AVX Develops Ultra-Low Profile LED Lighting Connectors for Fluorescent Light Retrofit & Replacement

August 09, 2011

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVX Corporation has developed two new series of connectors for LED lighting systems that maintain the same luminosity and light intensity as florescent strip lights. The standard length of most fluorescent lights is 1.2m, and currently it is impossible to reflow-mount LEDs on such a long printed circuit board placed in the fitting. As a result, the lighting strip is divided into shorter lengths joined by connectors. AVX’s new 9608 Series LED lighting connector and 9609 Series LED backlight connectors feature the lowest profile in the industry at 1.4mm, which minimizes the spacing between PCBs and allows for even light distribution. The low-profile lighting connectors utilize a common footprint that eliminates the need for different PCB combinations, while providing maximum luminosity. Additional design simplifications, including the fully customizable harness and the single-pole variation, allow for easy assembly and more LED fixtures at the center of PCB.

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