Dissecting linear LED lighting from a connector standpoint looks very simple from far away, but up close there is
no magical solution. Even though there have been new connectors developed in recent years specifically for
this application, the specific requirements in challenging new designs continue to push for something better,
different and more cost competitive. AVX has been one of the companies developing new connector systems
for this specific application. The 2-Piece 9159 series offers the smallest profile while still supporting full 5 Amp
capability. The 1-Piece version offers the best cost advantage for a connectorized solution, yet has limitations in
LED pitch densities.
AVX’s latest approach is to not even have a connector! LED’s run down the center of the board looking to
minimize pitch densities to maximize light output. Connectors interrupt this requirement at each Board-to-
Board interface. By design and construction, providing a single contact connector is not economical. However,
removing the cost of the connector without removing the functionality provides both a technical and cost
effective solution. By removing the insulator and allowing contacts to be placed individually, the PCB can be
designed with the LED’s in the center of the PCB and the contacts on the outer edges. This optimizes the design
for functionality and assembly at the best cost possible. More specifically, the contacts are packaged in T&R for
automatic placement, absorb significant x and y assembly tolerances and provide a reliable gold-to-gold active
contact interface. Application notes are available to outline all of the contact configurations to support both
BTB and WTB applications.
Basic Overview
Features and Benefits
•Gold plated horizontal contact system maximizes lateral PCB alignment and mating tolerances with a
proven 2-pc connector solution
•Contact height has been minimized to 1.2mm above the PCB to prevent any shadowing effect
•Contacts can be individually spaced to support any voltage rating with a full 5 Amp current rating
•Individual contacts can support BTB and WTB applications
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Coplanar BTB
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Electrical
•Current Rating: 5.0 Amps
•Voltage Rating: Based on Placement Distance
Environmental
•Operating Temperature: -40°C to +125°C
Mechanical
•Contact Material: Copper Alloy
•Plug Plating: Gold in mating area, tin on tails
•Socket Contact: Gold all over
•Durability: 5 Cycles
Coplanar BTB
Contact System
How to Order
Contact Information
North America Europe Asia
Tom Anderson
Product Manager
TEL:(864) 228-3421
Email: Tom.Anderson@avx.com
FAQ’s
Q: How critical is the contact placement?
A: As the LED boards are placed on an extrusion, this provides a flat surface. The socket contact was designed horizontally to allow for
1mm side to side tolerance and the plug was extended to provide a 1mm mating tolerance.
Q: Why is the connector gold plated?
A: AVX continues to use good materials like BeCu and gold plating to assure maximum contact integrity for rugged lighting
environments.
Jiri Vojacek
Product Manager
TEL: 420 575 757 564
Email: Vojacekj@avxeur.com
Frank Xi
Product Manager
TEL: 86 21 3255 1933
Email: Frank.Xi@asia.avx.com
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Applications
•Linear LED strip lighting
•Commercial/Industrial co-planar or
extended card applications
•Reference Product Specification
201-01-149
Prefix
# of Positions
001 = 1p
Contact
Description
401 = Plug
402 = Socket
Plating Option
006 = Gold in
Contact Areas
Series
70 9159 001 4XX 006
Unique Features
