Discrete Wire IDC Contact & Cap
Series 9176-400
The 917X series of surface mount Insulation Displacement Connectors (IDC) were
developed to meet the harsh automotive and industrial market applications for
connecting individual wires directly to a PCB ranging from 14 AWG to 28 AWG. This
industry proven contact system has been tested to automotive levels of shock,
vibration, and temperature cycling to prove their reliability and robustness. This new
single contact was developed as a standalone component to enhance the
application uses with the IDC technology. The simplicity of inserting a wire into an
SMT contact with a small tool or optional retention / termination cap allows a wide
range of devices to be connected to the PCB without soldering. In SSL applications
specifically, these contacts are used to bring power and signal onto the PCB or are
used to daisy chain multiple boards together in a long string. While the IDC contact
provides a gas-tight connection to conductor of the wire, the optional cap provides
a positive strain relief even in the harshest conditions. In case of repair, the wires can
be removed and replace up to three times.
The single 9176-400 series contact and cap accepts 22 AWG to 24 AWG wires
with an insulation diameter ranging from 1.0mm to 1.5mm. These dual beam
contacts support a 6 amp current rating with a large SMT solder base to provide
maximum stability on the PCB. The optional locking strain relief cap acts as the
termination tool for severe vibration applications.
APPLICATIONS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Connecting discrete wire components
directly to the PCB
• Bringing power and signals onto a PCB
• Daisy chaining PCB’s together to create
a continuous string of boards
• IDC contact is supplied in T&R pockets for standard SMT placement
• IDC contact provides a gas-tight connection to the PCB for long term reliability
• Optional termination cap provides additional strain relief for severe environments
• Tested to automotive levels on shock, vibration and temperature cycling for reliability
• Reduced total applied cost versus solder or crimp processes
• Application notes: refer to 201-01-124
• Individual contacts can be located anywhere on the PCB based on specific application
ELECTRICAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
MECHANICAL
• Current Rating: 6 Amps/Contact
• Voltage Rating: Dependant on
component proximity
• Operating Temperature:
-40ºC to +125ºC
• Insulator Material: Nylon 46: UL94V0
• Contact Material: Phosphor Bronze
• Plating: Tin over Nickel
• Durability: 3 Cycles
HOW TO ORDER – CONTACT OPTIONS
001
4XX
006
70
9176
Number of Ways
No of
Wire Gauge Size
Plating
Option
06 = Pure Tin
all over
Prefix
70 = Contact
Series
Code
Accepted
Wire Gauge
Code
Details
Ways
001
1
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422
432
22 Gauge Stranded
24 Gauge Stranded
443 26-28 Gauge Stranded
HOW TO ORDER – CAP OPTIONS
001
4XX
X00
60
9176
Number of Ways
No of
Wire Gauge Size
Insulator Color
Prefix
60 = Cap
Series
Code Color Application
Code
Wire
Insulation
Ø 1.0-1.5
Code
Details
Ways
000 Black
100 White
Industrial
Lighting
001
1
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