TE Connectivity has released an RoHS-compliant type BR socket for swift termination of Bridgelux RS LEDs. According to the company, the socket eliminates the need to design, manufacture and integrate a complex metal clad PCB assembly into a lighting fixture. It also claims that the socket provides lighting designers with a range of LED mounting options. The socket features the company's poke-in wire termination method for 18 through 22 AWG solid wires, 18 through 20 AWG pre-bonded wires and 18 AWG stranded wires. The solderless LED socket requires four M3 screws to secure and complete the assembly. The socket has an area designated for reflector mounting purposes. It also has a UV-resistant housing material for outdoor use to prevent housing discolouration.
