Press-fit technology is one of the core competences of the Würth Elektronik Intelligent Connecting Systems.
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Thanks to the specific benefits of press-fit technology for printed circuit board connectivity, effective problem solutions become both possible and practical, for example
- Elimination of complex and fault-prone wiring
- Simple realisation of plug and play systems
- Simple realisation of three-dimensional design through right-angled press-fit connectors
- Compact realisation of keypads and control panels
The benefits of press-fit technology
As compared with conventional solder technology, the use of press-fit technology shows a number of advantages:
- possibility for populating both sides of the printed circuit board without added expense
- elimination of thermal stress of the printed circuit board
- elimination of soldering errors such as, for example, cold solder places, solder short-circuits, …
- screw mountings are no longer necessary
- elimination of flux residues which can result in contact faults
- in comparison to machine soldering, size restriction of the assemblies to be processed no longer has to be considered
- long plug connector posts remain clean (no solder) and can be used as male connectors on the other side of the board
- assemblies with press-fit technology are also best suited for high-frequency applications as printed circuit board impedances can be specifically defined
- simplification of repairs due to easily exchangeable connectors
- high environmental compatibility
solder technology
press-fit technology
Würth Elektronik ICS have specialised in the implementation of solid press-fit technology for high current applications. In a series of theoretical and experimental investigations, we could scientifically prove that solid press-fit technology is outstandingly suitable for use in this area due to the optimum electrical properties.