Features

? 500,000 card insertion cycles.

? The contacts do not touch the card

until it is almost fully inserted – A

minimal wiping action removes any

non-conductive material.

? The connector has been designed to

give a positive indication once the

card has been fully inserted.

? The reduced size of the contact base

saves PCB space, making the

connector more stable during surface

mounting, and creates an air gap

between the contacts and card entry

slot, which reduces the risk of an

electrostatic transfer to the PCB.

? For added reliability, the integrated card

end-travel switch, which is normally

open, is sealed against dust and grit.

? By using an inlay finish in the contact

area, the life of the precious metal is

extended by more than 10 times that

of standard gold plating.

? The contact area is spooned to reduce

the risk of accidental (or deliberate)

damage and to optimize the electrical

connection with the card.

? Snap-locks underneath the molding

position and hold the connector on

the PCB, and give additional support

to the contact terminals.

? The plastic moldings are made from a

high temperature thermoplastic suited

for infrared and convection soldering

processes.