Date: 9th Jun 2011
Connectors for secure placement of LEDs
on interconnecting panels in TVs
Molex Incorporated has released the Flexi-MateTConnector
System to address the backlighting needs of LED TVs, as
well as room lighting applications. Molex says its Flexi-Mate
Connector System is the industry's first solution to provides
a full range of both board-to-board and wire-to-board connectivity.
"The industry trend toward the use of LEDs in TVs
and standard room lighting are driving demand for next-generation
connector innovations. The Flexi-Mate Connector System offers
OEMs and designers a total complement of configurations
for optimal design flexibility," states Goji Tanabe,
regional product manager, Molex.
The 3.70mm (.146") pitch Molex Flexi-Mate Connector
System enables the secure placement of LEDs on interconnecting
panels across the full width of a TV display or lighting
fixture. The 3.00mm (.118") mated height provides optimal
design flexibility in thinner, space-saving applications.
Adds Tanabe, "The Flexi-Mate System delivers a 25
percent lower profile than other LED connector products
on the market, which makes it an ideal solution for flat
panel displays-or any electronic application requiring a
slim width or depth dimension."
The Flexi-Mate Connector System includes coplanar board-to-board
connectors used to snap together small panels containing
LED lights. The system includes a wire-to-board option to
connect the LED boards to the main power board.
A terminating connector used as a shorting device completes
an open-loop signal in a standard two-circuit design.
Flexi-Mate Connector System key features include a dual-contact
terminal design for secure electrical contact and robust,
space-saving positive side locks for wire-to-board connectors.
A mating guide on PCB versions facilitates smooth mating
and protects terminals during mating and unmating.
The Flexi-Mate System is available in low halogen and non-low-halogen
material to meet various environmental and market requirements.
For technical information visit: <http://www.molex.com/link/
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