MAF-type Inter-Connector consists of multiple rows of metal fibers arranged symmetrically in a sheet of silicone rubber. This type is the thinnest of metal connectors. Various shapes are available because of punch-out manufacturing method applied. MAF-type connectors are used for extensive applications including assembly or inspection device.

Outline Dimensions:

Dimensions and Tolerances:

Item Unit MAF-Type  Sheet thickness(T) mm 0.2,0.3,0.4,0.5±0.05  Diameter of the metal fiber µm 30 (in the edge, gold-plated treated, brass)  Length(L) mm 1.0~300.0  Width(W) mm 1.0~50.0 Shin-Etsu Inter-Connector has been registered in European Community, TM No.000299016, and in the United States of America, TM No.2078941

Basic Properties:

Item Unit Values  Shore hardness A ISO7619(type A) 65~73  Compression set* % 30~35  Current Carrying capacity** A/mm² 1.0  Contact resistance** /mm² 0.1  Insulation resistance(DC 500V)*** M 1×10³  Dielectric breakdown voltage Kv/mm 23~27  Operating temperature range °C -25~85 *3000 hrs, test at room temperature **by 4-terminal method (current applied 1-10mA), calculated by minimum electrode's area of connection characteristics. ***DC 500 V is charged at the area between minimum electrodes of connection characteristics (as stated in the annexed paper).

Compression Load-Compressibility Curves:

Resistance-Electrode Area Curves:

sample size: 0.2mm thick MAF-sheet, 0.15mm² gold plated electrode sample size: 0.4mm thick MAF-sheet, 0.4mm² gold plated electrode

Note: Every item or numerical value indicated herein is measured by Shin-Etsu and out of guarantee. The quality of the connector, which has been already assembled, is out of guarantee. Please make sure to see about the purpose/conditions of use and practice your own test. Industrial ownership like patent doesn't guarantee the usage of the connector.