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AlphaLink PC Board
october 2013
Connectors and Jumpers
board-level solutions for mission-critical applications
series 171
alphalink
Discrete connectors and turnkey I/O to board
flex and wire jumpers for high-performance
applications—shielded, rugged, high-
temperature, spring-loaded, solderless.
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lphaLink is an innovative high-performance printed circuit board connector
built on .050" center-to-center contact spacing with spring-loaded board
contacts and flex, wire, or solder cup terminations. spring-loaded contacts
interconnect directly to board pads and circuits to effect an ultra-low-profile
and lightweight solution. Direct connection to the board eliminates a mating
connector half and makes for easier and faster board preparation and masking.
On the termination side, AlphaLink connectors are equipped with either PC
tail, pre-terminated wire pigtails, or solder cups for complete versatility in flex
circuit or conventional wire termination. AlphaLink may be ordered as a discrete
connector or in turnkey jumper configurations paired with Glenair i/O connectors,
including series 80 Mighty Mouse, series 88 superFly, series 79 Micro-Crimp™,
series 89 circular and rectangular Nanominiature, and our mil-qualified 83513
(MWDM) Micro-D connectors.
Glenair, Inc.
1211 Air Way
Glendale, CA
91201-2497
818-247-6000
sales@glenair.com
www.glenair.com
series 171
AlphaLink SL spring-loaded printed circuit board
connectors and flex / wire jumpers
introduction
Product overview • performance specifications ..........................................................................................................................pg. 2
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AlphAlink sl spring-loAded printed circuit BoArd connectors
Contact arrangements, PCB layouts and technical specs ...........................................................................................................pg. 4
171-134-01
AlphaLink sL connector with spring loaded contacts and solder cups .....................................................pg. 5
171-134-02
AlphaLink sL connector with spring loaded contacts and PC tails ..............................................................pg. 6
171-134-03
AlphaLink sL connector with spring loaded contacts and pigtail wires ....................................................pg. 7
nAno circulAr / AlphAlink jumpers
Contact arrangements, materials and finishes, dimensions, PCB layout, panel cutout................................................ pg. 10
893-012
Circular Nano breakaway rear-panel-mount receptacle to AlphaLink sL flex jumper .............................. pg. 12
893-013
Circular Nano threaded rear-panel-mount receptacle to AlphaLink sL flex jumper ................................. pg. 14
superFly™ / AlphAlink jumpers
Contact arrangements, materials and finishes, dimensions, PCB layout, panel cutout................................................ pg. 16
880-034
superFly QDC rear-panel-mount receptacle to AlphaLink sL flex jumper .................................................... pg. 18
881-021
superFly threaded rear-panel-mount receptacle to AlphaLink sL flex jumper ........................................... pg. 20
mighty mouse / AlphAlink jumpers
Contact arrangements, materials and finishes, dimensions, alternate key positions ................................................... pg. 22
801-110
Mighty Mouse double-start ACMe thread rear-panel-mount connector
to AlphaLink sL flex jumper................................................................................................................................................................ pg. 24
804-110
Mighty Mouse push-pull rear-panel-mount connector to AlphaLink sL flex jumper ............................... pg. 26
nAno rectAngulAr / AlphAlink jumpers
891-041
Contact arrangements, materials and finishes, how to order ................................................................. pgs. 28 – 29
891-041
rectangular Nanominiature Plug dimensions ........................................................................................................ pg. 30
891-041
rectangular Nanominiature receptacle dimensions............................................................................................ pg. 31
micro-d / AlphAlink jumpers
Contact arrangements, materials and finishes, hardware options, dimensions, PCB layout ...................................... pg. 32
1770-2449
rear panel mount Micro-D connector to AlphaLink sL flex jumper .......................................................... pg. 34
micro-crimp™ / AlphAlink jumpers
Contact arrangements, hardware options, dimensions, PCB layout ................................................................................... pg. 36
796-112
rear panel mount Micro-Crimp™ pin contact receptacle
to AlphaLink sL flex jumper................................................................................................................................................................ pg. 38
796-113
rear panel mount Micro-Crimp™ socket contact plug to AlphaLink sL flex jumper................................. pg. 40
custom micro And nAnominiAture Flex solutions
Build-to-print flex-circuit assembly capabilities.......................................................................................................................... pg. 44
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series 171
alphalink sl
Board-level spring-loaded-contact
connectors and turnkey flex jumpers
AlphaLink sL is a high-performance, solderless board-level connector technology developed
by Glenair that significantly expands board-level interconnection options for users of mil-spec
caliber connectors. Precision-machined and eMi shielded, these ultralightweight PC tail, solder
cup, and/or pigtail equipped connectors are designed for high-reliability applications that
require avionic system levels of vibration and shock tolerance. Ultra low-profile and high-
density, AlphaLink sL connectors are equipped with 2–3 Amp spring-loaded contacts and may
be ordered either as discrete connectors or in turnkey flex jumpers that combine popular Glenair
high-reliability i/O connectors. Glenair is perfectly positioned to provide the entire solution
with in-house manufacturing for every component part—from connectors and contacts to
rugged polyimide-based flex. AlphaLink sL flex jumpers are available with series 80 Mighty
Mouse, series 88 superFly, and series 89 nanominiature circular connectors, as well as series
89 nanominiature, Micro-D subminiature and series 79 Micro-Crimp rectangular connectors. A
wide range of insert arrangements, from 4–40 contacts is available.
AlphAlink AdvAntAges
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spring-loaded, solderless
offer easy termination to flex
or wire
flex and pigtail wire jumpers
up to 40% space savings
compared to 2mm pitch
solutions
board-level connector solution
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pC tail and solder cup versions
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Available turnkey i/O to board
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lightweight and low-profile—
Flex offers many
advantages over
conventional
wire, including
reduced size,
weight, and
complexity
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high-density .050" center-to-
center contact footprint
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Fast and easy pC board
integration with reduced board
preparation and masking
vibration and shock extremes
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Withstands temperature,
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SERIES 171 ALPHALINK
®
SL
Spring-loaded board level connector
Design features
AlphaLink® SL
Spring-Loaded Contact Interface
High-temp
thermoplastic insulator
171-134-01 Solder Cup Termination
Solder cup terminations
may be factory modified for
crimp termination
Accommodates
#24 AWG wire
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Gold-plated
Copper Alloy
contacts set on
.050" centers
0-80 Thread or thru-hole
PC board mounting
Recessed flange
Position 1
indicator
Gold-plated
Copper Alloy
spring-loaded contacts
171-134-03 Wire Pigtail Termination
M22759/11 or M22759/33
wire; white or
ten color repeat
171-134-02 PC Tail Termination
EMI
shroud/shield
Stainless Steel
Hardware
Environmental
potting well
Ø .016 ± .002
PC tails
High
durability
spring-loaded
contacts
Precision-machined
aluminum alloy shell
Ø .019 ± .002
Spring-loaded
contacts
Conductive nickel or
gold finish
AlphaLink® SL flex jumpers:
Compact interconnect assemblies
that combine circuit board technology and cabling into a
lightweight, integrated package. These turnkey jumper assemblies
reduce system size and weight and are ideally suited for prototype
applications and new product development efforts.
AlphaLink® SL spring-loaded contact PC board
connectors
deliver up to 50% footprint savings
versus conventional 2mm pitch solutions. PC tail
equipped connectors, the 171-134-02, are supplied
with an EMI shroud / shield for improved EMC
compared to low-cost plastic board connectors. All
connector styles incorporate a high-reliability spring-
loaded contact that delivers a virtually unlimited
number of mating cycles. Connectors are typically
mated to the PC board using conductive pads or
via’s. Stainless steel mounting hardware provides
a robust, vibration-resistant attachment solution
compared to stamped-and-formed retention barbs.
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For more information
contact Glenair at
818-247-6000
or
visit our website at
www.glenair.com
U.S. CAGE code 06324