38102-0018-000FL_11 Datasheet, PDF (1/6 Pages) 3M Electronics – 3M™ Link Connectors, 2-Position

New Product Extension Summary for 3M Authorized Distributors
3M™ Link Connectors, 2-Position
Issue Number: 811
Date:
November 30, 2011
Product Description
3M announces an addition to its Link Connector Family. The new 3M Link Connector, 2-Position uses the
advantages of 3M’s IDC technology and is designed to provide a safe and reliable electrical connection in
lighting/LED applications such as residential, office, hospitality and industrial lighting, as well as backlight
applications, industrial fieldbus networks or between several components in other low power applications.
The Link Connector family includes 2- and 4-position wiremount and boardmount products and can
accommodate discrete or flat ribbon cable with conductor sizes between 18 and 22 AWG.
Mounting
Location
Wiremount
Boardmount
Configuration
W/M CONN FOR 18AWG
W/M CONN FOR 20 AWG
W/M CONN FOR 22 AWG
2P BM STRAIGHT BLACK
2P BM RABLACK
Part Number
38102-0018-000 FL
38102-F020-H00 FL
38102-W022-W00 FL
38202-62S3-000 PL
38202-52S3-000 PL
Tech Sheet
TS-2098-D
TS-2098-D
TS-2098-D
TS-2099-C
TS-2099-C
Market Segments/Customer Applications
• Factory Automation
o Flat Panel Display Manufacturing
o Semiconductor Manufacturing
o Fieldbus Systems
o CC-Link Applications
• LED Lighting
o General Lighting: residential, office, hospitality, architectural LED fixtures
o Backlighting: LCD TVs, LED TVs, signage
• Building Automation
• Conveying Systems
• Communication Networks using RS-485 protocol
Competitive Situation
Although there is not an exact cross identified for the 3M Link Connector, we have identified potential
competitive products available in the market place. The table on page 2 provides a detailed comparison of
known competitive products.