-less termination of discrete wires onto printed circuit boards (PCBs). The strongly suggested application for these connectors are PCBs used in LED light based solid state lighting.

These connector terminates 18 through 24 AWG solid and stranded wire utilizing insulation displacement technology and saves the technician from pre-stripping wires and soldering. The IDC SSL connector suits harsh environments in the solid state lighting (SSL) industry. The specific LED applications named include: lighting controls, general illumination fixtures and interconnection of strings in PCB light modules. Not only for LED lighting, these connectors can be used in any application where the un-stripped wire can be easily connected to PCBs.

These RoHS-compliant connectors are available in one, two, three and four positions and meets UL 1177 specifications. Product offerings include SMT/thru-hole and closed-end/feed-thru configurations. The closed-end version offers "viewing" window to ensure that the wire is fully seated and secure after termination. The 94 V0-rated high-temperature resistant thermoplastic material withstands high temperature allowing reflow processing and features rounded corners to minimize shadowing. Wire gauges are color coded for precise wiring.

Get more info from http://www.tycoelectronics.com/products/IDCSSLConnector