Posted to News on 29th Jun 2010, 14:33
Solderless LED socket suits Cree's 1500-lumen LED
Tyco Electronics is launching the Solderless LED Socket, Type CM, for easy integration of the new Cree XLamp MP-L multichip LED into light fixtures. The socket, designed shortly after the release of Cree's 1500-lumen LED, offers customers simple termination for the LED while allowing ample optical clearance for the 120-degree beam angle. An additional benefit of the socket is the snap-on connect feature for the LEDIL Tyra series of reflectors, which offers directional optics in 18, 30 and 50-degree beam angles.
The Solderless LED Socket provides rapid termination for the XLamp MP-L LED's six 0.60mm2 connection pads that are mounted on the top of the LED. Tyco Electronics' low-profile socket eliminates the need to solder by providing a solderless connection that reduces assembly time while providing a repeatable and separable termination. In addition, the socket is offered in two versions to suit wire or board applications; each version is offered with or without attachment features for optics.
Tyco says the wire termination version incorporates a Tyco Electronics AMP mini CT connector header that mates to a cable-mounted AMP mini CT plug, which allows for quick, easy wire connections to be made. This version eliminates the need for a circuit board and enables the XLamp MP-L LED to be mounted directly to the heat sink using a thermally conductive adhesive. The board termination version, which is suitable for PCB-mount applications, provides a solderless termination directly to the PCB from the XLamp MP-L LED. This version suits applications where drive circuitry and remote connectors are integrated onto the same board as the LED.
Socket design meets UL 1977 requirements and utilises standard, commercially available hardware for attachment. Pre-production samples will be available for engineering evaluation beginning in July 2010, with expected production quantities set for August 2010.
To learn more about TE Connectivity Solderless LED Sockets go to www.te.com/support-center/.
