The positional tolerance flexibility of Flecto connectors also improves system reliability, as it maintains the integrity of the connection during shocks and vibrations and reduces the possibility of degradation or failure due to "fretting," a situation that occurs when prolonged vibrations cause the plating to wear away from the rigid mating pins, exposing the underlying alloy to possible oxidation.
Flecto connectors support board-to-board mating heights as low as 7.2 mm and data transmission speeds up to 12 Gbit/s. Additional power pins, available with 0.5 mm pitch options, are rated for currents up to 3 A. Vertical and horizontal female connectors allow boards to be connected in parallel or at right angles, while Flecto signal connectors incorporate pins or posts to eliminate movement during solder reflow. In mixed signal/power connectors, solderable posts pass through the board to improve placement accuracy and mechanical strength. Some connectors feature covered contacts to prevent accidental damage when a mating connector is not present, while others offer polarization within the housing to ensure unidirectional mating.
The applications targeted by the new range include factory automation, electric vehicles, LED displays, security cameras, IoT devices, data communications, and a wide variety of embedded systems.
