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FEATURES 
  Compact two-piece, all-metal receptacle for 
F5 MicroCan 
  Accepts two-thirds of the MicroCan (one-
third of MicroCan will extend out) 
  Allows reading iButtons® with either 
momentary or dwelled contact 
  Outer ring will hold MicroCan for dwelled 
contact 
  Two options for data contact: cantilever 
(DS9100B) or coiled spring (DS9100C) 
  >10000 insertion/withdrawal cycles with no 
performance degradation 
  Redundancy of contacts and high contact 
force ensure reliability 
  Probe withstands high temperatures required 
for PCB solder reflow operations 
  Material is stainless steel with selective tin-
lead plating for optimal solderability to 
printed circuit board 
  Cleaning fluids drain freely for quick clean up 
ORDERING INFORMATION 
PART DESCRIPTION 
DS9100-A+  Outer Contact (Ground) 
DS9100-B+ 
Center Contact Cantilever 
(Data) 
DS9100-C+ 
Center Contact Coiled Spring 
(Data) 
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package. 
DS9100A WITH DS9100B 
DS9100C WITH CORRECT 
ORIENTATION TO SOLDER PAD 
DESCRIPTION 
The DS9100 Touch and Hold Probe Stampings' function is similar to the DS9098 iButton Retainer. An 
F5 MicroCan will fit completely into the DS9098, but the flange and about one-third of the can will 
extend out if pressed into the DS9100. As a probe, the DS9100A together with the coiled spring 
DS9100C allows reading iButtons on contact. With additional pressure, the stiff springs of the 
DS9100A’s outer ring will deflect and grip the MicroCan sufficiently to provide a continuous contact to 
both the can rim (ground) and the can lid (data). If reading on contact is not required, the cantilever type 
center contact DS9100B can be used rather than the DS9100C
. 
DS9100
Touch and Hold Probe Stampings 
www.maxim-ic.com 
Dimensions are in millimeters 
19-4876; Rev 8/09 
iButton is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. 



