APP Intros Press-Fit Contacts for PowerMod Family

Anderson Power Products (APP, Sterling, MA), a leader in developing power interconnect solutions for backup power systems, electric vehicles, UPS systems, telecommunications, and high-technology device industries, introduced its new press-fit, solder-less contacts for its PowerMod family of products.

The press-fit concept enables a solder-free connection to the PCB, and the unique “Flat Rock” design means no special tooling is required for pressing the connectors into the PCB. The new press-fit contacts are available for both straight-through male and female connectors. Based on compliant termination, the contacts are designed for two ranges of PCB thickness of 0.092 in to 0.177 in (2.4 mm to 4.5 mm) and 0.177 in to 0.255 in (4.5 mm to 6.5 mm). Non-standard sizes are also available.

The PowerMod press-fit connectors provide low-contact resistance and are UL listed to 23 A per circuit for board-to-board applications and 25 A per circuit in board-to-cable applications. The PowerMod solder and crimp connectors are fully compatible and inter-mateable with APP’s new press-fit contacts.