Mechanics & Electromechanics

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 »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jan 15, 2015
Nora Lighting Adds New Light Channels to Their Product Portfolio
Nora Lighting Adds New Light Channels to Their Product Portfolio Nora Lighting introduces a new series of LED Tape Light Channels that expand the versatility of the Nora tape light product line. The channels can be recessed or surface mounted in interior walls, hallways and stairways or within railings and ceilings. They can also be mounted under cabinets for energy-saving LED lighting in homes or offices. The channels are available in 4-foot lengths, which can be joined for longer runs. Six models are offered with various channel depths, including a corner model. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Mar 05, 2015
New Connectors for LED Applications with White Insulator
New Connectors for LED Applications with White Insulator New LED technology-based lighting concepts increasingly call for new connectors using an almost white insulator. The normally black insulators absorb a certain amount of light by their very nature. This can lead to a lighting design where a shadow effect may emerge in the connector area. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Mar 12, 2015
AVX Introduces the Lowest Profile Poke-Home Connector
AVX Introduces the Lowest Profile Poke-Home Connector AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the lowest profile poke-home connector currently available on the market. Featuring its industry-proven 2mm dual beam, high spring-force, phosphor bronze poke-home contacts in a sleek 3.0mm pitch by 2.5mm high SMT package, the new horizontal 9296 Series connector is certified to UL 1977 and CAN/CSA C22.2 specifications, and accepts any combination of 20–26AWG solid or stranded wires, providing quick, reliable, and cost effective wire-to-board termination in a broad range of harsh industrial, commercial, and medical applications. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Mar 20, 2015
TE Connectivity Adds 28x28 mm CoBs to the LUMAWISE LED Holder Series
TE Connectivity Adds 28x28 mm CoBs to the LUMAWISE LED Holder Series TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity,introduced a new addition to its innovative line of LUMAWISE LED holders at the 2015 Strategies in Light exposition in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new, high-performance Z50 28x28 LED holder enables the electrical, thermal, mechanical and optical connectivity of chip on board (COB) LEDs in a fixture with a solderless connection. The LED holder provides quick and easy solderless connection to support various LED brands on one platform. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Apr 07, 2015
Nector M Power System Provides a New Standard for Connecting Various Lighting and Power Requirements
Nector M Power System Provides a New Standard for Connecting Various Lighting and Power Requirements TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectivity, announces its newly enhanced Nector M power system. In addition to meeting IEC 61535 standards, the power system solution is designed to meet the UL 1977 guidelines and just debuted a 5-position splitter that provides power, signal and control connections options for multiple lighting and electrical devices. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | May 08, 2015
TE Connectivity Introduces Wire Connectors for OEM and Installation Markets
TE Connectivity Introduces Wire Connectors for OEM and Installation Markets TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectivity, introduced its Pushgrip wire connectors and Snap-N-Lokwire connectors, expanding its line of general purpose and specialty connectors for building controls, LED lighting and building equipment. The wire connectors address the need for cost-effective, insulated electrical terminations in the OEM assembly and installation markets. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Aug 06, 2015
Molex TermiMate™ One-Circuit Terminal-Style Connector Minimizes LED Shadowing
Molex TermiMate™ One-Circuit Terminal-Style Connector Minimizes LED Shadowing Molex Incorporated introduces the new TermiMate™ one-circuit terminal-style connector system. Designed to minimize the shadowing effect in LED lights and TV backlighting applications, the ultra-low profile TermiMate coplanar board-to-board and wire-to-board connector reduces component and assembly costs for manufacturers. Read more »
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