Typically used for board-to-board, probe assembly, battery and input-output (I/O) connections, the connectors provide an extra measure of performance. The spring-probe contact design provides a redundant internal current path for optimal electrical performance when exposed to vibration, motion and mechanical shock, as compared to many traditional probe designs.
The connectors are custom designed for specific applications and can incorporate several contact styles, including extremely low profile and high-density configurations. They are available in through-hole and surface-mounted designs and have a wide mating tolerance range. While many of the attributes of AMP spring-probe connectors are customizable, some basic features, such as precision screw-machined, gold plated contacts and 94V-0 rated housing materials prevail. Contacts may be rated as high as 2 amps depending on connector configuration with life cycles up to 50,000. Additional custom features such as hold-downs and other design enhancements that can improve the customer's product design and assembly process are available.
For further information on high-performance spring-probe connectors contact Tyco Electronics' Technical Support Center at 1-800-522-6752 or send e-mail to newproducts@tycoelectronics.com
ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS
Tyco Electronics is one of the major business units of Tyco International. Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, Tyco Electronics is the world's largest passive electronic components manufacturer, and a world leader in cutting-edge wireless technologies, fiber optic active components, and complete
power systems. The company has facilities located in 56 countries serving customers in the aerospace, automotive, computer, communications, consumer
electronics, industrial and power industries. Tyco Electronics provides advanced technology products from over thirty well-known and respected product brands, including Agastat, Alcoswitch, AMP, AMP Netconnect, Buchanan, CoEv, Critchley, Elcon, Elo TouchSystems, HTS, M/A-COM, Madison Cable, OEG, Potter & Brumfield, Raychem, Schrack, Simel and TDI Batteries.
ABOUT TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC; LSE: TYI; BSX: TYC), is a diversified manufacturing and service company. Tyco is the world's largest manufacturer and servicer of electrical and electronic components; the world's largest designer, manufacturer, installer and servicer of undersea telecommunications systems; the world's largest manufacturer, installer, and provider of fire protection systems and electronic security services; and the world's largest manufacturer of flow control valves. Tyco also holds strong leadership positions in disposable medical products, diagnostic imaging, bulk pharmaceuticals, wound closure, plastics, and adhesives. Tyco operates in more than 100 countries and had fiscal 2000 sales of $28.9 billion.
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Judith Czelusniak Paul Lavenberg
Senior Vice President 717-592-2409
Corporate Relations plavenberg@tycoelectronics.com
(561) 988-7424