Our rugged flexilink connector with press-fit technology is perfect for a sturdy connection for applications with high switching currents. The flexilink comes in two variants:
flexilinkjumper for horizontal PCB connections. It impresses with its space-saving design while at the same time boasting a high current rating. A board-to-board distance of 1 mm and a footprint of only 3.8 mm on the circuit board enable maximum use of space and a range of applications. For example, the connector can be used to daisy-chain LED boards. The circuit board connector is a mere 2 mm high.
flexlinkb-t-b for parallel PCB connections. The flexilinkbtb connector and its 2.54 mm grid guarantees you a high-quality PCB connection with its press-fit technology. The two-sided connector is a perfect solution for high switching currents because no contact junction limits current carrying capacity. The advantage of this is evident: A reliable mechanical as well as electrical board-to-board connection is created using just a single part. There is no need for any spacers – not only saving on PCB real estate but also reducing costs. The flexilinkbtb adapts to your needs: You can choose flexilinkbtb for board-to-board distances of 5 to 25 millimeters as well as combine different rows and numbers of pins.Jan Lehmann, Product Manager ept GmbH
Shock and vibration, temperature resistance, corrosive gas
reliable connection between contact and PCB hole
permanent connection without intersection, as of no socket terminal
Modularity
Installation of modules on carrier board at the end of assembly process
easy and safe processing (no soldering)
reliable mechanical connection
Saving of space
Limited space
small height
only one element
Saving of costs
Best cost-value ratio of an application
only one component
reliable mechanical connection
easy processing
Operational current
High operational current
permanent connection without intersection, as of no socket terminal
5.08 mm pitch possible
Contact resistance
Lowest contact resistance
permanent connection without intersection, as of no socket terminal
Production process
Avoidance of selective soldering
easy and safe processing (no soldering)
Miniaturization
Connection of smallest PCBs, e.g. for sensor technology
reliable mechanical connection
Potting
No influence of potting compound on the connection
reliable connection between contact and PCB hole
permanent connection without intersection, as of no socket terminal
Standoffs
Avoidance of standoffs
reliable mechanical connection
Information on flexilinkjumper – Horizontal PCB Connection
Application:
LED
shock & vibration
PCB chaining
Termination
Mating Configuration
Application
Processing Press-fit
The connector is placed at the desired position. The support tool ensures the correct alignment of the PCBs.
By using the lever of the press the connector is pressed-in with little effort. The press-fit zone absorbs the force through deformation.
The connection is gas tight and mechanically very strong. There´s no need for an additional soldering of the component.
flexilink jumper Features
The flexilinkjumper is a non-pluggable board-to-board connector that can be used in a variety of situations. Its space-saving design and high current rating of 11 Ampere per pin make it a winner. It has a variable pitch of 2 or 4 millimeters and offers two to 15 contact bridges. This allows you to choose board-to-board distances perfectly suited to your requirements, making it particularly suitable for applications such as LED strips in building, automation, and automotive electronics. It withstands exceptionally strong mechanical loads such as shock and vibration. No elaborate soldering process is necessary – the flexilinkjumper uses press-fit technology to ensure the easy connection of two or more printed circuit boards.
Termination Technologies
PCB Connections
Applications
Features
Variable pitch from 2–4 millimeters
2–15 contact bridges
Up to 11 Ampere current rating per pin
Saves space and reduces costs; replaces spacers
Connection created using just a single part
Withstands high mechanical loads, shock, and vibration
Press-fit technology eliminates the soldering process
Customized board-to-board distance as an option
Press-fit system: Tcom press
Applications
LED in building, automation, and automotive technologies
Drive technology
Sensors
flexilink b-t-b Features
As with the flexilinkjumper, the flexilinkbtb ensures a secure contact with mechanical loads such as shock and vibration thanks to press-fit technology. The flexilinkbtb can be customized to your needs: Configure your flexilinkbtb in terms of height as well as number of rows and contacts. It can have one to three contact rows, two to 90 pins, and board-to-board distances between 5 and 25 millimeters. Each pin has a current rating of up to 11 Ampere. This means the flexilinkbtb is particularly suitable for high-current applications and is at its best in applications with thick-copper circuit boards.
Termination Technologies
PCB Connections
Applications
Features
Up to 11 Ampere current rating per pin
2–90 pins
5–25 millimeters in height
1–3 rows
Saves space and reduces costs; replaces spacers
Connection created using just a single part
High mechanical load, shock, and vibration
Press-fit technology eliminates the soldering process
Can you also press the flexilink into a thicker copper base?
Yes, the flexilink can be easily pressed into thick copper circuit boards.
Why is there a minimum purchase volume for the flexilink?
The minimum purchase volumes are due to the high consulting effort involved, the complex machine technology, and the installation of the press.
Testimonials about the flexilink Board-to-Board-Connector
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We were able to solve our space problems and launch our new development to the market on time with the help of ept’s flexilink.
Industrial Automation Project Manager
We were able to use the flexilink to ensure that there were no contact interruptions even in molded assemblies due to ept’s gas-tight press-fit system.
Head of Development for Sensors
Flexilink allows us to implement the exact board-to-board distances we need.
Hardware Development Team Leader
We achieved the best results with flexilink in our extreme shock and vibration tests: There was not a single contract interruption in the joints between the flexilink pins and the PCB’s through connection!”
Hardware Development Team Leader
With the flexilink, we only need one component instead of two to reliably connect PCBs together.
