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TE Connectivity Inverted SMT Thru Board Connectors for Mini CT

TE Connectivity's Inverted SMT Thru-Board Connectors bring power from the underside of an FR4 or aluminum-clad pc board, eliminating issues of dressing wires on the top side of LED boards. The 2-position through 6-position connector utilizes surface-mount technology on the top of the board and passes through the board to present an underside interface. The connector mates with standard TE Connectivity Mini CT connectors. The inverted design allows simpler assembly and installation of solid-state LED lighting in architectural, residential and commercial applications. TE's Mini CT connector is rated for 3A per contact, on 24AWG wire.

With a space-saving low-profile design and rounded corners to minimize shadowing, the connector fits through a hole or notch in the board.

High-temperature materials allow the connector to be reflow soldered, while a flat top surface provides compatibility with vacuum pickup. The connector uses surface-mount hold-downs to provide stability during mating and un-mating. With UL Recognition and CSA Certification, the connector meets the requirements of UL 1977, File No. E28476.

Features

  • Low-profile design
  • Rounded corners to minimize shadowing
  • Connector positioned through cutout or notch in PCB
  • Surface mount hold-downs provide stability during mating and unmating
  • Eliminates wire dress management issues with discrete wire leads around the surface of the LED PC board
  • Accepts TE 2-position AMP Mini CT connector
  • High temperature material for reflow processing
  • Flat top surface allows for vacuum pick up
  • Tape and reel packaging for high speed SMT processing
  • RoHS compliant

Specifications

  • Electrical Specifications
    • 50VAC/DC voltage rating
    • Current Rating
      • #24 AWG - 3A
      • #26 AWG - 2.5A
      • #28 AWG - 1.5A
  • Materials
    • UL 94 VO rated high temperature resistant thermoplastic housing
    • Tin over nickel plated copper alloy contacts
  • -30°C to +105°C operating temperature range

Applications

  • Commercial, residential, and architectural
  • LED lighting controls
  • Indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures
  • General LED illumination fixtures
  • Non-lighting applications requiring wire dress connections beneath the PCB

Additional Resources

Associated Assemblies

Published: 2009-06-18 | Updated: 2022-03-11