Notes on Using Narrow pitch Connectors
Handling Single Components
1) Make sure not to drop or allow parts to
4) Do not insert or remove the connector
when it is not soldered. Forcibly applied
Excessive force applied for insertion in a
pivot action as shown may also cause
product breakage.
Align the header and socket positions
before connecting them.
fall from work bench
2) Excessive force applied to the
terminals could cause warping, come
out, or weaken the adhesive strength of
the solder. Handle with care.
external pressure on the terminals can
weaken the adherence of the terminals to
the molded part or cause the terminals to
lose their evenness.
3) Repeated bending of the terminals
may cause terminals to break.
5) Excessive prying-force applied to one
end may cause product breakage and
separation of the solder joints at the
terminal.
3) Since some powerful cleaning
solutions may dissolve molded
components of the connector and wipe
off or discolor printed letters, we
recommend aqua pura electronic parts
cleaners. Please consult us if you wish to
use other types of cleaning fluids.
4) Please note that the surfaces of
molded parts may whiten when cleaned
with alcohol.
Cleaning flux from PC board
Handling the PC board
1) To increase the cleanliness of the
cleaning fluid and cleaning operations,
prepare equipment for cleaning process
beginning with boil cleaning, ultrasonic
cleaning, and then vapor cleaning.
2) Carefully oversee the cleanliness of
the cleaning fluids to make sure that the
contact surfaces do not become dirty
from the cleaning fluid itself.
• Handling the PC board after
mounting the connector
When cutting or bending the PC board
after mounting the connector, be careful
that the soldered sections are subjected
to excessive force.
The soldered areas should not be subjected to force.
Storage of connectors
1) To prevent problems from voids or air
pockets due to heat of reflow soldering,
avoid storing the connectors in areas of
high humidity. When storing the
Some connectors may change color
slightly if subjected to ultraviolet rays
during storage.This is normal and will not
affect the operation of the connector.
3) When storing the connectors with the
PC boards assembled and components
alreeady set, be careful not to stack them
up so the connectors are subjected to
excessive forces.
4) Avoid storing the connectors in
locations with excessive dust. The dust
may accumulate and cause improper
connections at the contact surfaces.
connectors for more than six months, be
sure to consider storage area where the
humidity is properly controlled.
2) Depending on the connector type, the
color of the connector may vary from
connector to connector depending on
when it is produced.
Other Notes
1) These products are made for the
design of compact and lightweight
devices and therefore the thickness of the
molded components has been made very
thin. Therefore, be careful during
insertion and removal operations for
excessive forces applied may damage
the products.
3) Before soldering, try not to insert or
remove the connector more than
absolutely necessary.
4) When coating the PC board after
soldering the connector to prevent the
deterioration of insulation, perform the
coating in such a way so that the coating
does not get on the connector.
6) The connectors are not meant to be
used for switching.
7) Be sure not to allow external pressure
to act on connectors when assembling
PCBs or moving in block assemblies.
2) Dropping of the products or rough
mishandling may bend or damage the
terminals and possibly hinder proper
reflow soldering.
5) There may be variations in the colors
of products from different production lots.
This is normal.
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