ERF8-025-03-L-D-RA-L-TR

Introduction

ERF8-025-03-L-D-RA-L-TR is a highly reliable rectangular connector with an edge type, mezzanine ( board-to-board) desinged for modern application fields. It can be used in a variety of industrial as well as military and aerospace applications. This modular product offers superior quality performance and ensures maximum data transmission capability in hostile environments.

Specifications

ERF8-025-03-L-D-RA-L-TR is an array-style connector with an excellent edge-type design that permits multiple connectors to be used in an array. It provides an identical contact arrangement in both its male and female versions to ensure secure mating in either direction. It has a total of 3 contacts with a nominal contact size of 0.025 inches. Its contact receptacle with polarizing pins has incorporated quick-disconnect latching mechanisms to ensure proper mating and secure retention.The electrical characteristics of this connector are compliant with MIL-DTL-55047 specifications. It exhibits a rated voltage of up to 300Vrms and rated current capacity up to 6A. ERF8-025-03-L-D-RA-L-TR features excellent resistance against shock and vibration, with a contact engagement/separation force of 8 N (min) and 40 N (max). It is rated up to a temperature range of -55°C to +125°C (mating and unmating cycles). It is RoHS compliant and is UL 94V-2 rated.

Applications

ERF8-025-03-L-D-RA-L-TR connectors are mainly designed for use in severe operating environments. Their robust design offers superior performance in a wide range of industrial, military, and aerospace applications. Examples of applications include powertrain systems, medical equipment, automotive appliances, consumer electronics, gas, water, and oil industry applications. Additionally, their dust protection layout and high contact density makes them suitable for use in commercial data network systems such as switches, storage systems, and other nodes.

Working Principle

ERF8-025-03-L-D-RA-L-TR adopt a quick-disconnect latching mechanism which provides a secure mating and unmating of the connectors. The system has components that include a mating pin, a mating receptacle, a mating hood, a rear mounting clip, and an access housing.The mating pin has an array of pins that align with the mating receptacle with the polarizing pins ensuring the correct mate. Additionally, its quick-disconnect latching mechanism ensures a confident mating and provides the needed retention force to ensure secure mating with a minimum of 8 Newtons required for contact engagement and 40 Newtons for contact separation.The access housing ensures an effective protection against dust, dirt, and other contaminants. It also helps in providing a secure and easy connection and disconnection. The rear mounting clip provides the needed retention force to ensure the connector is grounded securely.

Conclusion

The ERF8-025-03-L-D-RA-L-TR is a reliable edge type, mezzanine (board-to-board) rectangular connector designed to perform in extreme operating environments. Its quick disconnect latching mechanism and superior contact retention guarantees a secure mating and unmating of the connectors while its dust protection design helps in providing a secure and easy connection. Additionally, its rugged construction and excellent electrical characteristics provides superior performance and makes it an ideal choice for a variety of industrial, military, and aerospace applications.