New-Tech Europe Digital Magazine | May 2016

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can withstand connector-to-cable retention forces of 444 N and contact retention forces to 110 N. The in- line mate is housed in an HDM 12 EX impact resistant metal or plastic shell and both are available as 90° right angle or straight versions. The metal version is required for shielding. Both the 4- and 5-pin configurations are available with A, B, D and P polarity codes. Additional pin counts and codes are available upon request.

switched on during the daytime, and in rear lamps. The other is a “Board to Wire Connector”, the lowest- profile connector in the industry*2 that is suitable for LED headlamp modules. These new products have the following features: This connector has a metal terminal connection structure that eliminates the need for FPC contacts for the first time in the industry*1, realizing direct connection between the LED- chip-mounted FPC and the control power board. It requires no relay harness, allowing the use of fewer components and fewer man-hours. The connector’s double-clip structure (clip metal contact structure) ensures its resistance to vibration and temperatures up to 125℃, both extremely desirable properties for headlamps. The connector’s inertial lock structure prevents incomplete engagement, thereby offering improved workability. This connector has an in-house- developed terminal shape that gives the connector a height of only 3.4 mm, the lowest profile of any connector in the industry*2. This low profile connector exerts a minimal effect on the lighting angle of the LED, enabling smaller and low profile LED lamp modules to be easily manufactured. The connector’s unique LED headlamp terminal structure gives it vital vibration resistance as well as heat resistance up to 125℃. The connector is equipped with a lock failure prevention guard that eliminates any failure in locking action, offering improved workability.

*1:On May 27, 2016, it was developed as a two-piece type board to FPC connector (according to research by Panasonic). *2:OnMay27,2016,itwasdeveloped as a connector for in-vehicle LED lamp modules (according to research by Panasonic). Remarks: The products will be exhibited at the JPCA Show 2016 held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 1 to 3 this year..

Amphenol Industrial’s

Hi-Rel industries shift to jackscrew fixings for ultimate connection security Robotics, Satellites & Motor Sport applications all benefit fromHarwin’s Datamate J-Tek in high shock and vibration environments Harwin has announced that several industries – satellites, robotics, motor sport – are now preferring to specify the company’s 2mm pitch Datamate family of high reliability connectors with jackscrews, rather than latches or other fixing mechanisms, to ensure secure connection. As well as guaranteeing connector retention and signal integrity, the J-Tek jackscrew fixing is also being used to connect PCBs together in innovative configurations where space is at a premium. Added security Comments Scott Flower, Harwin’s

Max-M12 Expansion The Amphenol Industrial Products Group has enhanced its Max M12 product line to include board level connectors that mate to a PCB board with straight or right angle solder pins. These new connectors are ideal for high speed data transmission devices found in harsh environments. The field installable and repairable MaxM12 offers discrete connections that seal in harsh environments without requiring overmolds. The Max M12 family of connectors is based on IEC 61076-2-101 and SAE J2839. They are backward compatible and can be mated with any standard M12 connector with the same indexing. This enhanced Max M12 PCB header mates to an in-line that

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