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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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- Connectors for wire-to-wire, board-to-board and wire-to-board
- Quick-locking HF connectors for medical technology
- Connectors for smart energy management
- Sustainable Han connectors reduce TCO
- Digital twin: connector with administration shell
- Crimp-based wire-to-board connectors for printed circuit boards
- Connector for high-speed data transmission
- Automotive Single Pair Ethernet Connectors
- Hybrid connectors for power, signal and data
- Modular industrial plugs with domino concept
- Flexible Harting connector for printed circuit boards
- PNO specifies iX Industrial as a Profinet interface
- Low-loss connectors for data centers
- Push pull M12 connector now standardized thanks to IEC 61076-2-010?
- High-performance connector with CAT 6A performance
- Miniature connectors for safe signal transmission
- Push-pull connector with internal locking in IP65 / IP67
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Connectors for wire-to-wire, board-to-board and wire-to-board
17.09.2024 | With the Micro-Fit 3.0 connector system from Molex Rutronik is expanding its range to include a versatile solution for numerous industrial applications. These compact, fully polarized connectors with a pitch of 3 mm are designed for cable diameters of 18 to 30 mm and a current carrying capacity of up to 10,5 A.
The industrial connectors support wire-to-wire, board-to-board and wire-to-boardConfigurationsThis makes them suitable for use in automotive, consumer devices, telecommunications and medical technology.
All Highlights include the contact position assurance (TPA), which prevents unwanted contact movements, and the blind mate interface (BMI) variant, which enables blind mating with an offset of up to 2,54 mm. The ergonomic RMF (Reduced Mating Force) connector requires lower insertion and removal forces and has a service life of up to 250 mating cycles. The CPI connector has spring-loaded press-in pins whose special shape in the form of a needle eye allows a reliable connection with male and female Micro-Fit crimp contacts.
Thanks to the flexible variants such as SMT, press-fit or surface mount versions, the Micro Fit 3.0 Connectors are highly adaptable. The connectors are suitable for demanding applications, from washing machines to security systems and solar energy.
Quick-locking HF connectors for medical technology
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 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 areas of application in which high power transfer is 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 enables efficient, easy opening and closing of the connector, saving time and ensuring ease of use in critical medical environments. An exceptional holding force of 800 N guarantees maximum contact security. In addition, the sophisticated design of the extended connector housing ensures optimal strain relief and minimizes the risk of cable damage.
Connectors for smart energy management
November 22.11.2023, XNUMX | The best kilowatt hour is the one that is not used at all. Harting has on the SPS 2023 connectors will be introduced 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.
Sustainable Han connectors reduce TCO
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%.
Digital twin: connector with administration shell
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).
Crimp-based wire-to-board connectors for printed circuit boards
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.
Connector for high-speed data transmission
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 components is joined by a new range 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 high-speed SPE pairs. 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.
Automotive Single Pair Ethernet Connectors
09.11.2022 | Yamamoto 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.
Hybrid connectors for power, signal and data
08.11.2022/XNUMX/XNUMX | Mechanical Engineers, Automation Engineers and Robotic Manufacturers need space-saving interfaces. For the medium power range Harting the Han Q Hybrid. The miniaturized interface enables components to be supplied with power, signals and data safely and without interference.
Low-loss connectors for data centers
26.07.2022 | With the plug-and-play connectors from Harting the energy consumption for IT equipment is reduced. The Han-Eco industrial connector, for example, minimizes the voltage loss on the units of Data Centers by up to 50% thanks to its particularly low-resistance contacts.
Modular industrial plugs with domino concept
30.05.2022/XNUMX/XNUMX | Presented against the background of industrial transformation Harting with the Domino modules, a new Han-Modular series. This takes the Harting connectors to a new module level. With the Domino connector, space and weight can be saved by up to 50%.
Flexible Harting connector for printed circuit boards
November 24.11.2021, XNUMX | Flexibility through modularity is becoming increasingly important in device design. Development times are reduced by digitalization and industrial transformation always shorter. Harting has two series PCBsconnectors that are modular and flexible.
PNO specifies iX Industrial as a Profinet interface
02.07.2021 | the PNO has the 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.
Push pull M12 connector now standardized thanks to IEC 61076-2-010?
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.
High-performance connector with CAT 6A performance
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, offers ODU a CAT 6A Solution for these requirements.
The inserts for the robust Miniature circular connectors ensure high-performance data transmission and meet the current 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.
Advantages of a plug connection with AMC High-Density at a glance:
- Cat 6A Data transfer at up to 10 Gbit / s
- Suitable for cables with max. AWG 24
- Tightness IP68, 20 m (120 min)
- Flexibility: Installed device parts can be inserted with two different types of locking: break-away or with an additional screw locking.
Miniature connectors for safe signal transmission
03.02.2020/XNUMX/XNUMX | The miniature Connectors Han DDD by Harting covers the miniaturization in Robotic and Automation services currently the most consistent. The triple D stands for the highest contact density. The secure signal transmission of the components also requires very little space.
Push-pull connector with internal locking in IP65 / IP67
16.01.2020 | Yamaichi's Electronics connector Y-Circ M with internal locking in IP65 / IP 67 is the first space-saving M12 push-pull connector design to receive the international standard IEC 61076-2-012. This enables design-ins for M12 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.
With Kuka from the Harting connector to robot connectivity
The components are sealed to IP65 / IP67 protection class. It uses independent sealing concepts for screw and push-pull connectors. This means that mixed applications of the components are reliably possible. Thanks to the particularly long locking hooks, it is also mechanically extremely robust, 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.
Push-pull connector according to IEC 61076-2-012
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 demonstrated 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 therefore not required to use 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.
Source: This article is based on information from the following companies: Harting, IMS Connector, Lemo, Molex, ODU, Phoenix Contact, Yamaichi.
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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.
