ZEBRA® W-Series Matrix Connectors
ZEBRA® W-Series Matrix Connectors are excellent for Land Grid Arrays and similar type interconnects. Extremely accurate silicone rubber electronic connectors with anisotropic conductive properties. A range of 300 to 2,000 fine metal wires per 1 cm2 are embedded in the rubber sheet. The fine metal conductors are gold-plated to ensure low resistance and the ability to withstand a relatively high current flow.
High density and greatly increased number of I/O’s are possible; especially beyond 200 connections. Eliminates the costs of soldering and related rework. Facilitates denser and less expensive packaging.
After inserting the correctly sized connector pad between the opposing groups of electrodes, all that is necessary is to apply the appropriate pressure to allow the electrodes to be properly connected.
Applications
- Ball Grid Arrays
- Tape Carrier Packs
- Quad Flat Packs
- Integrated Circuits
- Leadless Chip Carriers
- Printed Circuit Board
Function
35X magnification side view exhibits compression of fine N/A metal conductors
W-Series Matrix Connectors Typical Characteristics
| Measure | Unit | Thickness | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.0 | |||
| Continuity Resistance | Ω•mm2 | 0.25 | 0.45 | ± 30% |
| Current Density | mA/mm2 | 500 | N/A | |
| Resistance Between Adjacent Conductors | Ω | 1010 or more | C pattern p = 0.35 | |
| Light Transmission | % | 90 | 1.0 mm thick L pattern p = 1.0 | |
| Operating Temperature | °C | -20 to +100 | N/A | |
| W Series | Pitch (P) | Thicknesses | Applied Electrode Gaps | Suitable Electrodes | Maximum Dimensions | Applications | ||
| Widtd | Lengtd | Lengtd | Widtd | |||||
| WSL | 1.0 | 0.50mm | over 0.4 | over 0.3 | over 1.5 | 76.0mm | 5.0mm | Combination type |
| 1.00mm | over 0.5 | over 0.5 | over 1.5 | |||||
| WSC | 0.35 | 0.50mm | *(over 0.6) over 0.6 | (over 0.7) over 0.9 | (over 0.9) over 0.9 | 50.0mm | 50.0mm | Matrix type electrode |
| 1.00mm | (over 0.7) over 0.7 | (over 0.7) over 0.9 | (over 0.9) over 0.9 | |||||
| WBC | 0.35 | 0.50mm | (over 0.6) over 0.6 | (over 0.7) over 0.9 | (over 0.9) over 0.9 | 50.0mm | 50.0mm | Matrix type electrode |
| 1.00mm | (over 0.7) over 0.7 | (over 0.7) over 0.9 | (over 0.9) over 0.9 | |||||
Notes:
(1) The WSL and WSC types have straight metal conductors protruding slightly from both top and bottom of the silicone rubber sheet to ensure perfect connections with slight pressure. Designed for mounting applications.
(2) The WBC type has curved fine metal conductors embedded in a silicone rubber sheet which are flush with the top and bottom planes. The curved configuration facilitates repeated compressions. Ideal for inspection applications.
* The upper: 12.5mm x 12.5mm product
The lower: 25mm x25mm, 37.5mm x 37.5mm or 50mm x 50mm product
