ODU MINI-SNAP®

ODU MINI-SNAP® Series FTechnical InformationTermination TechnologiesContact blocks (insulators with contacts) are interchangeablebetween receptacle and plug. The same applies tothe insulator with the socket contacts. As a rule the socketcontact blocks are mounted in the part under power(because touch-proof).With respect to the termination technologies, the type ofmounting used for the contacts in the insulator is important.ODU offers the following contact termination technologies:––Solder––Crimp––Print (PCB)Termination technologies for turned contactsCrimp terminationA single contact is crimped to a single conductor. Subsequently,the crimped contact is pushed into the insulator.Crimp contacts and insulators are shipped separately.Crimping creates a reliable, corrosion-free and durableconnection between the contact and the conductor. Crimpingcauses the crimp barrel of the contact and the conductormaterial to cold flow. It creates a gas-tight connectionbetween contact and conductor. The ODU MINI-SNAPgenerally requires the industry standard 8-point crimpingtool.Printed circuit board (PCB) terminationPCB pins are used only for receptacles which are mounteddirectly to the PCB (further information upon request).Solder terminationThe contacts come mounted by the factory. The insulatorand the pre-assembled contacts are called a contactblock.Solder terminationCrimp termination (Crimp-clip-contact for PEEK Insulator)Printed circuit board (PCB) terminationTechnical Informationwww.odu.dePage 73