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Configurator supports mixed power and signal layouts with multiple wire gauges

July 10, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Harwin has upgraded its online cable configuration tool, designed to reduce the time engineers spend designing cable assemblies and enable ‘right-first-time’ configurations. Originally launched at Electronica 2024, the easy-to-navigate tool now covers the Gecko, Kona, and M300 ranges of Harwin HRi high-reliability products. Since its launch, Harwin has developed several other upgrades that it has […]

Filed Under: connector components, Industrial, Products Tagged With: harwin

From extreme to mainstream: how industrial connectors are evolving to meet today’s harsh demands

April 30, 2025 By John Feaster, Product Manager of BBi Connectors, Harwin Inc. Leave a Comment

The industrial and embedded systems world is undergoing a rapid transformation, placing unprecedented demands on system design and component selection. These systems, which once operated under relatively stable conditions, are now expected to function reliably in harsher environments, with tighter tolerances, and with far greater data loads due to the proliferation of industrial IoT systems. […]

Filed Under: Featured, Featured Contributions, Industrial, IoT, Markets Tagged With: faq, harwin

Board-to-board interconnect series adds 49 new industrial components

January 23, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Harwin has announced the expansion of its Kontrol range of industrial board-to-board interconnects (BBi), adding single-row connectors and cables to the 1.27mm pitch (0.05″) connectors. The range has been created to bridge the gap between high-end connectors and established pin header and socket solutions. The launch adds to Harwin’s existing dual-row Kontrol connectors, extending the […]

Filed Under: board-to-board, connector components, Industrial, Products Tagged With: harwin

Digital design tools and expanded connector product portfolio showcased at electronica 2024

November 11, 2024 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

Harwin electronica 2024 stand

Harwin will showcase digital product selection tools and connector technology at electronica 2024, booth A2.335, from November 12-15 in Munich. The company’s technical specialists will demonstrate online services, including an interactive cable configurator with 3D rendering from Cadenas and the SnapMagic (formerly SnapEDA) search engine solution. These tools aim to support product selection and application […]

Filed Under: connector components, EE sync, electronica 2024, Electronics, Events Tagged With: harwin

Ensuring integrity in high-performance interconnects with connector backshells

October 16, 2024 By Jessica Knight, Harwin Leave a Comment

This article examines how modern backshell technologies contribute to high-performance interconnects’ electrical and mechanical integrity and some key factors to consider during the specification phase. Today’s aerospace, defense, and medical applications demand connectors that offer high-speed and compact interconnections, withstand vibrations and shocks, and maintain immunity against electromagnetic and RF interference (EMI/RFI). Achieving this requires […]

Filed Under: FAQ, Featured, Featured Contributions Tagged With: faq, harwin

Harwin to showcase industrial connectors at Embedded World

February 16, 2023 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Harwin BBi_13_parts_2100x1500

Advanced interconnect specialist Harwin will be using the upcoming Embedded World event (Nuremberg, March 14-16) to focus on its newly defined BBi product portfolio. These high density board-to-board connectors are intended for use in challenging industrial applications, providing assured long-term operation. The BBi portfolio includes components for drives and controls, edge-based computing hardware, automation systems, […]

Filed Under: DW sync, EE sync, Industry News Tagged With: harwin

Harwin increases mixed layout Hi-Rel connector portfolio

November 22, 2022 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Gecko-MT-group-7x5-March-22

Harwin has expanded the contact layout options of its Gecko-MT high-reliability (Hi-Rel) connectors. Announced at Electronica in Munich, the new variants have been added to complement the existing symmetrical 2-power/8-signal and 4-power/8-signal layouts. There are six new contact arrangements that feature 2 to 6 power contacts and 4 to 24 signal contacts. These have a […]

Filed Under: DW sync, EE sync, Featured, Products Tagged With: harwin

Interconnections for EV powertrain systems

September 27, 2022 By Giorgio Potenza Leave a Comment

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Space constraints that characterize electric vehicle systems put special demands on connectors that must handle high power and rising data rates. Giorgio Potenza • Harwin There are six main systems directly associated with an electric vehicle (EV) powertrain. They consist of the onboard charger (OBC), the battery pack, the battery management system (BMS) that monitors […]

Filed Under: Automotive, connector components, FAQ, Featured, Markets Tagged With: faq, harwin

Harwin & MSA Components sign German distribution deal

August 10, 2022 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Harwin is bringing greater strength to its German supply chain through a new strategic partnership with MSA Components. The agreement allows MSA to offer all the latest products from Harwin’s extensive portfolio – including the cutting-edge Gecko, Datamate, Kona, and M300 series connectors. With a 75-year history of supporting technological developments, MSA Components is a […]

Filed Under: Aerospace, connector components, Medical, Military, Oil/Gas Tagged With: harwin, msacomponents

Hi-rel connector extends connection height to 17.15mm

July 20, 2022 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

To support the complete breadth of customer applications, Harwin adds another option to its popular Datamate series of high-reliability (Hi-Rel) connectors. Complementing the existing Datamate J-Tek connector range (fitted with jackscrews for secure mounting) with a 7.3mm board-to-board height when mated, the new female connector gives a significantly larger 17.15mm connection height. Providing more space […]

Filed Under: Aerospace, connector components, Industrial, ix connectors, marine, Products Tagged With: harwin

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