Coplanar BTB Contact System Insert Image Here Scan Code for Datasheet Or visit: www.avx.com Basic Overview 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-toBoard 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. 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 www.avx.com (c)AVX Corporation 2012 1 AVX Blvd. Fountain Inn, SC -USA (864)-967-2150 Coplanar BTB Contact System Unique Features Electrical * Current Rating: 5.0 Amps * Voltage Rating: Based on Placement Distance Environmental * Operating Temperature: -40C to +125C Mechanical * Contact Material: Copper Alloy * Plug Plating: Gold in mating area, tin on tails * Socket Contact: Gold all over * Durability: 5 Cycles Applications * Linear LED strip lighting * Commercial/Industrial co-planar or extended card applications * Reference Product Specification 201-01-149 How to Order 70 9159 001 4XX 006 Prefix Series # of Positions 001 = 1p Contact Description 401 = Plug 402 = Socket Plating Option 006 = Gold in Contact Areas 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. Contact Information North America Tom Anderson Product Manager TEL:(864) 228-3421 Email: Tom.Anderson@avx.com www.avx.com Europe Jiri Vojacek Product Manager TEL: 420 575 757 564 Email: Vojacekj@avxeur.com (c)AVX Corporation 2012 Asia Frank Xi Product Manager TEL: 86 21 3255 1933 Email: Frank.Xi@asia.avx.com 1 AVX Blvd. Fountain Inn, SC -USA (864)-967-2150 Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing, Inventory, Delivery & Lifecycle Information: AVX: 709159001401006 709159001402006