KYOCERA AVX developed the 9159 Series of SMT connectors for co-planar PCB mating for the challenging Solid State Lighting (SSL) market. These connectors needed to be small, low in height, carry up to 5 Amps/contact and then function up to 125C for extended periods. This application has been very unique to the SSL market where PCB’s are stacked end-to-end to create linear strip lighting in everything from office to transportation applications where products are exposed to harsh mechanical and environmental environments.