There are many different Connectors, all of which have one function: they connect devices. The demands on them are increasing under the sign of Industry 4.0 connectivity: Miniaturization, modularization, individualization and digitization require ever better performance. We present here the novelties of push-pull, M12, CAT6, magnetic, high-performance, hybrid, circular, rectangular, board-to-board, bus or other Plugs numerous connection specialists.
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20.02.2024 | IMS Connector Systems presents the innovative HF connector series Medeasylock, specially designed for use in medical technology applications. This tailor-made connection technology was made from high-quality brass alloy. It has a unique quick-locking mechanism. Available in VNS and DNS variants with impedances of 50 and 60 ohms respectively, the connectors are based on the advanced 4.1-9.5 and 3.5-9.5 standards.
This means they meet the demanding requirements of the Medical Technology just. There they are used in magnetic field therapy devices, microwave heating systems, microwave generators and RF-controlled measurement and monitoring systems. Their versatility also extends to other application areas where high power transfers are essential, such as BTS systems in the telecommunications industry.
Designed to operate in a frequency range up to 10GHz and designed for a load capacity of up to 100 W, the connectors offer reliable performance under extreme conditions. Other features include a 360° rotation radius, the operating temperature range from -40° to +85°C, compliance with the IEC 60169-1 standards for protection against corrosion and moisture and IEC 60068-2-64 for vibration resistance.
The integrated Quick locking mechanism allows for efficient, easy opening and closing of the connector, ensuring time savings and ease of use in critical medical environments. An exceptional holding force of 800 N guarantees maximum contact security. In addition, the well thought-out design of the extended connector housing ensures optimal strain relief and minimizes the risk of cable damage.
November 22.11.2023, XNUMX | The best kilowatt hour is the one that is not used at all. Harting presented solutions at SPS 2023 that can reduce power consumption, including the future standard size M17, a circular connector for Gbit Ethernet as well as a T1 Industrial in mini push-pull housing.
22.04.2023/3/XNUMX | With the Han ORVXNUMX poses Harting on Hannover Messe 23 one power connector for Data Centers before, which is standardized and highly flexible. With a tool-free push-in technology, assembly times in the field can also be reduced by up to 30%.
16.04.2023 | Harting has worked with Microsoft, SAP and Siemens developed a “digital twin” that serves as a real technology demonstrator. This new development is based on the first “Smart Electrical Connector” (SmEC) connector with an active “Asset Administration Shell” (AAS).
10.03.2023/XNUMX/XNUMX | The crimp-based wire-to-board connectors Connexis has Phoenix Contact for the cable assembly designed for automated production. They enable quick and precise circuit board plug-in connections. A visual marking on the industrial connector makes assembly in the field or in-house production clear. The user can choose from a variety of individual printing. Coded plugs and base strips prevent incorrect plugging. Up to three codings are available.
The Connexis series Includes connectors and headers for vertical or horizontal connection and wall penetrations. This means that device connections and flying connections can be implemented using sockets and plugs. The crimp contacts are available for Lines from AWG 28 to AWG 14. With pitch dimensions of 2,5, 3,81 and 5,08 mm, the plug types D21, D31 and D32 are suitable for various signals and low-voltage supplies.
12.01.2023 | Lemo has its field-tested portfolio for the High speed data transfer with the advent of USB 3.1 and Single-pair Ethernet (SPE) connectors.
This adds the new series to the existing USB 2.0-compliant portfolio USB 3.1 Added connectors that guarantee a data transfer speed of up to 10 Gbit/s. The USB connectors have state-of-the-art inserts that guarantee optimal shielding and absolute signal integrity. They are also equipped with a pair of USB 2.0 contacts to ensure backwards compatibility and have two contacts for power supply.
The Ethernet-compliant portfolio with 1000 Base-T4 and 10G Base-T4-compliant solutions is joined by a new series of single pair Ethernet connectors with a data transfer speed of up to 1 Gbit/s. These miniature models are offered with 1 or 2 pairs of high-speed SPE. They guarantee a long-lasting, robust and secure connection.
The new USB connector 3.1 and SPE configurations are suitable for indoor and outdoor applications that require absolute signal integrity. They are available in the tried and tested series B, K and T.
09.11.2022 | Yamaichi Electronics With the Y-HDE series (HF116), offers the perfect connectors for data transmission in vehicles. The high-speed data Ethernet connectors transmit data rates of up to 20 Gbps. The Y-HDE meets all the requirements of automotive systems.
08.11.2022/XNUMX/XNUMX | Mechanical Engineers, Automation Engineers and Robotic Manufacturers need space-saving interfaces. Harting has developed the Han Q Hybrid for the medium performance range. The miniaturized interface enables a safe and trouble-free supply of power, signals and data to components.
July 26.07.2022, XNUMX | With Harting's plug-and-play connectors, energy consumption for IT equipment decreases. The Han-Eco industrial connector, for example, minimizes voltage loss on the units Data Centers by up to 50% thanks to its particularly low-resistance contacts.
May 30.05.2022, 50 | Against the background of industrial transformation, Harting is presenting a new Han-Modular series with the Domino modules. This raises the Harting connectors to a new module level. With the Domino connector you can save space and weight by up to XNUMX%.
November 24.11.2021, XNUMX | Flexibility through modularity is becoming increasingly important in device design. Development times are reduced by digitalization and industrial transformation getting shorter. Harting has two series PCBsconnectors that are modular and flexible.
02.07.2021 | The PNO has that ix Industrial mating face specified in their guideline "Profinet Cabling and Interconnection Technology - Guideline for Profinet Version 5.0" as a new standard for Ethernet applications. The guideline gives Profinet users a reliable set of rules for the industrial sector cabling.
30.11.2020 | So far they have followed Connectors Manufacturers have different approaches to the M12 connector with push-pull locking. Now there is a new norm that can bring them together. Dirk-Peter Post from Harting and Jürgen Sahm from Phoenix Contact explain the background in an interview.
February 27.02.2020, 10 | The technology markets are subject to an ever-increasing growth in data. The focus is primarily on fast and secure data transmission. The common standard solutions are often not sufficient, as the technical requirements for robust and space-saving industrial connectors in these applications are continually increasing. With the new XNUMX GBit/s Ethernet Inserts for the AMC high density Connectors Series, ODU offers a CAT 6A Solution for these requirements.
The inserts for the robust miniature circular connectors ensure high-performance data transmission and meet the common MIL standards. ODU offers AMC high-density series of connectors for use in military technology and Safety Technology including cable assembly, overmolding for standard and customer-specific use or flex layer assemblies. Of course, they are also suitable for other markets with such demanding requirements. The connectors are offered in high quality, reliable and customized system solutions.
03.02.2020/XNUMX/XNUMX | The miniature Connectors Han DDD from Harting covers miniaturization in Robotic and Automation services currently the most consistent. The triple D stands for the highest contact density. Safe signal transmission also requires little space.
January 16.01.2020, 65 | Yamaichi's Electronics Y-Circ M connector with internal locking in IP67 / IP 12 is the first space-saving M61076 push-pull connector design to receive the international standard IEC 2-012-12. This enables design-ins for MXNUMX connectors without proprietary solutions.
The cable-side plug of the M12 push-pull connector snaps deep into the device socket from the inside using the locking hooks. This means that the push-pull circular connector with push-pull locking requires exactly the same installation space as a common M12 connection with screw locking. With this technology, the M12 device socket can be completely integrated into the end device like the distribution box.
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The system is sealed according to protection class IP65 / IP67. It uses independent sealing concepts for screw and push-pull connectors. This means that mixed applications of the connectors are reliably possible. Thanks to the particularly long locking hooks, it is also extremely robust mechanically, even in applications with torsional loads.
The locking hooks of the cable plug are supported against the thread segments of the device socket. This offers significant advantages when exposed to torsion and rotation. All the advantages of push-pull locking are available to the user, such as miniaturization, blind and tool-free plugging or time savings. In addition, the M12 connector is easy to handle in accordance with the standardized M12 specifications.
The push pull circular connector has now been standardized according to the international standard CDV IEC 61076-2-012. During the international standardization, industry-standard requirements regarding device integration and functionality were introduced and taken into account. This is the basis for cross-manufacturer compatibility, which has already been proven between different manufacturers. The implementation of IEC 61076-2-012 took less than two years.
The device socket can accommodate conventional M12 connectors with screw locking. Users are not limited to a special Cables Plug in and remain flexible. The push-pull connector from Yamaichi Electronics is available in the codings A, B, D. X coding for high data rates according to CAT.6A. L coding for power transmission will follow soon.
Angela Struck is editor-in-chief of the development scout and freelance journalist as well as managing director of Presse Service Büro GbR in Ried.