Spring-loaded solder-tail and solder-cup contacts for printed circuit boards introduced by Mill-Max

OYSTER BAY, N.Y. – Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp. in Oyster Bay, N.Y., is introducing two Omniball spring-loaded contacts with solder-tail and solder-cup versions for printed circuit boards of various thicknesses.

The new contacts come in through-hole mount and solder-cup termination styles, with options for different termination requirements.

Omniball contacts are spring-loaded pins in which a gold plated, brass ball replaces the traditional plunger to simplify and improve connections between components in a sliding or rotational motion rather than in an axial or vertical orientation.

The Omniball spring-loaded contact features a rolling ball interface, enabling mating components to engage in lateral, rotational and angular alignments while providing optimal electrical, mechanical, and structural reliability.

The 7945-1-15-20-09-14-11-0 has a tail length of 2 millimeters, while the 7945-2-15-20-09-14-11-0 has a 3-millimeter tail, and has two press-fit features -- a barb, and a knurl -- that enables designers to press the pin in from either direction.

For more information contact Mill-Max online at www.mill-max.com.