FCI RotaConnect Rotatable SMT Board to Board Connectors
RotaConnect Rotatable SMT board to board connectors with a hermaphroditic design having both male and female contacts in one connector. The hermaphroditic design of these RotaConnect connectors means the connector "mates to itself" and avoids the necessity of having to have both a header and receptacle. These RotaConnect connectors can be mated at any angle between +90° and -60° which, coupled with the hermaphroditic design, enables the connector to be placed anywhere on the PCB. Perpendicular, coplanar and angled connections are supported in multiple mating and unmating directions. The shrouded housings of these RotaConnect connectors protect the contacts from damage and are made from reflow solder compatible high temperature grade thermoplastic. The housing also incorporates self-guiding features for accurate alignment and to prevent mismating. Versions of these connectors are available with either hold downs for secure retention to the PCB or with locating pegs to aid placement. The locating peg versions eliminate the need for hold downs and allow further space saving on the PCB. The contacts of these RotaConnect SMT BTB connectors have a dual beam design that offers high reliability and performance and resistance to vibration.
Features and Benefits
Hermaphroditic design eliminates need for both a header and receptacle Rotatable design for mating at any angle between +90° and -60 Dual beam contact for reliable connection and high performance Self-guiding features to prevent mismating Hold down option for secure connection to PCB Locating pegs to aid placement and positioning on PCB Passive latch (retention peg versions only) for housing retention Reflow solder capable high temperature thermoplastic housings
Applications
These RotaConnect® Rotatable SMT BTB Connectors offer a versatile solution to a wide range of board to board applications in the industrial markets. Applications include; control boards, sensors, actuators, rigid LED strips, automotive lighting, channel lettering, lighting (luminaries, signages, displays)
