ALPS Extends Connector Series for TransFlash Memory Cards

Hinge cover simplifies memory card handling

Duesseldorf, Germany, July 19, 2005 - With the SCHB series ALPS Electric Europa GmbH extends its range of connectors for the TransFlash™ memory cards. The surface-mountable devices are designed as standard mount type. They feature a hinge cover with an opening angle of 90 degrees, which allows for an user-friendly and easy handling through manual couple and decouple of the TransFlash™ memory card. An implemented lock mechanism prevents the memory card from falling down while in operation. The SCHB series is remarkable for its compact external dimensions of 15.0mm x 14.6mm x 1.93mm (l x w x h). It is rated for 3.6VDC and up to 0.5A per pin and allows up to 500 mating and unmating cycles. The operating temperature ranges from –20°C to +70°C. Further technical specifications are a maximum initial contact resistance of 100mΩ, an insulation resistance of up to 1,000MΩ and a voltage proof of 500VAC per minute. The card connectors are suitable for lead-free reflow soldering. Packaged on embossed tape, they are available in minimum packing units of 1,400 pieces. ALPS’ accumulated precision micropress technology and polymer processing technology made it possible to develop smaller and thinner connectors. Because of their slim external dimensions these connectors will increase the degrees of design freedom for set makers, contributing to their efforts to produce thinner, more compact devices. Typical applications are next-generation mobile phones. For more information on the new card connectors please visit www3.alps.co.jp

ALPS Electric Co., Ltd. Since its establishment in 1948 ALPS has grown as a comprehensive manufacturer of electronic components. At present ALPS is creating innovative high-value-added products in its main business segments – Components, Magnetic Devices, Communications, Peripheral Products, and Automotive Electronics – which are contributing to the advance of a digital society. ALPS is a global company that carries out its operations with 23 production bases in 8 countries as well as 61 sales bases in 14 countries. ALPS Electric Europa GmbH, a subsidiary of ALPS Electric Co., Ltd., was established in 1979. Since 1989 the European Head Office is located in Düsseldorf. A team of specialists is working here in Sales, Marketing, and Product Engineering. From Düsseldorf the activities of our branch offices in Munich, Paris, Milton Keynes and the European distribution are co-ordinated. ALPS Nordic AB, a 100 percent subsidiary of ALPS Electric Europa GmbH, located in Sweden, is servicing the Scandinavian market.