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TE Connectivity: Outdoor lighting solutions

Lighting04 Apr 2021
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Enabling the next generation of smart city LED lighting, TE offers a wide range of harsh environment connectivity solutions that are easy to install and maintain.

Bring your outdoor designs to light

In the harsh conditions of outdoor applications, LEDs cut energy usage, produce less heat, require less maintenance and handle variable temperatures and rapid cycling much better than traditional light sources. TE Connectivity's extensive portfolio of connectors, labels and filters enable LED fixtures to survive in punishing outdoor environments while providing beautiful, reliable and efficient lighting.

Products for Fixture Assemblies

TE’s fixture solutions are engineered to improve manufacturability, speed time to market and increase manufacturability while at the same time meeting the regulatory standards of various geographical regions. TE’s rugged, easy-install connectors, power line filters and label solutions are easy to integrate into new or existing outdoor LED fixtures.

With TE’s combination of sensor, antenna, connectors, cables and harsh environment expertise, TE can provide an ideal combination of connectivity technical expertise with industry understanding to address smart city and smart surveillance requirements. Take advantage of this growing smart city trend with a partner committed to helping you win in your markets.

IPX8 Rated In-Line Splices

CoolSplice Connectors are IPx8 rated in-line splices suitable for outdoor applications. Wire termination is as simple as inserting a wire into the end of the connector and pushing down the color coded button with a standard pair of pliers.

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Cable-To-Panel Connectors

TE’s CPC series 1 cable or panel mount connector permits the use of multiple combinations of signal and coaxial circuits in the same housing with TE’s standard Multimate contacts. Housings are available in 4 thru 37 positions.

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Two black circular electrical connectors are displayed, featuring a 4-pin configuration.

Identification Solutions

TE can offer complete cable and wiring identification and labeling solutions for fixture applications. Designed for the most rigorous outdoor use, you can choose from an array of flexible options including adhesive-backed labels, heat-shrinkable sleeves, cable markers and hardware/software systems for onsite customization.

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Rolls of orange and white TE Connectivity label tape with printed product information.

Light Engine Interconnects

TE’s flexible interconnect solutions integrate light engines for modern outdoor lighting fixtures. TE offers a wide range of low-profile interconnects, in surface mount and throughhole board mount configurations, designed to enable faster manufacturing and maximize design options while withstanding the harsh conditions of outdoor environments.

SMT Poke-In Connectors

BUCHANAN WireMate 4.0mm pitch modular connector for Wire-to-Board connectivity. The poke-in feature allows for easy and fast installation and its modular design enables a flexible solution.

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Miniature Sealed Wire-To-Board Connectors

TE’s SlimSeal Ministure series connector is a dust and waterproof, IP67-rated connector available in two and three position configurations. A robust press-to-release spring latch helps ensure that connector mating is secure. Different colors enable easy identification and flexibility in design.

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LED Holders

LUMAWISE LED holders mechanically secure and electrically connect the LED to a luminaire without the need to solder. Sockets allow the LED to be directly attached to a PCB or heat sink using a few standard screws.

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A white circular mounting base designed for secure installations.

Drive Interconnectors

TE offers a broad selection of user-friendly interconnects designed to reliably connect to the inputs and outputs of your driver. TE’s wire-to-wire, wire-to-board and cable-to-cable interconnects deliver unmatched design flexibility and ease of use.

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UL2459 Ballast Disconnects

TE’s LIGHT-N-LOK Connectors are tool-less wire-to-wire connectors suitable for ballast disconnect and other lighting applications.

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Modular Screwless Terminal Blocks

BUCHANAN WireMate modular screwless series allow for easy wire insertion without need for special tooling. Broad product pitch offering enables design flexibility. Various color configurations help ease identification.

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A collection of six electrical terminal block connectors in various colors and designs.

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