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160 Amp In-line Power Connector From Hirose Simplifies Assembly

160 Amp In-line Power Connector From Hirose Simplifies Assembly

EF1 Series power connector features quick and secure one-step connection via a snap-in lock, eliminating the need for contact screws…

DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS — March 27, 2017 — Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has developed a single-pole 160 Amp in-line power connector that supports a wide range of power control and battery applications. The high-current EF1 Series power connector utilizes a crimp contact that offers a quick and secure one-step connection. The snap-in lock produces a secure, locking connection and eliminates the need for contact screws, ensuring a stable and consistent connection.

The EF1 Series has a highly reliable contact spring design with multiple contact points. This design feature lowers the contact resistance and increases the current flow.

The EF1 Series connector is available in DIN rail and panel mount versions. Assembly is simple, and standard commercial crimp terminals can be used with the applicable 38mm2 (AWG#2) conductor size cable. Four types of keying are available to prevent mis-mating when using multiple connectors.

“The EF1 Series combines high-current capability with quick and easy assembly to offer a simple, straightforward power connector solution,” said Rick van Weezel, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Hirose Electric USA. “By eliminating the need for screws, the EF1 eliminates the need for continued retightening, reducing maintenance time and cost, while increasing connector security and reliability.”

The robust EF1 Series is well suited for a wide range of power controllers, power inverters, storage batteries, medical devices, base transceiver stations, and robot controllers.

The EF1 Series has a rated voltage of 1000V AC/DC, a contact resistance of 0.5 milliohms, and an operating temperature of -25 degree C to 105 degree C.

For additional information about the EF1 Series connector, visit:
https://www.hirose.com/product/en/products/EF1/

For more information on Hirose visit www.hirose.com/us

ABOUT HIROSE ELECTRIC
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. is a leading global supplier of innovative interconnects, with sales of over $1 billion to customers worldwide. Hirose employs advanced engineering services, superior customer support and worldwide manufacturing capabilities to provide value-based connector solutions for various industries including: industrial, telecommunication, consumer electronics, computer and automotive. More information can be found on Hirose Electric’s corporate website at www.hirose.com.

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Hirose’s New High-current Power Connector Simplifies Installation And Maintenance

DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS — March 20, 2017 — Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has launched a new high-current power supply connector with a snap-lock mechanism that ensures a safe and secure connection. Available in panel mount and DIN rail versions, the snap-lock EM35M Series power connector reduces wiring procedures and eliminates screw loosening commonly found in buss bar applications.

Designed for manufacturing power control boxes, generators, fuel batteries, and more, the EM35M Series power connector supports up to 50 Amps with an AWG #8 cable. The 4-position (three-phase power source + ground) connector offers flexible and customizable keying options that prevent mis-mating of multiple connectors. The EM25M Series power connector uses up to two keys on the plug and up to three keys on the receptacle for a total of ten keying combinations.

As a safety measure, the connector’s mating sequence design ensures the ground contact is connected first when mating, and last when unmating, to provide a proper ground before power is applied. In addition, the female contacts have a protective cover that reduces exposure and potential damage during cable assembly and delivery. Crimp termination via a standard JIS tool provides quick and easy installation and maintenance.

“The EM35M Series reduces installation time and increases cost savings because it requires much less wiring and eliminates screw tightening. In addition, the crimp termination does not require a special crimp termination tool, saving substantial time compared to solder termination,” said Rick van Weezel, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Hirose Electric USA.

The EM35M Series connector is TÜV and UL certified. The power connector has a rated voltage of 500V AC or 500V DC, contact resistance of 1 milliohm maximum, insulation resistance of 5000 Megaohm minimum, and an operating temperature of -40 degrees C to +125 degrees C.

For additional information about the EM35M Series connectors, visit: https://www.hirose.com/product/en/products/EM35M/

For more information on Hirose visit www.hirose.com/us

ABOUT HIROSE ELECTRIC
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. is a leading global supplier of innovative interconnects, with sales of over $1 billion to customers worldwide. Hirose employs advanced engineering services, superior customer support and worldwide manufacturing capabilities to provide value-based connector solutions for various industries including: industrial, telecommunication, consumer electronics, computer and automotive. More information can be found on Hirose Electric’s corporate website at www.hirose.com

New 12g Sdi Connector From Hirose Simplifies Pcb Layout, Reduces Labor & Decreases Assembly Time

New 12g Sdi Connector From Hirose Simplifies Pcb Layout, Reduces Labor & Decreases Assembly Time

DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS — March 15, 2017 — Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has developed a serial digital interface (SDI) compliant connector that supports high transmission speeds up to 12Gbps. The miniature BNC75 Series radio frequency (RF) connector features an optimized center contact design that simplifies PCB layout and supports SMT processing, decreasing labor and assembly time.

The BNC75 Series connector supports 3G, 6G and 12G transmission, and is available in thread-fastened and bulkhead versions. By supporting high-speed transmissions up to 12Gbps versus traditional SDI connectors, the BNC75 Series can reduce the number of 3Gbps or 6Gbps SDI connectors required in a design. This not only enables a drastic reduction in the size of a device, but also significantly decreases mating time and component costs.

The BNC75 Series helps reduce the size of broadcasting cameras, FA/commercial cameras, security cameras, medical equipment, and more.

The BNC75 Series meets the 12G-SDI connector standard, offering high frequency performance that exceeds requirements up to the third harmonics (18GHz). The RF connector has a taper-shape single terminal design that generates high impedance matching performance at 75ohms. The single terminal design minimizes signal reflection and improves frequency characteristics versus through hole technologies.

“The new BNC75 Series supports image data transmission equivalent to 12Gbps through a single line specified in the 12G-SDI standard. A unique terminal design offers higher frequency performance by eliminating impedance disruptions often found in existing technologies,” said Rick van Weezel, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Hirose Electric USA.

The ROHS certified connector has an operating temperature of -40 degrees C to +85 degrees C.

For additional information about the BNC75 Series connectors, visit: www.hirose.com/product/en/products/BNC75/

For more information on Hirose visit www.hirose.com/us.

ABOUT HIROSE ELECTRIC
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. is a leading global supplier of innovative interconnects, with sales of over $1 billion to customers worldwide. Hirose employs advanced engineering services, superior customer support and worldwide manufacturing capabilities to provide value-based connector solutions for various industries including: industrial, telecommunication, consumer electronics, computer and automotive. More information can be found on Hirose Electric’s corporate website at www.hirose.com.

Hirose Develops Super Low-profile Back Flip Fpc Connector For High-density Applications

Hirose Develops Super Low-profile Back Flip FPC Connector For High-density Applications

With a height of only 0.65mm, the low-profile flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector facilitates smaller and thinner portable electronic designs…

Hirose Develops Super Low-profile Back Flip FPC Connector For High-density Applications

DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS — September 13, 2016 — Hirose, a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative connector solutions, has designed a miniature printed circuit (FPC) connector for portable electronics that require high-speed transmission. The FH53 Series FPC connector employs a back flip style actuator that minimizes the required mounting area, saving valuable PCB real estate. The compact FH53 Series FPC connector is on a 0.2mm pitch, a mounted depth of 3.2mm and a height of only 0.65mm. With a weight of only 0.034g, the FPC connector is well suited for wide range of consumer, medical, point-of-sale and wearable electronics applications.

The FH53 Series FPC connector offers excellent impedance characteristics, and delivers high-density transmission required to support Embedded DisplayPort ver1.3 and MIPI D-PHY ver1.1 standards.

“Compared to other back flip flexible printed circuit connectors currently on the market, the miniature, lightweight FH53 Series reduces the PCB mounting area by 46% with a 60% reduction in weight,” said Rick van Weezel, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Hirose Electric USA. “The reduction in size and weight combined with ruggedness and high-data rates make this connector an ideal solution for a wide range of small, high-density devices.”

The FH53 connector has a top contact design that employs a contact retention spring, which ensures high reliability and signal continuity. The back flip style actuator and bottom contact design provides a high retention force of 9.9N. The contact design also prevents against solder wicking and flux penetration.

The FPC connectors have a user-friendly design, which includes wide tapers providing smooth FPC insertion. The FH53 Series also incorporates a metal lock mechanism, which allows for horizontal FPC insertion/withdrawal, and produces a clear tactile click that insures complete insertion. The FPC tab lock firmly holds the FPC in place until the actuator is locked.

The FH53 Series is currently available in 41-position (full production) and 51-position (samples) versions, with 21- and 31-position models available soon. The connector meets halogen-free requirements and is RoHS compliant.

The high-speed FH53 Series is designed for portable electronics that require high-speed transmission, including smart phones, cameras & video recorders, notebooks & tablets, DVD & Blu-ray players, portable music players, handheld gaming systems, and medical devices.

For additional information about the FH53 Series FPC connectors, please visit: www.hirose.com/us.

For additional information please go to http://www.hirose.com/product/en/products/FH53

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PQ Series – High Power Connectivity Solutions

Hirose introduces the PQ50 series with high voltage capability supporting NFPA79 compliant cable for industrial equipment.

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Miniature 2.5 Amp Connector From Hirose Delivers High Current Capacity In A Small Package

Miniature 2.5 Amp Connector From Hirose Delivers High Current Capacity In A Small Package

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15, 2015

Editor Contact Information
Chris Tubbs, Hirose Electric
(805) 306-2052
ctubbs@hirose.com

Garth Miller, All Business Marketing
(919) 424-0090
garth.miller@allbusmarketing.com

DF52 Series wire-to-board connector utilizes a compact, space saving layout…

MINIATURE 2.5 AMP CONNECTOR FROM HIROSE DELIVERS HIGH CURRENT CAPACITY IN A SMALL PACKAGE

SIMI VALLEY, CA — July 15, 2015 — Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has introduced the DF52 Series, a small 0.8mm pitch wire-to-board connector that delivers up to 2.5 Amps per contact. With a height of only 1.75mm and a depth of 4.1mm, this miniature wire-to-board connector provides significant PCB space savings. The low-profile DF52 Series combines a compact design with a thick housing structure, ensuring high reliability and ruggedness in consumer, gaming, imaging, security and wearable applications.

The DF52 Series utilizes robust box-shaped crimp terminals that prevent snaring or breakage and stabilize the contact. The header terminals are C-shaped with two points of contact on the top and bottom. Offering low contact resistance via highly conductive materials, the DF52 Series is well-suited for high current applications.

“The DF52 Series has a housing wall thickness 1.5 times thicker than competing connectors. With a breaking strength of 9.5N, this wire-to-board connector is 1.5 times stronger than competing products on the market,” said Rick van Weezel, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Hirose Electric USA. “The DF52 Series offers one of the most reliable, high power connectors in a compact, space saving design.”

In addition, the DF52 Series features a patent-pending design with slits in the housing that allow visual confirmation of mating completion and improves overall efficiency of assembly.

The DF52 Series is rated up to 2.5 Amps maximum with 28 AWG for 2 positions. Multiple positions ranging from two to 20 are available.

The DF52 Series is RoHS-compliant, with an operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, a rated power voltage of 100V AC/DC, a rated power contact resistance of 10 milliohms, and an insulation resistance of 100 megaohms minimum at 100V DC.

For additional information about the DF52 Series connectors, please visit: www.hirose.com/us.

ABOUT HIROSE ELECTRIC
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. is a leading global supplier of innovative interconnects, with sales of over $1 billion to customers worldwide. Hirose employs advanced engineering services, superior customer support and worldwide manufacturing capabilities to provide value-based connector solutions for various industries including: industrial, telecommunication, consumer electronics, computer and automotive. More information can be found on Hirose Electric’s corporate website at www.hirose.com.

Hirose's Hybrid Connector Combines Floating Contact Alignment With High Speed Transmission

Hirose’s Hybrid Connector Combines Floating Contact Alignment With High Speed Transmission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 13, 2016
Editor Contact Information
Bill Kysiak, Hirose Electric
630-282-6707
bkysiak@hirose.com

Garth Miller, All Business Marketing
919-424-0090
garth.miller@allbusmarketing.com

FX23 Series board-to-board connector provides fast transmission speed with ± 0.6mm maximum floating in XY directions…

HIROSE’S HYBRID CONNECTOR COMBINES FLOATING CONTACT ALIGNMENT WITH HIGH SPEED TRANSMISSION

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — April 13, 2016 — Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has developed a hybrid power and signal board-to-board connector that features high-speed transmission capability up to 8 Gbps and a highly reliable floating contact mechanism that simplifies assembly. The FX23 Series is designed for a wide range of high-speed applications including medical devices, office imaging equipment, measurement equipment, industrial computer systems, automotive navigation and audio systems, broadcast equipment, base station transceivers, industrial machinery and more.

A member of Hirose’s FunctionMAX family of high-speed board-to-board connectors, the 0.5mm pitch FX23 Series connector supports high-speed applications with a specialized contact structure that utilizes a ground contact between adjacent differential pairs to reduce crosstalk. In addition, this contact structure provides superior impedance matching, even with short rise times.

The connector’s floating design offers a degree of play between the contacts during mating, allowing the board-to-board connector to absorb alignment errors up to ± 0.6mm in X and Y axis directions. By self-centering in both the X and Y directions, the floating structure eliminates mechanical stress at the SMT leads. This unique floating contact structure is particularly convenient when mating multiple connectors on the same printed circuit board, saving significant assembly time and costs.

The hybrid power and signal connector has two built-in power contacts located on each side of the FX23 Series connector housing that provide a power rating of 3 Amps per pin. The hybrid structure also reduces the number of pins required, saving space. Available in right angle and parallel versions, the FX23 Series is offered in 20, 40, 60, 80, 100 and 120 positions.

“The FX23 Series’ floating feature ensures correct and safe mating, reduces the stress on mounted parts, decreases solder cracking, and enhances reliability,” said Rick van Weezel, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Hirose Electric USA. “Combining this feature with high transmission rates provides a highly functional solution for demanding applications.”

The FX23 Series connector uses a single metal post that allows mounting to the top and bottom sides of the PCB, as standard double metal posts interfere with mounting on both sides. Pin-in-hole intrusive reflow can be applied and reduces the manual soldering process of the metal posts. In addition, the FX23 Series can accept coating agents.

For additional information about the FX23 Series hybrid power and signal, board-to-board connector, please visit www.hirose.com/us/

ABOUT HIROSE ELECTRIC
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. is a leading global supplier of innovative interconnects, with sales of over $1 billion to customers worldwide. Hirose employs advanced engineering services, superior customer support and worldwide manufacturing capabilities to provide value-based connector solutions for various industries including: industrial, telecommunication, consumer electronics, computer and automotive. More information can be found on Hirose Electric’s corporate website at www.hirose.com.

Hirose Introduces A New H2.4 Series Solderless Compression Mount 2.4mm Coaxial Connector

Hirose Introduces A New H2.4 Series Solderless Compression Mount 2.4mm Coaxial Connector

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 20, 2015

Editor Contact Information
Chris Tubbs, Hirose Electric
(805) 306-2052
ctubbs@hirose.com

Garth Miller, All Business Marketing
(919) 424-0090
garth.miller@allbusmarketing.com

Compression-mount H2.4 connector supports up to 50GHz frequency with a transmission speed of 25GB/s…

HIROSE INTRODUCES A NEW H2.4 SERIES SOLDERLESS COMPRESSION MOUNT 2.4MM COAXIAL CONNECTOR

SIMI VALLEY, CA — April 20, 2015 — Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has added a compression-mounted 2.4mm coaxial connector to its extensive RF connector offering that is ideal for applications in lab equipment, test equipment, characterization boards, and high-speed backplanes for data/computing and network analyzers. The H2.4 Series meets the MIL-STD348B standard, and supports up to 50 GHz with a transmission speed of 25 Gbps.

Featuring a stub-less design with screw-mounting to the PCB, the high-bandwidth H2.4 Series coaxial connector simplifies the assembly process and provides several electrical and mechanical advantages over soldered versions. With traditional soldered through-hole type models, signal reflection may be caused by the stub protruding through the board, but the with H2.4 compression-mounted connector, the center contact is mounted flush with the PCB. This eliminates the stub, and signal reflection is significantly reduced. The H2.4 Series also optimizes design flexibility as it can be used with PCB boards of various thicknesses (1.6mm minimum). In addition, the connector is reusable and can be attached and removed to boards for multiple uses, saving time and costs.

“Solder terminations inherently introduce the potential for human error. A screw mount design eliminates this human error variable and ensures a high reliability connector with excellent high- frequency performance and consistent assembly quality,” said Rick van Weezel, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Hirose Electric USA. “Through-hole mount types are also limited to one PCB thickness, but a stubless screw mount type allows for various PCB thickness with one connector type.”

The H2.4 Series plug is manufactured with a 0.085 inch semi-flexible cable with terminated plugs on each end, and the receptacle features a gold-plated ground ring for stabilizing grounding on the PCB.

The connector has a contact resistance of 4 milliohms max in the center and 2 milliohms max in the outer section. This H2.4 Series connector series is rated for 500 mating cycles with a characteristic impedance of 50 ohms.

For additional information about the H2.4 connectors, please visit: www.hirose.com/us.

ABOUT HIROSE ELECTRIC
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. is a leading global supplier of innovative interconnects, with sales of over $1 billion to customers worldwide. Hirose employs advanced engineering services, superior customer support and worldwide manufacturing capabilities to provide value-based connector solutions for various industries including: industrial, telecommunication, consumer electronics, computer and automotive. More information can be found on Hirose Electric’s corporate website at www.hirose.com/us.

Hirose Water-resistant In-line Power Connector From Hirose

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 30, 2015

Editor Contact Information
Chris Tubbs, Hirose Electric
(805) 306-2052
ctubbs@hirose.com

Garth Miller, All Business Marketing
(919) 424-0090
garth.miller@allbusmarketing.com

Small DF63W Series wire-to-wire connector delivers IP67-rated protection in a compact package…

WATER-RESISTANT IN-LINE POWER CONNECTOR FROM HIROSE

SIMI VALLEY, CA — September 30, 2015 — Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has introduced the DF63W Series, a small wire-to-wire power connector capable of delivering up to 14 Amps. A slim design and all-plastic shell with smooth contour makes the DF63W Series ideal for wiring in small spaces. IP67-rated water-resistant protection is accomplished utilizing a wire seal and housing seal that is pre-assembled in the housing. The crimped contacts and wire are easily inserted through the seals to complete the cable assembly.

The small size and high durability of the DF63W Series connector makes it an ideal choice for LED lighting, consumer and home appliances, food processing machinery, automatic ticket gates, medical devices, motorized bicycles, robotic machinery, and security systems.

Available in a 2-position single-row, 3-position double-row, and 4-position double-row version, the DF63W Series connector accepts AWG from 16 to 22. Two different keying types are offered in black and white colors to prevent cross-mating in multi-use applications.

“Designed for environments that require IP67 sealing and small size, the compact DF63W Series in-line connector simplifies wiring in narrow spaces,” said Rick van Weezel, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Hirose Electric USA.

Utilizing a highly reliable contact structure, the DF63W Series delivers ruggedized connectivity that is resistant to shock and vibration and minimizes contact fretting.

The DF63W Series connector features a center latch that provides a tactile click during mating and visual confirmation of a completed lock condition. The latch is also protected by tapered side guards that prevent entanglement in the conduit and accidental unmating.

The DF63W design has no exposed metal components, reducing the possibility of shock and arcing.

In addition, the plug and receptacle use the same crimping applicator, potentially reducing cable assembly tooling costs.

The DF63W Series features a voltage rating of 630V AC/DC, a contact resistance of 10 m ohms maximum, and an insulation resistance of 1000 M ohms minimum. The DF63W Series has a mating durability of 30 full insertion/withdrawal cycles and an operating temperature range of -40°C to +105°C.

For additional information about the DF63W Series connectors, please visit: www.hirose.com/us.

ABOUT HIROSE ELECTRIC
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. is a leading global supplier of innovative interconnects, with sales of over $1 billion to customers worldwide. Hirose employs advanced engineering services, superior customer support and worldwide manufacturing capabilities to provide value-based connector solutions for various industries including: industrial, telecommunication, consumer electronics, computer and automotive. More information can be found on Hirose Electric’s corporate website at www.hirose.com