Mechanics & Electromechanics

Products, Materials + Tools | Aug 09, 2011
AVX Develops Ultra-low Profile LED Lighting Connectors for Fluorescent Light Retrofit & Replacement
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed two new series of connectors for LED lighting systems that maintain the same luminosity and light intensity as florescent strip lights. The standard length of most fluorescent lights is 1.2m, and currently it is impossible to reflow-mount LEDs on such a long printed circuit board placed in the fitting. As a result, the lighting strip is divided into shorter lengths joined by connectors. AVX’s new 9608 Series LED lighting connector and 9609 Series LED backlight connectors feature the lowest profile in the industry at 1.4mm, which minimizes the spacing between PCBs and allows for even light distribution. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jan 23, 2012
TE Connectivity Solderless LED Socket for Nichia COB-L Series LEDs
TE Connectivity Solderless LED Socket for Nichia COB-L Series LEDs TE Connectivity announces a new addition to its solderless LED socket series -- the Type NL2 socket for quick termination of NICHIA COB-L LEDs. This new offering, which provides a reliable mechanical and electrical connection of an LED onto a heat sink, enhances TE’s existing broad portfolio of solderless LED sockets. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Aug 01, 2012
TE Expands Solderless LED Socket Offering to Direct Attach Sharp Mini ZenigataLEDs
TE Expands Solderless LED Socket Offering to Direct Attach Sharp Mini ZenigataLEDs TE Connectivity has expanded its solderless LED socket offering to include a version for SHARP's new Mini Zenigata LED. The SMIZ socket is precision engineered and designed specifically for the Mini Zenigata LED and offers customers a reliable “plug and play” complete solution. This new socket adds to TE’s extensive portfolio of solderless LED sockets for a wide range of lighting applications. It underlines TE’s commitment to the future of solid state lighting by providing solutions that add value for the customer. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jan 28, 2013
Molex Introduces First-to-Market LED Array Plastic Interconnection Technology
Molex Introduces First-to-Market LED Array Plastic Interconnection Technology Molex Incorporated announces a new development in LED array holder technology with integral electrical, mechanical and optical connectivity for optimal performance and to simplify design integration for lighting manufacturers. Existing LED arrays represent a challenging compromise between the LED array metal printed circuit boards or ceramic substrates being small enough to minimize costs and deliver the optical performance required while also providing electrical, mechanical and optical attach features to make them easier to use in a lighting system. The new technology from Molex transfers the connectivity and ease of use features from the LED array metal or ceramic substrate to a separate plastic body substrate, allowing for improvements in thermal, optical and mechanical interconnect functionality. This plastic body substrate can be combined with the LED array package in a number of ways to provide an array top side surface with multiple connection choices. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jul 24, 2013
TE Extends Range of LED Holders to Serve LUXEON® CoB, CITIZEN CLL030/032 and SAMSUNG LC026B/LC040B LEDs
TE Extends Range of LED Holders to Serve LUXEON® CoB, CITIZEN CLL030/032 and SAMSUNG LC026B/LC040B LEDs TE Connectivity (TE), announces the release of extensions for the Type Z50 LED holder. The TE Solderless LED Holder, Type Z50, is a circular LED holder family that is now extended to provide a solderless connection to the Philips Lumileds LUXEON® CoB LED array family (20x24), CITIZEN Electronics CLL030/032 and SAMSUNG LC026B/LC040B LEDs. These LED holders form the core of electrical, mechanical, thermal and optical interconnectivity. The Type Z50 LED holder effortlessly integrates with secondary reflector solutions from Carclo Optics and LEDIL enabling a shorter lead time and easier manufacturing process of LED fixtures. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jul 17, 2012
Molex Custom LED Circuit Assemblies Offer Wide Range Of High Volume Production Design Options
Molex Custom LED Circuit Assemblies Offer Wide Range Of High Volume Production Design Options Molex Incorporated has ramped up engineering and production to bring custom LED circuit assemblies into a broader range of electronic products – from appliances and computers to automotive and consumer electronics. Molex LED solutions on printed circuit board (PCB) substrates are designed to meet high volume manufacturing requirements in automotive, consumer, medical, military/aerospace, telecommunications, transportation and industrial equipment applications. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jul 31, 2013
Mono-Pole Connector from Hirose Optimized for LED Lighting
Mono-Pole Connector from Hirose Optimized for LED Lighting Hirose Electric, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has developed the DF59S Series, a mono-pole connector that is optimized for LED lighting applications. The board-to-board connectors feature a housing free receptacle that produces a slim fit and low profile when mated, making this an excellent connector for high density LED applications. The DF59S Series has a unique “stress-free contact” that provides a ± 0.5 mm floating function in the X and Y directions and ± 0.2 mm in the Z direction. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Nov 18, 2013
AVX's New Vertical Top Mount SMT Connector for SSL Wire-to-Board Markets
AVX's New Vertical Top Mount SMT Connector for SSL Wire-to-Board Markets AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the first vertical, top mount, SMT, wire-to-board connector specifically designed to meet the configuration, performance, and cost goals faced by industrial and solid-state lighting design engineers. Featuring AVX’s industry-proven dual-beam, 3mm, high spring force box contacts packaged in a protective insulator, the new 9296 Series vertical, top mount, poke home connectors provide maximum mechanical stability and wire retention in addition to simple strip and insert wire loading and twist and pull wire removal. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Mar 28, 2014
Ideal Introduces Chip-Lok Jr. - A Compact Low-Profile COB Array LED Holder
Ideal Introduces Chip-Lok Jr. - A Compact Low-Profile COB Array LED Holder Ideal Industries, Inc., a leading supplier of LED components to OEM light fixture manufacturers, today introduced the new Chip-Lok(TM) Jr, a compact, low-profile version of the company's original Chip-Lok COB (Chip On Board) array holder. The new Chip-Lok Jr. provides improved design flexibility when integrating smaller arrays into compact fixtures and lamps. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Mar 28, 2014
WAGO Provides New SMD PCB Terminal Block for Small LED Modules
WAGO Provides New SMD PCB Terminal Block for Small LED Modules The 2059 Series compact SMD PCB terminal blocks stand out thanks to their compact size, their small pin spacing and a high rated voltage, making them particularly well-suited for small LED modules in spotlights, downlights or street lights. The smallest WAGO terminal block, with a mere overall thickness of only 2.7 mm, is extremely flat, covers a wire cross section range of AWG 26 to AWG 22 (0.14 to 0.34 mm²), for solid conductors, and has pin spacing of 3 mm. The PCB terminal block is designed for a rated current of up to 3 A and a rated voltage of 160 V. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Apr 16, 2014
Molex Introduces Its New Low-Profile Lite-Trap SMT Wire-to-Board Connector System
Molex Introduces Its New Low-Profile Lite-Trap SMT Wire-to-Board Connector System Molex Incorporated announces its new Lite-Trap™ SMT Wire-to-Board Connector System featuring an overall compact size that meets the needs of thin LED lighting-module applications. With a profile height of just 4.20 mm, this push-button style connector provides one of the lowest profile and wire insertion force available on the market today compared to wire-removable type connectors. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jun 06, 2014
Molex Releases Plastic Substrate Interconnect for LED COB Array Holders
Molex Releases Plastic Substrate Interconnect for LED COB Array Holders Molex Incorporated continues to be a leader in the Solid State Lighting (SSL) interconnect field with the addition of its Plastic Substrate Interconnect (PSI) for LED Chip-on-Board (COB) Arrays. These customizable interconnects feature a low-profile harness interface that delivers power to the array through a simple and reliable connection to a holder, or plastic substrate. With a low overall package height of ~2.00mm, Molex PSI provides a slim design for space-limited applications while minimizing substrate costs. By employing the Pico-EZmate™ harness system, the solution integrates the electrical and mechanical features with the array for a simple, solderless connection. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Nov 04, 2014
Molex Introduces SlimRay™ Pre-Wired LED Chip-On-Board (COB) Array Holders
Molex Introduces SlimRay™ Pre-Wired LED Chip-On-Board (COB) Array Holders Molex Incorporated announced today that its first SlimRay™ Pre Wired LED Chip-On-Board (COB) Array Holders reduce assembly time while increasing reliability, with compression contacts that eliminate hand soldering and simplify the LED installation process. The holder for 13.35 by 13.35mm COBs comes as a single piece in a 25.0mm diameter, low 3.15mm profile height, rated at 300 volts DC and 3.0 amps. This design allows optics to be mounted closer to the light emitting surface (LES) and the gold plated compression contacts interface with array pads for stable power connections across a wide range of environments and conditions. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Nov 14, 2014
Bender & Wirth Introduces Ultra Low Profile LED Connection Cystem
Bender & Wirth Introduces Ultra Low Profile LED Connection Cystem Bender & Wirth extends its successful LED connector line with the new version 425 for high-voltage applications. The system is suitable for 250V AC / 450V DC and keeps an insulation distance of 3mm, as recommended by the ZVEI for main volt applications. The connection system is characterized by its extremely low profile of 1,5mm in SMD technology to avoid shadows inside the lighting fixture. Read more »
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