AP Series' Board-to-Board Connection Terminals by I-PEX.
In the rapidly evolving power electronics market, achieving product miniaturization and optimizing costs are key factors for success.
I-PEX AP Series board-to-board terminals, designed for compactness and high performance, handle high current and temperatures with ease. AP series provide a significant advantage over traditional busbars, especially in applications like DC-DC converters and other power electronics products, by significantly reducing product size and overall costs.
With over 100 million units already shipped in the automotive market, AP Series is widely recognized for its outstanding performance and reliability.
Key Benefits of AP Series
Contributes to Product Miniaturization
Its small footprint helps minimize PCB size and enhances design flexibility.
Dramatically reduces Assembly Time
Efficient connection method significantly enhances productivity.
Reduces Overall Cost
By reducing the number of components, it significantly reduces total costs related to assembly time and capital investment.
aaaIf you're looking to miniaturize and improve the efficiency of your power electronics products, AP Series is the best option.
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AP Series: Application Examples
AP Series offers a wide range of applications—not only for board-to-board connections using both plug and receptacle, but also for stand-alone use of the receptacle as a busbar or terminal socket.
AP-10/AP-50
Board-to-Board Connectors |
Plug-only |
Receptacle to busbar |
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| Board-to-board connection using plug and receptacle. |
SMT mounted with the plug tip DIP soldered. |
As a socket for a busbar. |
AP-TSS10/AP-LT10
AP-TSS10 to board |
AP-TSS10 to board |
AP-TSS10 as terminal stand |
AP-LT10 to die-cast |
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| Board-to-board connection using AP-TSS10 and AP-LT10 |
AP-TSS10 mounted on SMT and connected to a busbar |
AP-TSS10 mounted on SMT and connected to cable terminals |
AP-LT10 SMT mounted on the board and connected to aluminum die-cast |
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Products Lineup
AP-10
| Mating Direction | Vertical |
AP-10 allowable current curve |
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| Size (mm) |
Height | 13.6 ~ 16.1 (Plug: 7.5) | |
| 16.1 ~ 23.1 (Plug: 14.5) | |||
| Depth | 7.6 (Rece) | ||
| 3.4 (Plug: 7.5) | |||
| 5.2 (Plug: 14.5) | |||
| Width | 3.4 +/- 0.2 (Rece) | ||
| 6.0 +/- 0.1 (Plug: 7.5) | |||
| 7.6 +/- 0.1 (Plug: 14.5) | |||
| Operating Temperature | -40℃ ~ 105℃ | ||
| Misalignment amount | ±0.55 mm | ||
Article: Introduction of I-PEX AP-10 compact power terminal connector
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AP-TSS10、AP-LT10
| Mating Direction | Vertical | |
| Size(mm) | Height | 8.00 mm (AP-TSS10) |
| 1.00 mm (AP-LT10) | ||
| Depth | Φ7.00±0.10 mm (AP-TSS10) | |
| Φ8.20±0.10 mm (APLT-10) | ||
| Operating Temperature | -40℃ ~ 150℃ | |
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AP-50 *Product under development
| Mating Direction | Vertical | |
Allowable Current Curve
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| Amperage | 50A | |
| Size (mm) |
Height | 15.0mm norm. |
| Depth | 9.00mm | |
| Width | 8.00mm | |
| Operating Temperature | -40℃~ +150℃ | |
| Misalignment amount | ±1.00mm & ±5 | |
AP-50 resistance to micro-sliding abrasion test
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The resistance value remains constant even after 100,000 cycles of vibration. Sliding distance: 200µm (0.2mm)Insertion/withdrawal cycles: 100,000 cycles |
For details about the AP-50, please contact us, as it is still under development.
As the AP-50 is in development, the specifications above may be subject to change.
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