Solderless LED Socket

The socket, designed shortly after the release of Cree's 1500 lumen output LED, offers customers a termination solution for the LED while allowing optical clearance for the provided 120^° beam angle. An additional benefit of the socket is the snap-on connect feature for the LEDIL Tyra series of reflectors, which offers directional optics in 18, 30 and 50^° beam angles. The Solderless LED Socket provides a termination solution for the XLamp MP-L LED's six 0.60mm² connection pads that are mounted on the top of the LED. Tyco Electronics' low-profile socket is said to eliminate the need to solder by providing a solderless solution that reduces assembly time while providing a repeatable and separable termination. In addition, the socket is offered in two versions to suit wire or board applications -- each version is offered with or without attachment features for optics. The wire termination version incorporates a Tyco Electronics AMP mini CT connector header that mates to a cable mounted AMP mini CT plug, allowing for quick wire connections. This version eliminates the need for a circuit board and allows the XLamp MP-L LED to be mounted directly to the heat sink using a thermally conductive adhesive. The board termination version, suitable for pbc-mount applications, provides a solderless termination directly to the pcb from the XLamp MP-L LED. This version is suitable for applications where drive circuitry and remote connectors are integrated onto the same board as the LED. Socket design meets UL 1977 requirements and utilises standard, commercially available hardware for attachment. Pre-production product will be available for engineering evaluation beginning in July 2010, with expected production quantities set for August 2010.