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 […]
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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 […]
Screwless terminal block simplifies assembly and maintenance by up to 40%
Hirose has developed a screwless terminal block series that significantly reduces the electrical wiring time and maintenance workload compared to conventional terminal blocks. The Zero Screw EF2 series features a unique single-action connection design that requires the user to simply push a ring terminal into the connector. By eliminating the need for screws, these terminals […]
Heiland Electronics now offering Hirose CX series USB Type-C connectors
Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Hirose, is now stocking the manufacturer’s CX Series USB Type-C connectors. The next-generation CX Series conforms to USB Type-C (3.1 Gen 2) — the new protocol for data connectivity in the consumer, industrial machinery and automobile markets. Featuring quick charging and a 10 Gbps […]
USB Type-C connectors from Hirose meet high current and rugged design needs
Hirose has expanded its compact USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C connector family with the introduction of four new versions that offer high current performance, waterproof certification and vertical orientation for enhanced design flexibility in a compact form factor. Designed to meet customer requests for a rugged USB connector with a small PCB footprint, the CX connector […]
Expanded coaxial connectors from Hirose for high-frequencies up to 40 Ghz
Hirose has launched a series of MIL compliant coaxial connectors that deliver excellent high frequency performance up to 40 Ghz. The SMP series mmWave connector features a user-friendly push-on lock and is available in wide variations including plug, jack, adapter and terminator. Offering high contact reliability, the SMP Series self-aligns to ensure proper and secure […]
FPC connector from Hirose features single-action lock for robotic assembly
Hirose has developed a compact flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector with a single-action lock designed for automatic assembly. In addition to simplifying assembly, the space-saving FH62 Series FPC connector also simplifies the design process. Supporting USB 3.0, Embedded DisplayPort ver1.3 and MIPI D-PHY ver1.1 standards, the compact FH62 Series FPC connector saves PCB space, vital […]
Hirose expands industrial connector offering with IDC plug and “B” key for non-Ethernet applications
Hirose has expanded its rugged ix Industrial Series product offering to include an insulation displacement connector (IDC) plug assembly for faster installation and a “B” Key version for non-Ethernet applications. The ix Industrial Series combines a small robust design with high-speed data transmission capabilities that enables industrial equipment advancements in smart manufacturing. The ix Industrial […]
Hirose launches unidirectional active optical connector system for up to 6.25 Gbps
Hirose has developed a unidirectional active optical connector system with built-in E/O on the Tx (transmit) end and an O/E on the Rx (receiver) end. The BF4M optical connector system converts a balanced high-speed differential electrical signal on a PCB at one end into a MM optical signal for transmission down a very thin flexible […]
Hirose launches high-temperatures FPC/FCC connector
Hirose has developed a rugged flexible printed circuit (FPC) / flat flexible connector (FFC) that offers high-heat resistance for harsh environment applications. With an operating temperature of up to 105°C, the FH63 series satisfies severe heat requirements found in automotive applications. It is currently available in a 30 and 40-position versions and accepts shielded FFC […]
