TMM-135-01-TM-D-RA-002

Rectangular Connectors – Headers, Male Pins

The TMM-135-01-TM-D-RA-002 is an extremely versatile rectangular connector header interconnect from Termination Machine that offers high power, space efficient, and cost effective solutions to a wide variety of applications. This product has a single row of thirteen 2.54mm M/F pins and an operating temperature rating of 105°C. It is made with polyphenylene ether (PPE) material and has an insulation displacement contact (IDC) style, meaning that it has the ability to create electrical connections without stripping the insulation of the wires being used. This product is very well-suited to power and control applications which need high power and durability due to its IDC connection method.

Application Field

The TMM-135-01-TM-D-RA-002 has a wide range of potential applications in fields such as consumer, industrial, automotive, and commercial electronics. It is specifically designed to handle high power and low voltage signals. Applications include electronic power supply, computer control systems, home theater systems, LED control systems, automotive engine control systems, and industrial machine control systems. This product’s design allows it to be used in environments where reliable connections must be maintained in crowded spaces and provides better control of capacitive loads.

Working Principle

The design of the TMM-135-01-TM-D-RA-002 contains what’s known as an insulation displacement contact (IDC) interconnection system. This system works by inserting two wires into a specialized plastic receptacle. The wires come into contact with an insulated contact spring. The receptacle then closes with the wires being held in place by a metal clamp. This creates a tight electrical connection between the two wires and the contacts. This connection remains in place until manual undoing is necessary or wear and tear of the connection causes it to cease functioning.

The plastic receptacle, metal clamp, and contact springs form what’s known as insulation displacement connectors (IDC). IDC’s create digital connections without the need of soldering. They are usually found in consumer, industrial, automotive, and commercial electronics. The great advantage of using IDCs is their space efficiency, cost effective, and stunningly simple installation.