Gas-tight connector for attaching wires to printed circuit boards in harsh environments introduced by AVX

May 18, 2011
GREENVILLE S.C., 18 May 2011. AVX Corp. in Greenville, S.C., is introducing the one-position 9176 series gas-tight wire-to-board connector for attaching discrete wires to printed circuit boards in harsh-environment applications. The 9176 connector is a stand-alone surface-mount discrete wire IDC connector with an insulation strain relief system for secure, reliable connections without soldering. The connectors operate in temperatures from -40 to 125 degrees Celsius.
GREENVILLE S.C., 18 May 2011. AVX Corp. in Greenville, S.C., is introducing one-position 9176 series gas-tight wire-to-board connectors for attaching discrete wires to printed circuit boards in harsh-environment applications.The 9176 rugged board connector is a stand-alone surface-mount discrete wire IDC connector with an insulation strain relief system for secure, reliable connections without soldering. The connectors operate in temperatures from -40 to 125 degrees Celsius.The UL approved 9176 connector supports 18-24AWG wire termination where shock, vibration, high temperatures, and temperature cycling are design concerns. The single-position connector comes in different colors to match corresponding wires. Color-coding provides assemblers with a quick visual reference.

The 9176 connector has an insulation diameter ranging from 1.1 to 2.1 millimeters. Dual beam contacts support a 10-amp current. An optional locking strain relief cap acts as a termination tool in severe vibration. These connectors come from the manufacturer on tape and reel.

The connectors have phosphor bronze contacts with tin-over-nickel plating Insulators are made from UL94-V0 Nylon 46. For more information contact AVX online at http://www.avx.com/.

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