Molex Mini Lite-TrapTM SMT Wire-to-Board Connector System, Push-Button Type

Ideal for thin LED lighting-module applications, Molex's Lite-TrapTM and Mini Lite-TrapTM SMT wire-to-board connectors offer a low profile, easy wire removal, and low wire insertion and high wire retention forces.

The termination method of Molex's Lite-Trap connector system is similar to Molex's Wire Trap connectors, and also to certain competitive "Poke-In" style versions. A stripped wire is inserted into the connector and pushes open a gate-style terminal that "traps" the wire. To unmate, a button-style lever on the housing top is pushed down to allow the wire to be disengaged.

With profile heights as slow as 2.65mm, Molex's Lite-Trap connectors offer an ultra-thin profile to prevent shadowing in LED lighting applications.

Molex's wire-removable Lite-Trap connector offers lower wire insertion force than similar types. It also offers a user-friendly latch that is easy for operators to engage and disengage, even without the use of a tool. These features combine to offer easy field assembly and removal if needed for trained or untrained operators.

Other features of the Lite-Trap connector include a housing design that accepts more insulation-length range than competitive designs. This provides more stable wire seating for electrical contact assurance. The dual-contact wire-trap clamp design provides further mating assurance.

Features

• Ultra low profiles
• User-friendly push-button latch
• Dual-contact gate-style terminal design
• Long wire insulation design
• Compact industry-standard PCB pattern layout
• Wire stopper feature

Benefits

• Meets needs of thin LED modules and other compact applications
• Ensures easy wire extraction
• Enables secure electrical contact and high
• Wire-retention force
• Provides stable wire placement for additional contact assurance
• Saves space and is drop-in compatible with certain competitive products
• Facilitates correct wire insertion depth placement

Markets and Applications

• Lighting
• Down Light
• Strip Light
• Factory Automation Equipment
• Consumer Electronics
• Any application requiring an easy- to-use wire insertion/extraction method

See also:
Mini Lite-TrapTM SMT Wire-to-Board Connector System (.pdf) for more product information, specifications, applications and ordering information.