Version 3 with additional locking

Version 3 is equipped with additional locking mechanisms for an even better contact reliability in critical applications. The additional lockings are realised by lateral and frontal latches. Besides of the additional lockings the version 3 is identical to version 2. The Y-Lock concept is particularly suitable for space-critical installation situations, permitting secure connections even in the absence of visual contact – whether you are using manual or automated insertion. Due to the robust design this version is particularly in demand for battery management systems.

Increased load capacity of all 3 versions

All three versions were specifically designed for the needs of applications subject to increased requirements, such as automotive or industrial applications. For example, increased load capacity in terms of both vibration and shock and harsh climatic requirements over a temperature range of -40 to +105 °C were considered. Qualification was therefore based on the demanding LV 214 automobile standard.

Various pin counts

Version 2 of the Y-Lock Pullforce is available as 18 and 50-pin variant with a pitch of 0.5 mm and a connector orientation of 180°. Other pin counts and design variants are available upon request. This allows the practical expansion of the already wide range of version 1. Version 1 is available in pitches of 0.5 and 1.0 mm as well as with 12 to 30 contact pins in 90° and 180°. Currently version 3 is available as 20-pin version with 1.0 mm pitch or as 10-pin version with 2.0 mm pitch. The series are enhanced continuously by new pin-counts.

Y-FFC from own production in Germany

Yamaichi Electronics offers the matching FFCs for all three versions, with or without additional stiffeners. Samples of all versions including the FFC are available upon request. The FFC (Flexible Flat Cable) is manufactured in the own factory in Frankfurt (Oder) in Germany. ▪ ds