MAF-type

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:

Outline Dimensions 01
Outline Dimensions 02

Dimensions and Tolerances:

Item Unit AF-Type
Sheet thickness(T) mm 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5±0.05
Diameter of the conductive fiber µm 30 (in the edge, gold-plated treated, brass)
Length(L) mm 1.0~300.0
Width(W) mm 1.0~50.0

Basic Properties:

Item Unit Values
Shore hardness A ISO7619(type A) 65~73
Compression set* % 30~35
Contact resistance** Ω/mm² ≦0.1
Insulation resistance(DC 500V)*** MΩ 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).
  • MAF-type of Inter-Connector

Application

  • AF-type Application 01
  • AF-type Application 02

Compression Load-Compressibility Curves:

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.