Harwin has extended its Kontrol lineup of connectors for industrial and embedded applications, adding through-hole retention to further enhance resilience and board-level reliability in harsh operational environments. 72 new products have been added to the industrial connector family, extending the range by 48%. These industrial environments are evolving rapidly, with applications and modern equipment needing […]
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Configurator supports mixed power and signal layouts with multiple wire gauges
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 […]
From extreme to mainstream: how industrial connectors are evolving to meet today’s harsh demands
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. […]
Board-to-board interconnect series adds 49 new industrial components
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 […]
Digital design tools and expanded connector product portfolio showcased at electronica 2024
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 […]
Ensuring integrity in high-performance interconnects with connector backshells
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 […]
Harwin to showcase industrial connectors at Embedded World
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, […]
Harwin increases mixed layout Hi-Rel connector portfolio
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 […]
Interconnections for EV powertrain systems
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 […]
Harwin & MSA Components sign German distribution deal
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 […]
