Minitek 2008Now it all fits together!

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Why Minitek?

2mm systems offer up to 38% space saving compared to 2.54mm (.100”)Minitek is the most complete system on the market, covering all types of connectionFully intermateable system: even the active latch mates with the standard headersWidely available from stock at FCI’s extensive distribution network

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The new eject latch header has the lowest profile of its type

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Overview of eject latch header

Based on existing shrouded header.Compatible with existing IDC cable receptacle

Different latches to accommodate strain relief if required.

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The new active latch housing is an integral part of the series

Click!

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Active latch housing performance

Retention per Terminal : 7.85N

Retention due to main latch :15 N MIN for 2x3 & 2x4

25 N MIN for 2x5 to 2x25

Same after 50 cycles mate / unmate

Electrical performance Contact resistance : 20m MAX

Insulation resistance : 1000 M MIN

Dielectric withstand : 650 V AC

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Minitek Pin-in-Paste (PiP) Headers

Pin-in-Paste means using a through hole product in an SMT assembly process

Cost saving while maintaining mechanical strength of the interconnection

But it’s not as simple as it looks! FCI PiP connectors are carefully designed to avoid the pitfalls

Standoffs, pin lengths, body design all optimised

Stencil design provided, saving extensive testing and designApplication note TA-895 available on FCI web site

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Unshrouded and Shrouded

Straight and Right Angle

Through hole and SMT

Normal profile and Stacking

Unshrouded

Shrouded

Stacking

Of course, there are all types of standard headers …

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PCB mounted

TMT, Top Entry, 4.5mm

SMT, Top Entry, 4.5mm

SMT, Top Entry, 2.3mm

SMT, Bottom Entry, 2.3mm

Crimp-to-wire

With / without center key

Insulation-Displacement (IDC)

With / without strain relief

… and receptacles.

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Short lead times. See new catalog due Spring

2008

Select your standard part from this catalog or the

Basics+ microsite IT’S ALL ABOUT SERVICEwww.fci.com/basics

Or get the special you need via the Basics+

Design Service

Order your fast shipment samples

online

Get the technical help you

need from

basics.help@fci.com

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And Minitek is part of the Basics+ service program

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Useful links

FCI home pagewww.fci.com

Basics+ micrositewww.fci.com/basics

Eject latch header brochurehttp://portal.fciconnect.com/res/en/pdffiles/Minitek_Eject_Latch_Header_brochure.pdf

Active latch housing brochurehttp://portal.fciconnect.com/res/en/pdffiles/Active_Latch12-12-07.pdf

Check distribution stockhttp://www.stkcheck.com/evs/fcielectronics/fcisearch.asp

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Much more information at www.fci.com/basics