ZEBRA Elastomeric Connectors are a comprehensive group of high performance interconnect devices with applications throughout the entire field of electronics.

With the expansion of micro-electronics and miniaturization of all products, the same high reliability must be maintained.

ZEBRA Elastomeric Connectors are an obvious choice.  And one which offers a variety of alternatives based on the primary design objectives.  Some of the more important considerations are:

• High Density; increased number of I/O’s
• Low resistance, high current capacity
• Low insertion force, low compression force
• Redundant contact engagement
• High electrical and mechanical reliability
• Chemical stability, degradation resistance
• Cost-effectiveness, ease of assembly

Applications:

• LCD and EL displays
• Flex circuit-to-board
• Board-to-board
• Burn-in sockets
• Chip-to-board
• Miniature and low profile
• Memory cards interconnect - general electronics

Part Number and Nomenclature:

To specify a connector to your exact requirements, substitute the metric measurements for width, length and height according to instructions below;

Example part# Ag(2.0 IB1 x 20 x 2.0)-U;

ZEBRA^® Connector Technical Data

The six ZEBRA^® Elastomeric Connectors designs below are detailed in their dimensional and performance characteristics. Follow the general guidelines to determine the design characteristics most suitable for your application. See following pages for detailed characteristics.

ZEBRA^® Elastomeric Connectors have alternating conductive and non-conductive layers. See diagram below. The conductive layers are oriented vertically in the thickness direction, making contact from top to bottom.

Typical ZEBRA^® Elastomeric Connectors interface between two contact areas; such as, PCB to LCD, or PCB to PCB.

Side Support or Insulation Barrier:

The drawing above shows side support or insulation on one or both sides, or one of each. Various materials are available from the minimum insulating barrier of 0.05mm to support layers of up to 1.5mm. Support layers can be soft silicone rubber, or medium and soft silicone sponge. Recommended height is twice the width for minimum force deflection.