Solder barrier sockets prevent contamination

摘要

OFP (organic fibre plug) solder barrier receptacles are discrete sockets for through-hole soldering into printed circuit boards. The open-bottom receptacles are fitted with OFPs to prevent solder, paste, or flux from contaminating the internal contact during the placing and soldering process. When the device/mating lead is plugged into the receptacle, the OFP is knocked out to allow the mating lead to pass through the fingers of the internal contact for a reliable electri-cal connection.