DESCRIPTION
Connector System for Flexible Circuitry (0.100in./2.54mm pitch)
Maximum reliability; Low applied cost
BOARD TO BOARD CONNECTORS
The CLINCHER™ connector family includes single-row pin
and receptacle connectors designed for termination to flat
flexible circuitry. Products are available for Flat Flexible
Cable (FFC), Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC), and Conductive
Ink Circuitry (CIC).
The connectors include features that optimize reliability at
both the termination and disconnect interfaces. “Clinch”
cable termination produces gas-tight, contamination-free
connections to each conductor. The receptacle connectors
utilize FCI’s proven and highly-reliable Mini PV™ contact
design. Complementary shrouded PCB headers provide
options for latching and proper connector alignment.
Contacts are pre-loaded to connector housings enabling
mass termination to unprepared cable. The CLINCHER™
connector mass termination design accelerates cable
assembly processes and reduces costs.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
“Clinch” cable termination provides four gas-tight,
contamination-free contact points to each conductor
Receptacle design features highly-reliable Mini PV
dual-metal contacts
Mass termination to unprepared cable reduces
assembly costs
Housing window permits crimp inspection to verify
proper termination
Receptacle openings feature a beveled “lead-in”
to reduce risk of stubbing with mating pins
Connector sizes range from 2 to 34 positions
Polarization options aid proper alignment and mating
Positive-locking, latching options assure secure mating
to industry-standard headers for severe applications
Economy two-wall PCB headers provide passive
latching and polarization at a reduced cost
Lead-free, RoHS compliant products satisfy
environmental regulations
TARGET MARKETS / APPLICATIONS
Appliances and White goods
Membrane Switches and Electronic Displays
Industrial and Instrumentation
Medical
POS equipment
Hand-held terminals