Solderless socket for Cree's multichip LED lamp

Tyco Electronics has launched solderless LED Socket called Type CM, for easy integration of the new Cree LED into light fixtures. This socket for the Cree's XLamp MP-L multichip LED producing whopping light output of 1500 lumen is simple and allows ample optical clearance for the provided 120 degree beam angle. An additional benefit of the socket is the snap-on connect feature for the LEDIL Tyra series of reflectors, which offers directional optics in 18, 30 and 50 degree beam angles.

The socket is offered in two versions to suit wire or board applications -- each version is offered with or without attachment features for optics.The wire termination version incorporates a Tyco Electronics AMP mini CT connector header that mates to a cable mounted AMP mini CT plug -- allowing for quick, easy wire connections. This version eliminates the need for a circuit board and allows the XLamp MP-L LED to be mounted directly to the heat sink using a thermally conductive adhesive. The board termination version, suitable for PCB-mount applications, provides a solderless termination directly to the PCB from the XLamp MP-L LED. This version suits applications where drive circuitry and remote connectors are integrated onto the same board as the LED. Socket design meets UL 1977 requirements and utilizes standard, commercially available hardware for attachment.

Availability: Samples in July 2010 and volumes in August 2010.

More info can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com