AVX was challenged with increasing the pin count density as well as minimizing the size of the existing coplanar
BTB card edge connector for linear strip lighting. The current product is a 2.0mm with single contacts that
straddle the PCB to make electrical connection on both the top and bottom side of the board. By simply
changing the contacts to a double sided configuration (separate contacts for both the top and bottom of the
PCB), AVX was able to double the pin count in the same 2.0mm pitch with minimal to no impact on the
electrical performance of the connector. Reducing the size of the connector required a complete new design as
the target was a 4p connector with a total length of 4.0mm. To achieve this, AVX removed the end walls and
then added a center support/keying rib to pre-align the PCB during mating. This rib the then holds the PCB in
the proper functional location.
The new family of connectors is available with contact sizes of 4, 6, 8 and 10 positions, doubling the current
products range. The current rating will be 3A for the 4p and 6p, and then drop to 2.5A for the 8p and 10p
connector. The connector supports the standard 1.6mm PCB thickness.
This new connector provides the highest density to reliably connect two in-line PCB’s together in the most cost
effective assembled solution. More importantly, the increased pin count allows for more flexibility in mixing and
matching power and signal lines.
Basic Overview
Features and Benefits
•Miniaturized size, achieves 1.0mm in length for each number of contacts (4p = 4.0mm)
•Double Ended/Double Sided contacts for increased pin count density on standard 1.6mm thick PCB’s
•Central polarizing/location rib assures proper mating and PCB location
•High current capabilities: 3A: 4p/6p and 2.5A: 8p/10p
•Economical high force Tin-to-Tin contact interface
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Electrical
•Current Rating: 3.0 amps 4p/6p and 2.5 amps 8p/10p
•Voltage Rating: 300 VAC
Environmental
•Operating Temperature: -40°C to +125°C
Mechanical
•Insulator Material: Nylon 4+6, UL94VO
•Contact Material: Phosphor Bronze
•Plating: Tin over Nickel
•Durability: 5 Cycles
Open Ended Card
Edge
How to Order
Contact Information
North America Europe Asia
Tom Anderson
Product Manager
TEL:(864) 228-3421
Email: Tom.Anderson@avx.com
FAQ’s
Q: Why is this different than the original 9159 Card Edge?
A: The original Card Edge is single-contact double-sided, this product is double-contact double-sided.
Q: Why is this called Open Ended?
A: The plastic end walls were removed to minimize the length. A keying rib has been inserted for strength and alignment.
Jiri Vojacek
Product Manager
TEL: 420 575 757 564
Email: Vojacekj@avxeur.com
Frank Xi
Product Manager
TEL: 86 21 3255 1933
Email: Frank.Xi@asia.avx.com
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Applications
•Linear LED strip lighting
•Commercial/Industrial co-planar or
extended card applications
•Reference Product Specification
201-01-144
Prefix
# of Positions
004 = 4p
006 = 6p
008 = 8p
010 = 10p
Single part
PCB Strip
Connector
PCB Thickness
61 = 1.60 ± 0.15
Series
Insulator Color
White UL
Approved
00 9159 00X 0 61 916
Unique Features
