Date: 18/04/2012

Solder free LED holder from Molex for Sharp Zenigata lighting solutions

Molex Incorporated has announced that its solderless LED array holder is now compatible with Sharp Zenigata LED lighting products, including the 15W, 25W and 50W mega Zenigata and the 4W-15W mini Zenigata. The Molex LED array holders provide compression contacts to power the arrays while eliminating the need for hand soldering or SMT equipment. These holders are suitable for light fixture original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The solderless screw-down connection allows for a standardized manufacturing process and adds design flexibility. In addition, Sharp has specifically developed a new contact pad structure for use with solderless LED array holders.

"The Molex LED array holders allow Sharp to provide the same high performance, superb light quality and energy-saving products our customers expect, while simplifying the installation and integration process," said Rob Winlow, engineering manager, Sharp Laboratories of Europe. "This is critical as LED lighting becomes more widespread in retail, hospitality, commercial, and government applications and customers look for flexible and cost-efficient solutions to bring the next generation of lighting to these markets."

Molex's LED array holders are suitable for all general illumination applications including downlighting, architectural lighting and area lighting. With a double-ended wire trap terminal, the holders simplify array assembly by allowing flexibility in wire orientation to achieve optimal wire routing. A releasable wire trap enables field replacements and facilitates upgrades to current applications. The thermoplastic housing supports high heat-generating environments and the holders comply with UL 496 specifications. In addition, for the mega Zenigata Molex offers an optional LED protective cover that aligns with Zhaga specifications.

Molex LED array holders are available through Molex franchised distributors.