Elcon CROWN EDGE Card Edge-style
High Current Connectors
CROWN EDGE is a board-to-board power interconnect solution
that uses Elcon high performance Crown contact technology
configured to mate directly
with a printed circuit board
edge or — for higher
currents — with a solid bus
bar. Power, signal and mixed
contact modules can be
combined and mounted end-
to-end to meet the
requirements of the
application.
High-current Card Edge Interface
CROWN EDGE uses Elcon’s proven Crown
contacts that provide multiple points of
contact for high current, and low voltage
drop and minimal heat generation. The
desired current rating for any given
application can be achieved by bussing
multiple contacts or even modules. For
even higher currents, CROWN EDGE can be
mounted onto a bus bar, and mate directly
with a bus bar tab. Optimum interface to
the mounting PC board is achieved through
five termination tails.
Flexible Modular Design
To make easy work of power distribution
design, CROWN EDGE is available in
modules of 2 and 3 contact segments, each
of which may have power or signal
contacts or a combination of both in a
single module. Modules can be placed
end-to-end for assemblies up to 8"
(203.20 mm) long. Custom molded
configurations are possible on high-
volume projects. Consult Elcon for details.
Versatile Power Arrangements
Opposing contacts are isolated, so power
connections at different voltage levels can
be on one side of the board, with ground
or power return on the other side.
True Hot Plug Support
CROWN EDGE power modules that support
current interruption under load as defined
by safety regulatory agencies are also
available. These true hot
plug modules allow
current interruption
under load by
incorporating a contact
design that restricts the
Elcon True
Hot Plug Contact
effects of arcing to areas
that do not compromise the integrity of the
connection when mating with a metal blade
or bus bar tab. See HOT PLUG
REQUIREMENTS on last page for details.
KEY FEATURES
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Low cost power solution
Power, signal and mixed modules
30A per power contact
Mates with .062" (1.6 mm) thick card
edge or bus bar tab
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Press-fit or solder tail terminations
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True hot plug power modules
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Meets regulatory safety requirements
TARGET APPLICATIONS
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Board-to-board power connections
DC-DC converters
UPS
Power supplies
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part numbers for standard CROWN EDGE
modules are shown on inside pages
under DIMENSIONS AND PART
NUMBERS.
For more information about this or any other
Elcon connector product, visit the Elcon website
at:
www.elconproducts.com
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Units: Inches (mm)
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DIMENSIONS AND PART NUMBERS
Power contacts × 4
285-0102-01300 Press-fit tail, non-hot plug
285-0102-02100 Short solder tail, non-hot plug
285-0102-02300 Long solder tail, non-hot plug
287-0032-01301 Press-fit tail, hot plug
287-0032-02101 Short solder tail, hot plug
287-0032-02301 Long solder tail, hot plug
Non-hot plug version of the module shown. Dimensions for hot plug
and non-hot plug versions of the modules are the same.
1.055 (26.8)
.032 (0.8)
.269
(6.8)
.274 (6.95)
.591
(15.0)
.508 (12.90)
.932 (23.67)
.072
(1.83)
.077 (1.95)
.902 (22.90)
.077 (1.95)
.131 (3.33)
.356
(9.0)
.200 (5.08)
.160 (4.06)
8 × .098
(2.50)
.114
(2.90)
20 × ø .040 (1.02)
± ø .003 (.08)
Plated Hole
Signal contacts × 16
287-0022-01300 Press-fit tail
287-0022-02100 Short solder tail
287-0022-02300 Long solder tail
1.055 (26.8)
.032 (0.8)
.932 (23.67)
.269
(6.8)
.274 (6.95)
.126 (3.2)
.072 (1.83)
.508 (12.90)
.591
(15.0)
.200 (5.08)
.160 (4.06)
.803 (20.40)
.126 (3.2)
.200 (5.08)
.356 (9.0)
.213 (5.40)
2 power + 8 signal contacts
285-0112-01300 Press-fit tail
285-0112-02100 Short solder tail
285-0112-02300 Long solder tail
.032 (0.8)
1.055 (26.8)
6 × .098 (2.50)
16 × ø .040 (1.02)
± ø .003 (.08)
Plated Hole
.932 (23.67)
.072 (1.83)
.269
(6.8)
.508 (12.90)
.200 (5.08)
.160 (4.06)
.274 (6.95)
Power Contacts Side
.591
(15.0)
.803 (20.40)
.356
(9.0)
.200 (5.08)
.160 (4.06)
.077 (1.95)
.049 (1.25)
8 × .098 (2.5)
18 × ø .040 (1.02)
± ø .003 (.08)
Plated Hole
6 × .098 (2.50)
.126 (3.2)
.126 (3.2)
.163 (4.15)
.100 (2.54)
.066 (1.67)
Signal Contacts Side
External appearance, dimensions and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Power contacts × 6
284-0102-01300 Press-fit tail, non-hot plug
284-0102-02100 Short solder tail, non-hot plug
284-0102-02300 Long solder tail, non-hot plug
286-0052-01301 Press-fit tail, hot plug
286-0052-02101 Short solder tail, hot plug
286-0052-02301 Long solder tail, hot plug
Non-hot plug version of the module shown. Dimensions for hot plug
and non-hot plug versions of the modules are the same.
.269
(6.8)
1.440 (36.57)
Units: Inches (mm)
.072 (1.83)
1.563 (39.7)
.032 (0.8)
.591
(15.0)
.077
(1.95)
.508 (12.90)
.274 (6.95)
1.409 (35.80)
.508 (12.90)
.356
(9.0)
.200 (5.08)
.160 (4.06)
.077 (1.95)
.131 (3.33)
.114 (2.90)
12 × .098 (2.50)
.114
(2.90)
30 × ø .040 (1.02)
± ø .003 (.08)
Plated Hole
Signal contacts × 24
286-0022-01300 Press-fit tail
286-0022-02100 Short solder tail
286-0022-02300 Long solder tail
1.563 (39.7)
.032 (0.8)
.269
(6.8)
1.440 (36.57)
.072 (1.83)
.274 (6.95)
.591
(15.0)
.508 (12.90)
.508 (12.90)
.356
(9.0)
.200 (5.08)
.160 (4.06)
4 power + 8 signal contacts
284-0112-01300 Press-fit tail
284-0112-02300 Long solder tail
284-0112-02100 Short solder tail
.269
(6.8)
1.440 (36.57)
.591
(15.0)
.072 (1.83)
.274 (6.95)
1.563 (39.7)
.032 (0.8)
.356
(9.0)
.508 (12.90)
.508 (12.90)
Power contacts end
.269
(6.8)
.200 (5.08)
.160 (4.06)
.591
(15.0)
Signal contacts end
.356
(9.0)
External appearance, dimensions and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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CONNECTOR MOUNTING
Solder Tails
Solder termination is available in two lengths. See table below
for board thicknesses and recommended tail lengths.
PC Board Surface (Ref.)
Dimension “A”
(see table below)
Press-fit Tails
CROWN EDGE uses truly compliant eye of the needle press-fit
tails designed for boards 0.093" thick and above.
PC Board
Surface (ref.)
.200 (5.08)
.160 (4.06)
Solder Tail Detail
Press-fit tail detail
Tail length vs. board thickness
Board
Dimension “A”
Thickness
.062"
.100" – .140" (2.55 – 3.57mm)
(1.6mm)
[.115" (2.92mm) nominal]
.092"/.125"
.160" – .200" (4.06 – 5.08mm)
(2.3/3.0mm)
[1.77" (4.5mm) nominal]
Tooling for compliant press-fit assemblies
Pressing fixtures are recommended for compliant press-fit
assemblies. Contact Elcon for fixtures or a detailed tool drawing.
Suggested printed circuit hole for power contact
Finished Hole:
Drilled Hole:
Copper Plate:
Tin Plate:
Ø.040 ± .003 (Ø1.02 ± .08)
Ø.0453 ± .0005 (Ø1.151 ± .013)
.0010 (.025) min. (per surface)
.0003 (.008) min. (per surface)
Spacing between modules in end-to-end mounting
The spacing between plated thru holes for end-to-end mounting varies depending on the chosen module combination. Spacing for
the three possible combinations is shown below.
Power-to-power
.157 (4.00)
Signal-to-signal
.256 (6.50)
Power-to-signal
.207 (5.25)
Power
contacts
Power
contacts
Signal
contacts
Signal
contacts
Power
contacts
Signal
contacts
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CUSTOM SOLUTIONS
Non-standard Modules
In case the standard CROWN EDGE modules do not meet
your design requirements, Elcon has the capability to
mold any combination of power and signal contact layouts
in 2 and 3 segment modules.
Application-specific Custom Designs
Elcon has a long history of designing and building
application specific custom connectors, and CROWN EDGE
is no exception. A one-piece CROWN EDGE insulator,
instead of a combination of several modules, provides
a more robust interconnect design, as well as cost
savings in high volume projects. Consult
Elcon for details.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Insulators
Non-hot plug power
contact
Hot plug
power
contact
Contact
holder
Crown
element
PPA, UL 94-V-0 flammability rated, color black
Copper alloy, selectively plated with gold per MIL-G-45204 and bright tin/lead
per MIL-T-10727, all over nickel per QQ-N-290
Phosphor bronze alloy per ASTM-B103, selectively plated with bright tin/lead
per MIL-T-10727 on terminations, all over nickel per QQ-N-290
Copper alloy per ASTM-B194, selectively plated with gold per
MIL-G-45204, all over nickel per QQ-N-290
Phosphor bronze alloy per ASTM-B-103, selectively plated with gold per
MIL-G-45204, and bright tin/lead per MIL-T-10727 on terminations,
all over nickel per QQ-N-290
30A (see graph below)
3A max.
5,000M
Ω
minimum at 500VDC for 2 minutes,
per MIL-STD 1344, Method 3003
1,500VDC for 1 minute, per MIL-STD 1344, Method 3001
.062" (1.6 mm) ± .006" (0.15 mm)
5.0 lbf typical using .062" (1.6 mm) thick mating board with 5 oz. of copper
6.0 lbf typical using .062" (1.6 mm) thick mating board with 5 oz. of copper
3.0 lbf typical using .062" (1.6 mm) thick mating board with 5 oz. of copper
5.0 lbf typical using .062" (1.6 mm) thick mating board with 5 oz. of copper
Press fixture is recommended for compliant press fit assemblies.
Consult Elcon for details.
Contacts
Signal contacts
ELECTRICAL
Current
ratings
Power contact
Signal contact
Insulation resistance
Dielectric strength
MECHANICAL
Mating PCB thickness
Insertion
Forces
Extraction
Forces
Tooling
Note:
Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
2 segment power module
3 segment power module
2 segment power module
3 segment power module
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CURRENT RATINGS
The chart below demonstrates the performance of the CROWN
EDGE power contact by showing the temperature rise at
different current levels applied to two power contacts connected
in series.
90
80
70
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SAFETY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
CROWN EDGE has been evaluated by Underwriters Laboratories
and has been found to comply with the requirements of U.S.
standard UL1997 and Canadian standard C22.2 No. 182.3-
M1987. CROWN EDGE also has TÜV certification.
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Temperature Rise (C°)
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0A
10A 15A
20A 25A
30A 35A
40A 45A
50A 60A
File No. E102484
Certificate No.
B 99 12 18949 026
Current (A)
Current rating for any given application will depend, among
other things, on the module combination, PCB copper trace
volume, and internal equipment temperature/air flow. Mounting
and mating to a bus bar will increase current ratings.
Compliance with Current Interruption Requirements
Hot plug CROWN EDGE modules are available for applications
that require current interruption as defined by safety regulatory
agencies. These power-only modules have been
evaluated and recognized by Underwriters
Laboratories for current interruption up to
50 cycles as per the UL1977 standard. For
more details, see HOT PLUG REQUIREMENTS
on last page.
Elcon True
Hot Plug Contact