DL Series - Zero Insertion Force Connectors
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The Cannon DL Series of Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) connectors fill the need in the medical commercial/industrial, computer and peripheral equipment market places for high performance, multiple-wire power and signal connectors. The metal version of the original DL connectors, the DLM features a minimum rated life of 10,000 mating cycles with no performance loss. They can be mated and unmated in less than two seconds with up to 360 contacts and offer enhanced environmental protection and EMI/RFI shielding.
Features
- High pin count: 60, 96, 156, 260, 360, contact positions
- ZIF Over 10K mating cycles
- Plastic housing
- Variety of contacts in Crimp, Square PCB Post, Square Wrap Post, Buss and PC/RC (Round PCB tail)
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Resources

DL Series ZIF Connectors for Test & Measurement - Technical Article

DL Series ZIF Connectors Catalog

Medical Product Selection Guide

DL Series Sell Sheet

QLC Solderless Plug Sell Sheet

Hertz Stress Whitepaper
Product Specification
Mechanical
Shape | Rectangular |
Shell Style | Panel, PCB or cable mounted |
Durability | 10,000 mating cycles |
Power & Signal In Same Layout | Yes |
Contact Style / Termination | Stamped PCB, Solder and Press-fit |
Electrical
Operating Voltage | 400 VAC |
Current Rating | 5Amp max. |
Number of Signal Contacts (Min/Max) | 1-360 |
Gauge Wire Size | 18-42 |
Material
Shell | Plastic |
Shell Plating | Nickel |
Insulator | Glass filled thermoplastic, UL 94V-1 |
Contact | Copper-Alloy |
Contact Plating | Gold over Nickel & Tin |
Environmental
Sealing | N/A |
Operation Temperature | -55°C to +105°C |