Avx Expands Wire-to-board Idc Connector Series For Harsh Environment Applications

May 17, 2011 - PRLog -- AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its 9176 Series wire-to-board connector family to offer design engineers more options when connecting discrete wires to a PCB in harsh environment applications. Providing a gas-tight wire-to-board termination that meets stringent automotive environment requirements, the new 1-position 9176 Series connector is a standalone surface mount discrete wire IDC connector which includes an integral insulation strain relief system that allows a wide range of devices to be securely and reliably connected to a PCB without soldering. The 1-position 9176 Series connector system reduces total applied cost when compared to either soldering or crimping, and increases design flexibility since individual contacts can be located anywhere on the PCB.

The UL approved 9176 Series connector family supports 18-24AWG wire termination where shock, vibration, elevated temperature as well as temperature cycling are critical parameters. The new single-position connector can be molded in specific colors to match corresponding wires, thus facilitating proper electrical connection when multiple color-coded wires are terminated. This color-coding feature has proven to be an extremely valuable assembly and quality control benefit by providing assemblers with a quick visual reference.

Additional, the single-position 9176 Series connectors can be placed in any location on the PCB to meet the design layout. Spacing the connectors further apart allows the design engineer to increase voltage separation as needed in the system design. The connector can even be over-molded or potted for harsh environment applications.

“While the IDC contact provides a gas-tight connection to the wire conductor for longterm reliability, the wires can be removed and replaced up to three times,” said Tom Anderson, product manager at AVX.

The 9176 Series single-position connector features an insulation diameter ranging from 1.1 to 2.1mm. Dual beam contacts support a 10A current rating and the larger surface-mount solder base provides a higher level of stability on the PCB. The optional locking strain relief cap acts as a termination tool for severe vibration applications.

Supplied on tape and reel and compatible with industry-standard SMT placement equipment, the 9176 Series devices feature phosphor bronze contacts with tin-over-nickel plating, while the insulators are made from UL94-V0 Nylon 46. Operating temperature range is -40ºC to +125ºC.

Pricing for the 1-position 9176 IDC Series is set at competitive market levels with a lead time of eight weeks.

For more information, contact AVX at One AVX Boulevard, Fountain Inn, S.C. 29644; by calling 843-946-0351; or on the Web at www.avx.com.

About AVX
AVX Corporation is a leading international supplier of electronic passive components and interconnect solutions with 24 manufacturing and customer support facilities in 15 countries around the world. AVX offers a broad range of devices including capacitors, resistors, filters, timing and circuit protection devices and connectors. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange .