530509-8

Card Edge Connectors – Housings, such as the 530509-8 Series, have been developed for applications requiring small sized, high density card edge solution. With a wide range of card thickness options from 0.2 mm to 2.3 mm, these connectors are available with either sheet steel or Aluminum Alloy Terminal Adaptors. The 530509-8 Series utilizes a double-row design featuring two opposing, parallel rows of edge contacts.

The 530509-8 Housings consists of a steel frame, back mount receptacle, card edge retention plate, insulator, and terminal frame. These components are assembled into a metal housing allowing for simple and easy mounting. The connectors are designed with an internal keying system for proper mating of the card with the receptacle. This ensures that the card is correctly positioned in the housing and prevents damage to the card or the connector. The internals are held in the housing by two retention brackets which keep them in place.

The 530509-8 Series is available in standard pin lengths ranging from 10 mm to 50 mm and terminal counts ranging from 5 to 41. The terminals are available in either gold-plated brass or tin-plated contacts. The connectors also feature a positive locking mechanism between the receptacle and the card edge retention plate, ensuring the card remains adequately secured.

The working principle of the 530509-8 Card Edge Connectors’ Housings is based on a design which allows the terminals to be soldered to the circuit board while the card edge connector is securely retained in the proper orientation. The design of the 530509-8 Series allows for easy assembly and a robust connection between the card edge connector and the PCB. Once the terminals have been soldered, the connector is inserted into the mating housing, making the contact between the contacts on the connector and the contacts on the PCB.

The mating parts are connected by compression, ensuring a secure connection to the PCB. The connector also features a latching mechanism which helps to reduce the possibility of disconnection during operation. The two opposing rows of contacts ensure a reliable connection with high performance characteristics for a wide variety of applications.

The 530509-8 Card Edge Connectors’ Housings are suitable for a wide range of applications including communication, consumer electronics, and automotive. These connectors offer a cost effective alternative to ribbon cables and they can be used in harsh environments. With their robust construction and latching mechanism, they can provide reliable connections in industrial applications where shock and vibration are present.