Hirose has launched a rugged high-power connector for industrial environments. Available in a lightweight plated plastic resin or a Zinc die cast shell, the PQ50 series connector is rated up to 600 V. The PQ50 series connector has a highly reliable 2-point contact design, which is beneficial when used in high vibration industrial applications like […]
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Hirose develops what it says is the lowest profile Nano SIM card connector
Hirose has launched what it is saying is the world’s lowest profile Nano SIM card connector. The KP13B Nano SIM card connector reduces the required printed circuit board (PCB) mounting space by up to 26% compared to other products on the market. The space-savings connector simplifies designs in digital cameras, digital video cameras, laptops, printers, […]
Low-profile push-pull nano SIM card connector reduces PCB mounting space
Hirose has developed the industry’s lowest profile push/pull Nano SIM card connector. Featuring an ultra-low profile of 1.12 mm, the KP13C Nano SIM card connector offers a printed circuit board (PCB) mounting space savings of up to 23% compared to other products on the market. The miniature KP13C Nano SIM card connector enables smaller consumer […]
Hirose connectors named Innovation Award Honorees for CES 2020
Hirose’s FX26 series and BM46 series connectors have both been selected as Innovation Award Honorees for CES 2020, the Consumer Electronics Show held annually in Las Vegas. FX26, a floating board-to-board connector with high heat resistance up to 140°C that withstands severe vibration environments, was developed for internal connection of powertrains including motor controllers, the […]
Card connector supports MicroSD and Nano SIM operation in one socket
Hirose has developed a card connector that supports both MicroSD and Nano SIM operation in one socket. The top slot of the user-friendly KP15B Series connector is used for a MicroSD card, while the bottom slot is for a Nano SIM card. The connector has a card detecting feature and a reverse card insertion prevention […]
Automotive power connector from Hirose for high heat and high vibration needs
Hirose has launched a low-profile wire-to-board connector for high heat and high vibration applications including automotive, off-highway and transportation. Combining a space-saving design with high heat resistance from -40° up to 125° C, the 2-mm pitch ZE05 series connector maintains high electrical conductivity even in severe heat environments. A double spring, three-point contact design with […]
High-speed edge card connector provides flexible stacking heights
Hirose has developed a 0.8 mm pitch board-to-board connector that allows for flexible stacking heights. The high-speed card edge FX27 series connector allows for varying board stack heights by simply changing the length the printed circuit board (PCB) interposer, eliminating the need for different height connectors. Additionally, the FX27 series features an increased XY axis […]
ix Industrial Ethernet connector test adapter for Fluke DSX CableAnalyzer
Harting, Hirose and Fluke networks have made available an adapter supporting the ix Industrial connector for its DSX CableAnalyzer family of network cabling certification tools. The ix Industrial is a rugged Ethernet connector for harsh environments, based on IEC 61076-3-124 standard with a 70 % smaller size than the traditional 8-pin modular (“RJ45”) connector. This […]
Harting and Hirose partner to drive Single-Pair Ethernet infrastructure
Hirose Electric Co. Ltd., Tokyo, and the Harting Technology Group have entered into an agreement to jointly develop, standardize products and market a connection technology system for Single Pair Ethernet (SPE). “The joint development in the area of Single Pair Ethernet continues and consolidates the successful technology partnership of both companies,” says Hirose President Kazunori […]
Low-profile wire-to-board power connectors are rated for currents up to 65 A
Hirose has expanded the current carrying capacity of it EnerBee power connector family. The DF60 series wire-to-board connector now supports applications requiring current ratings up to 65 A. Featuring a compact space-saving design, the DF60 series has a pitch of only 10.16 mm. It is available in straight, right angle and in-line configurations, as well […]
