Spring Fingers Spring ngers (also known as shield ngers, grounding springs, universal ground contacts or antenna clips) can be used in all types of small printed circuit board applications across all industries. A spring nger is a single contact, surface mountable internal connector with multiple functions on a PCB. Spring ngers can be used for antenna feeds, low voltage electrical connections and grounding or shielding. They are benecial in preventing EMI noise and static caused by speakers, motors, microphones or any other type of connector that can cause vibration within an application. TE Connectivity (TE) continues to expand its spring nger portfolio o ering a broad range of styles, heights, and materials to meet all customers needs. Features Benets Applications Used for grounding between a Prevents EMI noise and static Mobile phones device and PCB Provides a highly reliable Wearable devices Provides shielding for anything connection Game consoles t hat can cause vibrations within a Provides an easy and device, such as motors, speakers, Tablets inexpensive method for and microphones connecting multiple PCBs Patient monitoring devices Provides a cost e ective solution Allows for versatility in PCB POS scanners for antenna feeds in all types of layout devices Security systems Provides exible, quick-turn Used as a connection for simple GPS devices design-ins stacking applications between primary and secondary PCBs Does not require expensive, specialized application Available in heights as low as equipment 1.0mm and up to 4.3mm Requires limited space on a PCB Accommodates soldering and pick and place using standard equipment www.te.com/products/Spring-Fingers DATA AND DEVICES /// SPRING FINGERSApplications and Industries Consumer Electronics Industrial / Automotive Medical Smart Home Electronics POS Scanners Patient Monitoring Devices Fitness Equipment Security Systems Blood Glucose Monitors Gaming Consoles Thermostats Hearing Aids Wearable Devices Backup Cameras Home Entertainment Systems GPS Payment Terminals Satellite Radio Tablets Infotainment Mobile Phones a b Tablet PCB a.Used for grounding or shielding on the PCB b.Used for an antenna feed Medical Device PCB Used for grounding or shielding on the PCB Wearable Device PCB Used for grounding between the PCB and the cover of the device DATA AND DEVICES /// SPRING FINGERS PAGE 2