Features
• 500,000 card insertion cycles.
• The contacts do not touch the card
until it is almost fully inserted – A
minimal wiping action removes any
non-conductive material.
• The connector has been designed to
give a positive indication once the
card has been fully inserted.
• The reduced size of the contact base
saves PCB space, making the
connector more stable during surface
mounting, and creates an air gap
between the contacts and card entry
slot, which reduces the risk of an
electrostatic transfer to the PCB.
• For added reliability, the integrated card
end-travel switch, which is normally
open, is sealed against dust and grit.
• By using an inlay finish in the contact
area, the life of the precious metal is
extended by more than 10 times that
of standard gold plating.
• The contact area is spooned to reduce
the risk of accidental (or deliberate)
damage and to optimize the electrical
connection with the card.
• Snap-locks underneath the molding
position and hold the connector on
the PCB, and give additional support
to the contact terminals.
• The plastic moldings are made from a
high temperature thermoplastic suited
for infrared and convection soldering
processes.