Right-angle Circuit Board Mounts

VCC’s PCH 175 is a right angle circuit board mount for both bi-lead and tri-lead LEDs. The various styles of LEDs that can be accommodated include but are not limited to round, flanged, flangeless, and rectangular shapes.

The patented design of the PCH 175 permits the mounting of the bi-lead as well as both configurations of the tri-lead LED while still maintaining the LED on standard .250” centers. The PCH 175 forms the bi-leads to meet conventional .100” circuit board pad spacing. In addition, the PCH 175 forms and holds the tri-leads in a triangular pattern which conveniently staggers the length of the leads for easier insertion into the PC board.

Because of its unique versatility, the PCH 175 permits the mounting of both the tri-lead and bi-lead LEDs in combination with one another. This greatly increases the design engineer’s latitude in the selection of color arrays and LEDs. The design of the PCH 175 also includes tabs which lock the LED leads in position once formed by the housing, and a dove-tail interlocking feature which permits the mounts to be banded together in arrays. The device is manufactured with standoffs, which permit easy board cleaning of solder flux after wave soldering operations.

The PCH 175 is constructed of U.L. 94 V0 polycarbonate thermoplastic and is available is available with or without a LED installed.