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Self-aligning panel connectors support up to 3 A

May 23, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Hirose has expanded its miniature connector offering to include a version with blind mating ability. Constructed with self-aligning elements, the HR34P Series panel mount connector guides itself into the correct mating position. Commonly used for rack-to-panel connectivity in base stations, industrial machinery, medical equipment, and more, the blind mating connector is designed for applications where the electrical […]

Filed Under: connector components, Industrial, Medical, Products Tagged With: Hirose

Wire-to-board connector line now includes branch connector

December 13, 2023 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Hirose has expanded its low-profile DF51 wire-to-board connector series to include a branch connector. The DF51B Series enables the splitting of the cable into two separate paths. This not only simplifies the design and wiring process but also enables smaller and lighter end-products. Part of the SignalBee connector family, the 2.0 mm pitch DF51B Series […]

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

Board-to-board connectors pass 16 Gb/sec digital signals

December 7, 2023 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Hirose has expanded its DF40 board-to-board floating connector series to support PCI-ex Gen.4 (16Gbps) and MIPI D-PHY Ver.1.1 (1.5Gbps). The DF40F Series provides high-density mounting, significant space-savings, and high-temperature resistance to 125 degrees for automotive applications. The DF40F Series is most commonly used in in-vehicle sensor applications including cameras, LIDAR, millimeter-wave radar, and more. Simplifying […]

Filed Under: Automotive, board-to-board, connector components, Products Tagged With: Hirose

Wire-to-board connector now available in SMT version

November 29, 2023 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

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. […]

Filed Under: connector components, Industrial, Medical, wire-to-board connector Tagged With: Hirose

Flex-circuit-to-PCB connector handles 100 W

October 14, 2023 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: connector components, IoT, PCB connector, Wearables Tagged With: Hirose

Multi-RF board-to-board connector combines digital and RF signals

June 28, 2023 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: board-to-board, connector components, IoT, PCB connector, Products, RF, Wearables Tagged With: Hirose

The hermaphroditic IT14 series connector supports up to 112 Gbps in telecom and networking applications

March 23, 2023 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: connector components, Products, Telecom/Data Tagged With: Hirose

Waterproof USB connector with two new versions

July 18, 2022 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Automotive, connector components, DW sync, EE sync, Industrial, IoT, Medical, Products Tagged With: Hirose

Hirose’s BM50 series selected as a CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree

January 7, 2022 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: DW sync, EE sync, Electronics, FPC, Markets, PCB connector Tagged With: Hirose

Hirose increases power rating of space-saving hybrid FPC/FFC connector

December 10, 2021 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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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, […]

Filed Under: DW sync, EE sync, Electronics, power, Products Tagged With: Hirose

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