TE Connectivity, formerly Tyco Electronics, has developed a new type of single-row crimp connector system that comprises plug housings, contacts, and headers, based on a 0.100-inch centreline (2.5mm pitch).

Economy Power 2.5 connector halves are available with 2 to 20 positions. This means it can be used to integrate up to 20 discrete wires with 26 to 22 AWG size into a single PC board section of roughly two inches length.

The connectors are tested for secondary power circuit applications with contacts rated for 250Vac at 3A and additionally offer the useful option of combining power and signal in a single connector solution.

EP 2.5 connectors are intermateable with similar products in the market to facilitate simple retrofitting.

A positive locking lever on the outside of the plug housing engages with a counterpart on the new headers during mating to establish a mechanical lock with an audible click to confirm full mating of the connector halves. 

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