Gold 8000 Connectors

The FUJIPOLY ZEBRA Series 8000 elastomeric connector elements are D-shaped, low durometer silicone elastomer cores around which flat metallic gold-plated conductors are vulcanized in a row parallel to each other.

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Product Overview

The point contact will penetrate surface oxides or contaminants which might be present on the surface of the contact pads, thus assuring reliable electrical connection on two planes. Also available are standard board to board assemblies which include connector and holder.

Dimensional Specifications

Connector Dimensions* Minimum Maximum
Length=L 0.200″ ± 0.006″
5.08mm ± 0.127mm
6.000″ ± 0.030″
152.4mm ± 0.762mm
Length=L 0.100″ ± 0.005″
2.54mm ± 0.127mm
0.500″ ± 0.015″
12.70mm ± 0.381mm
Length=L 0.060″ ± 0.005″
1.52mm ± 0.127mm
0.125″ ± 0.010″
3.18mm ± 0.254mm

Materials

Connector Component Materials Used
Conductive Elements Gold-plated copper wire. gold 0.00025mm (0.00001”), nickel 0.0013mm (0.00005”).
Wire Size and Spacing
(Series 8000 A, B and C)
A. 0.05mm x 0.127mm (0.002” x 0.005”) flat wire on 0.25mm (0.010”) center-to-center spacing. (Min. 100 wires/inch.)

B. 0.05mm x 0.10mm (0.002” x 0.004”) flat wire on 0.19mm (0.0075”) center-to-center spacing. (Min. 133 wires/inch.)

C. 0.025mm x 0.076mm (0.001” x 0.003”) flat wire on 0.15mm (0.006”) center-to-center spacing. (Min. 166 wires/inch.)
Connector body Non-conductive tan color silicone rubber. UL-94-HB rating, 500 volts/mil dielectric strength.
Film 0.025mm (0.001”) thick polyamide dielectric strength of film ASTM-D-149, 2000 volts/mil.

Performance Characteristics

Parameter Conditions and Performance
Contact Resistance Less than 25 milliohms on 0.025″ wide contact pads; 0.100 amperes DC, Kelvin-type four probe test method.
Insulation Resistance Minimum 10¹² ohms between adjacent conductive elements.
Current Carrying Capacity Series 8000 A and B, 500 mA per wire max.; Series 8000 C, 250 mA per wire max.
Capacitance Maximum 0.100 picofarads per adjacent pad at 1 MHz and 0.100″ high (“H”).
Inductance Maximum 7 nanohenries per adjacent pad at 1 MHz and 0.100″ high (“H”).
Repeated Actuations 500 actuations without appreciable change in contact resistance (deflection of 15%).
Deflection 8% to 20%. Recommended deflection 10 to 15% of original height.
Deflection Force/Inch 4 lbs. per linear inch for 15% deflection for a 0.062″ (“W”) x 0.285″ (“H”) connector.
Operating Temperature Range −20° C min., 125° C max.
Salt Spray Test MIL-STD-202E, method 101D, condition B. 5% salt solution 96° F, 48 hours. No evidence of blistering or peeling of the contact material.
Temperature Cycling MIL-STD-202E, method 102A, condition D, −56° C, 25° C, 125° C. No change in the physical properties of the specimens.
Humidity (Steady State) MIL-STD-202E, method 103B, condition C modified. 95% RH room temperature. No appreciable change in contact resistance after 500 hours exposure.
Corrosive Environment 1,000 hours exposure at 1 ppm H₂S and 1 ppm O₂, 60° C and 75% RH. Slight change in contact resistance; no evidence of contact peeling or blistering.

Regulatory Information

Our company has earned various certificates in the thermal interface material field. Some certifications show parent & sister companies, not FUJIPOLY Europe B.V.

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Our Process

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Consultation and Coordination

The Customer would put a simple inquiry. A technical Support Engineer would go through the inquiry and generate the necessary drawings through specific dimensions. This would lead to a quote being sent out to the customer for final approval from both B2B parties. 

02

Making Sample Request

If approved, the customer would be able to request a sample of the material that they have requested from the initial Consultation and Coordination. 

03

Order Confirmation

If approval has been completed, an official order would be sent across to Fujipoly Europe B.V. that the Customer Service Department would prioritise to make sure that the order would be completed on time. 

Frequently asked questions

Information about how ZEBRA Connectors work, the benefits, application methods, or safety considerations.

How do you calculate a “slot dimension” in the connector holder?

The volume of the slot should be equal to or slightly greater than the volume of the connector. Consider all tolerances when determining the max volume of the connector. E.g.; Connector H x W x L= Volume

What is Fujipoly America’s UL file number?

Fujipoly’s UL file number is E58126.

What is the “Aspect Ratio” for a Zebra® connector?

A minimum aspect ratio of 1.5 to 1 is recommended. The aspect ration only applies to the Zebra itself and not the optional support material.

What is the compression set of a connector?

Compression set for a plain Zebra (Silver, Carbon, or Low-Temp) is 10% to 15% of the compressed amount. Compression set for a supported Zebra is 30% to 40% of the compressed amount.

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