Lite-Trap™ SMT Wire-to-Board Connector System, Push-Button Type

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

Micro Products DivisionAsia Pacific North

January 22, 2014

Template 4.0

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Lite-TrapTM System

One Circuit Two Circuits

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UNIQUE SELLING PROPOSITION

Ideal for thin LED lighting-module applications, Molex’s Lite-TrapTM SMT wire-to-board connectors offer the lowest profile available for wire-removable types, with an easy-to-use push-button latch

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WHAT PROBLEM OR ISSUE IS THIS PRODUCT SOLVING?

LED lighting manufacturers are continually looking for ways to reduce component height on their boards in order to achieve thinner designs and minimize shadowing or interference with the light source. Molex’s Lite-TrapTM wire-to-board connectors with push-button wire-removal feature provide the lowest profile solution on the market today to meet these needs for LED and other tight-packaging applications

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Development Background

As the switch from incandescent to LED lighting rapidly continues around the world, there has been a corresponding move to make lighting modules thinner and more powerful. To meet this requirement, components need to be as low profile as possible, which also helps to minimize shadowing or light interference. Molex’s Lite-TrapTM connectors provide a space-saving design and the ability to remove the wire if needed.

The termination method of Molex’s Lite-Trap connector is similar to the Wire Trap connectors that Molex pioneered some years ago, and also to certain competitive “Poke-In” types. A stripped wire is inserted into the connector and pushes open a gate-style terminal design 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 a profile height of just 4.20mm, Molex’s Lite-Trap connector offers the lowest profile available of similar wire-removable types. Other lower-profile versions are available in the market, but these are permanent one-time connection types that do not allow wire removal.

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.

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Development Background (cont.)

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.

For additional information visit: www.molex.com/link/litetrap.html

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Markets and Applications

LED Lighting – Downlight – Strip light

Industrial – Factory Automation

Consumer – Home Entertainment LED Down Lighting

ConsumerLED Strip Lighting

Industrial

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Features and Benefits

Low profile (4.20mm) Meets needs of thin LED modules and other compact applications

User-friendly push-button latch Ensures easy wire extraction

Low wire insertion and high wire retention forces

Enables easy wire insertion; provides secure contact retention

Long wire insulation design Provides stable wire placement for additional contact assurance

Compact industry-standard PCB pattern layout Saves space and is drop-in compatible with certain competitive products

Wire stopper feature Facilitates correct wire insertion depth placement

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LED Lighting Applications

LED Down Lighting

LED Strip Lighting

[1 Circuit]

[2 Circuits]

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Features and Benefits

How The Lite-TrapTM Wire Connector Works

Button-style lever is pushed down, gate-style terminal opens, and wire can be freely pulled out.

Wire is directly inserted and pushes open low-insertion force gate-style terminal, which “traps” wire in place

Wire Insertion Wire Extraction

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Features and Benefits

Dimensional Overview

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Molex’s Lite-TrapTM connector offers an overall compact size, with the lowest profile available in the industry for wire-removable styles.

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Features and BenefitsStable Wire Placement

For More Secure Electrical Contact

0.95mm

1.45mm

1.95mm

Wire strip : 8.50mm

Wire strip : 8.00mm

Wire strip : 7.50mm Wire strip : 7.50mm

0.21mm

0.71mm

1.21mmWago 2060Molex Poke-In Connector

Wire strip : 8.50mm

Wire strip : 8.00mm

The Molex Lite-TrapTM connector design offers a longer wire insulation area after insertion compared to competitive designs like above in order to provide more stable wire seating and greater electrical contact assurance.

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Features and Benefits

Lower Lever Engagement Force

Push: 0.70mm

Push: 0.70mm

■ Wago 2060

■ Molex Lite-Trap Connector

Lever engagement point

Molex’s Lite-TrapTM connector has a lower engagement force when pushing the lever compared to Wago’s 2060 series for easier wire insertion.

Push distance 0.7mm

Lever Force 4.75N

Push distance 0.7mm

Lever Force 3.66N

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Features and Benefits

Secure Contact and Low Insertion Force

A dual contact gate-style terminal design on Molex’s Lite-TrapTM

connector provides secure electrical contact, and lower insertion forces compared to competitive designs.

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Features and Benefits

Wire Stopper Feature For Wire Protection

A wire stopper feature built into the mold design helps identify when the wire has been fully inserted to help facilitate wire alignment and avoid wire damage.

Wire stopper

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Datasheet

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Competitive Comparison

Molex Lite-TrapTM Connector104188

Wago SMT Terminal Block2060

Circuit Sizes 1, 2 1, 2, 3

Current options 9.0A 9.0A

Voltage options 300V (1/2 Circuits) 600V (1 Circuit), 250V (2/3 Circuits)

Wire Gauge (AWG) 18 - 24 18 - 24

Size ( W x D x H in mm)1 Circuit: 3.90 x 13.0 x 4.20

2 Circuits: 7.90 x 13.0 x

4.20

1 Circuit: 3.90 x 13.10 x 4.502 Circuits: 7.90 x 13.10 x 4.503 Circuits: 11.90 x 13.10 x 4.50

Operating Temperature( )℃ -25 to 130 -35 to 105

Competitive Comparison Versus Similar Wire-Removable Type

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Competitive Comparison

Competitive Comparison Between Removable and Non-Removable Wire Types

Company Product Name/Line Series Wire

RemovabilityDimensions (1 Circuit Type: WxDxH)

Circuit Sizes Current Voltage

Molex Lite-TrapTM 104188 Yes (Push-Button) 3.90 x 13.0 x 4.20 1, 2 9A 300V AC

WagoSMT Terminal Block for Lighting, 2060 Series

2060 Yes (Push-Button) 3.90 x 13.10 x 4.50 1, 2, 3 9A

600V AC (1 Circuit)

250V AC (2, 3 Circuits)

AVX Poke Home 9276 Yes (With Tool) 2.50 x 9.00 x 5.00 1-8 6A 250V AC

Tyco Poke-In 1954097/2008563 No 7.90 x 12.75 x 3.90 1, 2 4A 250V AC

Tyco Micro Poke-In 2134611 No 2.45 x 8.20 x 2.48 1 3A 250V AC

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Specifications

Pitch 4.00mm

Voltage 300

Current 9.0A

Operating Temperature -25 to +130°C

Contact Resistance 10 milliohms max.

Insulation Resistance 1,000 Megohms min.

Dielectric Strength 1,600 VAC

Halogen Free Status Yes

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Ordering Information

Order No. Circuit Size Minimum Order Quantity

104188-0110 1 15,000

104188-0210 2 9,000

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