WTB connectors feature dual beam box contact

The 9296 WTB connectors effectively eliminate the need for costly two-piece wire-to-board solutions, and fulfill the current demand for small, robust, and cost-effective off-the-shelf connector solutions in specific applications such as industrial and solid-state lighting design. Featuring a minimal above board height of 0.80mm and standard top side SMT leads, the user-friendly 9296 Series is available in one to six positions and accepts the complete wire gauge range for both solid and stranded wires at the varying current ratings supported by each wire size.  Once stripped and inserted, wires can easily be removed or replaced by simply twisting, unscrewing, or using a small blade extraction tool. Rated for 300VAC, five-cycle durability, and -40°C to +125°C, 9296 Series connectors feature RoHS-compliant copper alloy contacts with tin over nickel plating and are tape and reel packaged for automated SMT placement.

“Our new 9296 Series vertical through board connectors, which are based on our industry-proven, dual-tine, 3mm high spring force box contacts, provide industrial and solid state lighting design engineers with an innovative, ruggedized, off-the-shelf connector solution that offers significant cost, performance, and design flexibility advantages over existing, outdated connector solutions,” said Tom Anderson, Product Manager at AVX.

argeted applications for the new series include: fire and security systems, building controls, LED lighting, smart meters, and industrial motor controls and drivers.  In addition, the series also provides robust, cost-effective interconnection solutions for an expansive range of leaded devices, such as sensors, solenoids, switches, and battery packs, among others.