Smiths Interconnect Eclipta™ - ECL Series: Featuring Edge Card Technology

Eclipta's™ easy assembly and high density interconnect design make it ideal for use with mapping and ablation catheters, RF generators, home healthcare devices, value medical systems and many other disposable medical devices. Eclipta's™ edge card contact module, in the reusable connector body, is designed for high mating cycle life, providing reliable connection over the life of the reusable device. Features & Benefits Edge Card Technology Double-ended edge card contact design Mates to pc board on the disposable connector side US Patent # 8727795 B2 High Mating Cycle Life Minimum 2,500 mating cycles Increases Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) of reusable side PCB Connection Fine pitch edge card contacts allow for smaller footprint in medical equipment Finger-proof for patient & medical personnel safety, while eliminating bent pin damage Effortless termination Tolerates standard sterilization protocols: Autoclave, EtO, Sterrad® Embedded electronics allows for greater design flexibility Plug & Play Design Minimized assembly time and inventory costs Rugged plug mates either to disposable device or directly to the system Embedded electronics allows for greater design flexibility Quick, Intuitive Mating Unique connector shape & available keying ensures correct mating in fast-paced medical environments Simple push-button active latch prevents inadvertent unmating and provides audible feedback