Molex Incorporated recently released the ClipLok™
interconnect clip, an electomechanical connection that easily attaches to
secure a membrane switch or FPC tail firmly to a printed circuit board,
eliminating the need for mating connectors at each point. A first-to-market
product, the low-profile ClipLok interconnect clip provides immediate and
reliable circuit-to-board connectivity in a range of consumer, medical, networking
and telecommunications applications.
“Today’s user interface technologies are more demanding and
complex. Custom product designs including membrane switches, capacitive
switches, touchscreens, display flex assemblies and flex circuit jumpers may
all benefit from the ClipLok interconnect technology”
“Product integrity is tantamount to Molex customers. The
low-profile ClipLok connector design delivers robust features: strong
mechanical attachment, excellent electrical integrity, far lower product cost
and ease of assembly,” notes Todd Hester, vice president and general manager of
printed circuit products, Molex.
The latest addition to the Molex line of integrated switch
assemblies, the ClipLok interconnect clip offers a less bulky alternative to
other circuit-to-board interconnect methods. The mechanical component securely
bonds circuits together by means of a spring-type mechanism. Electrical
connections are achieved when the switch circuits are wrapped around the edge
of the board. Finally, a built-in feature on each ClipLok interconnect clip
guides the assembler in the correct placement of the clip and circuit.
“Today’s user interface technologies are more demanding and
complex. Custom product designs including membrane switches, capacitive
switches, touchscreens, display flex assemblies and flex circuit jumpers may
all benefit from the ClipLok interconnect technology,” adds Hester.
Molex’s ClipLok interconnect clip and membrane switch
assemblies are qualified through tests based on ASTM (American Society of
Testing and Material) standards. All Molex manufacturing facilities are ISO9000
and ISO14000 certified.