Hirose has expanded its low-profile DF51K wire-to-board connector series to include a surface mount technology (SMT) version. Compatible with automated assembly processes, including pick-and-place machines, the DF51K SMT Series simplifies the assembly process and saves significant manufacturing time and cost. The compact SMT connector features a center lock design to offer high-density mounting on the PCB. […]
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Flex-circuit-to-PCB connector handles 100 W
Hirose has expanded its miniature hybrid flexible printed circuit (FPC) to a board connector family to simplify mating and provide design flexibility. Combining space savings and a high-power capacity, the BK22 Series connector enables OEMs to reduce the size of portable devices without sacrificing power performance. The BK22 Series connector offers minimized contact resistance that […]
Multi-RF board-to-board connector combines digital and RF signals
Hirose has released a multi-RF board-to-board connector that provides a size reduction of up to 71% compared to conventional designs. With the industry’s smallest width of only 2.2 mm, the BM56 Series supports multiple RF and digital signals with one board-to-board connector. By combining digital and RF signals into a single connector, the BM56 Series […]
The hermaphroditic IT14 series connector supports up to 112 Gbps in telecom and networking applications
Hirose has launched a stackable ball grid array (BGA) mezzanine connector designed for high-speed and high-density server applications. The hermaphroditic IT14 Series features a self-mating design to eliminate the need for additional mating parts. Fewer mating parts not only reduce costs but also increases reliability and enhance performance. The IT14 Series supports high-speed data transmission […]
Waterproof USB connector with two new versions
Hirose has expanded its rugged, waterproof USB 2.0 Type-C connector offering to include two new variants. The new IP8X-rated CX90MW6 mid-mount and IPX4-rated CX90BW top mount connectors deliver rugged performance in a wide range of consumer, industrial, and automotive applications. Rated to IPX8 and IPX4 respectively, the waterproof connectors include a front sealing gasket that […]
Hirose’s BM50 series selected as a CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree
Hirose’s BM50 series has been selected as an Innovation Award Honoree for CES 2022, the Consumer Electronics Show held annually in Las Vegas. The CES Innovation Awards internationally recognizes noteworthy products in 28 product fields based on the following criteria: product quality, design aesthetic, value provided to users, uniqueness and newness of product specifications, and […]
Hirose increases power rating of space-saving hybrid FPC/FFC connector
Hirose has developed a new hybrid flexible printed circuit (FPC) / flat flexible connector (FFC) that offers significant space-savings compared to competing products with the same permissible current. With a combination of power contacts capable of handling 12 and 0.5 A signal contacts, the TF43SW Series hybrid connector features a height of only 1.2 mm, […]
Ultra-small coaxial connector supports 5G apps
Hirose has enhanced its compact coaxial connector offering to serve the emerging 5G device market. 5G applications require connectors that can handle higher frequency, and the C.FL Series coaxial connector supports up to 30Ghz in an ultra-small footprint. Measuring only 2 mm x 2 mm with a 0.92 mm mated height, the C.FL Series connector […]
2.5 GHz high-frequency antenna connector employs one-step crimp termination
Hirose has reduced the size of its 2.5 GHz high-frequency antenna connector to offer significant space savings in automotive antenna systems. Employing a one-step crimp termination design, the GT21 Series antenna connector also reduces assembly time and cost. The crimp termination design also enables the cable assembly to be completed without touching the center conductor, […]
IX Industrial connector available in right-angle plug
Hirose has expanded its popular ix Industrial Series with the launch of a right-angle plug version. The right-angle plug was developed in response to customer demands for solutions that combine a rugged and durable design with space savings. The ix Industrial is commonly used in factory and process automation, machine to machine communication, robotics, sensors, […]
