Low-profile wire clip connector saves time and costs

Supplied pre-assembled and tested, thereby saving time and labour costs, the wire clip system features a built-in locking clip that mechanically anchors the connector to the PCB prior to soldering; it also serves as a cable strain-relief. The wires themselves form the contacts, which eliminates the need for crimps or additional contact elements, and removes potential failure points.

The vertical- or horizontal-mount connector system is low-profile, standing only 4.5mm above the board. Terminations are on a standard 2.54mm pitch. Two-, four- and six-pole options are available as standard, and the connectors are suitable for AWG18 - AWG26 wire thickness. The wire clip connector system features excellent vibration resistance and is suitable for use with manual or flow-soldering processes.

Claire Childs, Live Electronics' MD, comments: "Provertha originally developed this product for the automotive industry and they are used in the steering wheels of top-of-the-range cars because of their low profile and resistance to vibration. Provertha has also had great success in industrial applications, as the system enables single- or multi-core cables to be quickly connected to the board as part of an automated flow-soldering process."