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Compact connector enables smaller portable device designs

August 14, 2025 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

A new multi-power hybrid FPC-to-board connector provides high power capacity while reducing mounting space requirements by up to 46% compared to conventional hybrid connectors. The connector features two main power contacts supporting 4A per pin, four sub-power contacts supporting 2.5A per pin, and 10 signal contacts. The connector measures 0.35mm pitch, 1.9mm width, 5.33mm length, […]

Filed Under: EE sync, Electronics Tagged With: Hirose Electric Co.

Industrial Ethernet connector line gets an inline jack

August 8, 2022 By Martin Rowe Leave a Comment

An inline jack for Hirose Electric’s IX series lets you construct panel-mount or extension cables.

Filed Under: Ethernet, Featured, Industry News, ix connectors, Telecom/Data Tagged With: Hirose Electric Co.

Hirose expands compact, high-current EnerBee power connector family

August 11, 2015 By WTWH Editor Leave a Comment

Hirose, a manufacturer in the development of innovative connector solutions, has developed the EnerBee family of small, high-power connectors for use in industrial power supply and other power-demanding applications such as servers, medical devices and home electronics. EnerBee connectors combine a compact space-saving design with high-end performance and current ratings from 5A to 50A. This […]

Filed Under: Industry News, Medical, Products Tagged With: Hirose Electric Co.

Hirose introduces single-circuit storage battery connector

May 28, 2015 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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Hirose, Simi Valley, Calif., has introduced the PS3C series connector, a high power, single circuit (position) cable connector supporting 150 A for storage battery applications. The PS3C Series is designed with a highly reliable blade contact that features a clip-like structure and bellows contacts with multiple contact points. This structure lowers contact resistance and enables […]

Filed Under: Products Tagged With: Hirose, Hirose Electric Co.

Hirose’s GT8E connector offers high pin count

January 30, 2015 By Mary Gannon 1 Comment

Hirose, Simi Valley, Calif., offers the GT8E Series, a compact internal wire-to-board or wire-to-wire interface connector that can handle demanding automotive conditions. It features a 2.0-mm pitch, providing a high pin count in a small footprint. Designed for internal use in ECUs, inverters and battery chargers within automotive systems, the versatile GT8E Series connector is available […]

Filed Under: Products Tagged With: Hirose, Hirose Electric Co.

Hirose develops long-life I/O connector for cable and docking stations

January 15, 2015 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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Hirose, Simi Valley, Calif., offers a rugged I/O connector that combines small size and light weight with high reliability and long operating life. The compact 3800 Series I/O connector is designed for cable and docking station applications within consumer, industrial, medical, and point-of-sale (POS) markets. A highly durable and reliable contact structure provides stable contact […]

Filed Under: Products Tagged With: Hirose, Hirose Electric Co.

Hirose releases IP68 weather-resistant circular power connector

November 5, 2014 By Connector Tips Editor Leave a Comment

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Hirose, Simi Valley, Calif., has released the HR41A series, a small, light IP68-rated plastic power connector offering advanced lightning surge protection (15 kV). It is well-suited to power applications in outdoor and other harsh environments. When the connector is mated, the waterproof gasket design prevents water intrusion, even while submerged in water at 2 m for 14 […]

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