ALPS Extends Connector Series for miniSD Memory Cards

New low-profile connectors are the ideal solution for portable devices such as mobile phones, PDAs, digital cameras, digital camcorders, PCs, etc.

Duesseldorf, Germany, September 13, 2005 – With the new SCJB2B series ALPS Electric Europa GmbH extends its range of connectors for miniSD™ memory cards. The new reverse mount type connectors are remarkable for their compact, low-profile design with external dimensions of only 24.7mm x 21.7mm x 2.2mm (l x w x h) and their ejection stroke of 4.5mm for the storage media. For enhanced user-friendliness, the connectors feature a push-push mechanism, which allows for an easy handling through manual insertion and removal of the miniSD™ memory card. The implemented half-lock structure prevents the memory card from falling down when being ejected. The robust, high-precision manufactured card connectors guarantee for an operating life of 10,000 mating and unmating cycles. Operating temperatures range between –25°C and +70°C. The connectors are available with a media detection switch, which ensures the presence of a memory card. The media detection switch adopts a highly reliable contact structure, ensuring a safe connection to the miniSD™ memory card and a high impact resistance – an important feature for use in mobile devices. Further technical specifications of the SCJB2B series are a maximum initial contact resistance of 100mΩ at the connector contacts and 500mΩ at the detection switch, an insulation resistance of up to 1,000MΩ and a voltage proof of 500VAC per minute. The surface-mountable connectors are suitable for lead-free reflow soldering and are available in minimum packing units of 500 pieces. Because of their compact external dimensions, these new connectors will increase the degrees of design freedom for set makers, contributing to their efforts to produce thinner, more compact devices. The connectors of the SCJB2B series are the ideal solution for mobile phones, personal digital assistants, digital cameras, digital camcorders, personal computers, and various other portable devices. For more information on the SCJB2B series of connectors please click here

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.