Between the female connector housing and the terminal
Equipped with TPA function performing secondary locking
Compact design suitable for space-constrained applications


ERNI announced on the 11th that it has added the 'iBridge Ultra connector' family to its Cable-to-Board solutions.

The 2.0mm pitch iBridge Ultra connector is designed to provide a stable connection even at high vibrations and can be fully used in harsh environments.

One of the key features of the new connector is Terminal Position Assurance (TPA), which performs a secondary locking function between the female connector housing and the terminal. This secondary locking function ensures that the connection is maintained reliably not only by the location peg located in the male connector housing but also even under strong vibrations occurring in the vehicle.

iBridge Ultra has been tested according to USCAR-2 and USCAR-21 requirements.

Its compact design can support space-constrained applications between control units and local components such as sensors, motors, switches, fans, heating elements, and LEDs.

It provides a high rated current of up to 8A per contact even in a compact design, and the crimp contacts can use AWG 22 and AWG 24 wires.

By applying a fool-proof system to both the female and male connectors, accurate and stable connector connection can be easily achieved.

The dual beam of the female terminal prevents misalignment of the terminal, ensuring the robustness and flatness of the male connector and enabling high allowable current.

iBridge Ultra is available in SMT-type vertical and right-angle product families with 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12 pins. Male SMT connectors are packaged on reel tape, and DIP connectors are packaged in tubes, allowing them to be applied to automated equipment. The connector terminals are tin-plated, enabling operation at temperatures ranging from -40 to +100°C.

The DIP type is scheduled for future release.