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Heilind now stocking single-action lock connectors from Hirose

March 11, 2019 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

FH62 Series FPC

Heilind Electronics, an authorized distributor for Hirose, is now stocking the manufacturer’s FH62 Series FPC connectors. These robust connectors feature an easy-to-use single-action lock that secures through a simple insertion of the FPC after mounting — ultimately reducing assembly time. Because this design eliminates the requirement to close a locking lever while mating, it prevents […]

Filed Under: EE sync, Industry News, Medical Tagged With: Heilind Electronics, heilindelectronics, hiroseelectric

Screwless terminal block simplifies assembly and maintenance by up to 40%

December 21, 2018 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Hirose EF2 Series screwless terminal block

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 […]

Filed Under: DW sync, EE sync, Products Tagged With: Hirose, hiroseelectric

Micro pitch board-to-board connector delivers high transmission speeds for industrial equipment

August 2, 2018 By Jillian Zavoda Leave a Comment

Hirose, has developed a miniature board-to-board connector that combines a rugged design with high-speed transmission speeds of more than 10Gpbs to support a number of industrial applications. Featuring a pitch of only 0.8mm pitch, the ER8 Series contacts are optimized for signal integrity performance, ensuring reliable high-speed performance. Now available through authorized distributors, the ER8 Series is […]

Filed Under: EE sync, Markets, Telecom/Data Tagged With: hiroseelectric

Compact top-mount USB 3.1 Gen2 Type C connector from Hirose supports 10 Gbps

March 23, 2018 By Mary Gannon 1 Comment

HIrose-CX90B1-CX60[2]-PR-image

Hirose has added a top-mount version to its compact USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C connector family to meet customer requests for a rugged USB connector with a small PCB footprint. Designed for electronic devices susceptible to high-vibration and drop impacts, the top-mount CX90B1 series USB connector offers enhanced mounting strength to the PCB for increased durability. […]

Filed Under: DW sync, EE sync, Products Tagged With: hiroseelectric

Hirose expands space-saving back flip FPC connector offering

January 29, 2018 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

HIrose-FH58M-Series-image

Hirose has expanded its compact flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector product offering to include a 0.25-mm pitch version. Supporting USB 3.0, Embedded DisplayPort ver1.3 and MIPI D-PHY ver1.1 standards, the compact FH58M Series FPC connector is designed for consumer, medical, point-of-sale and other portable electronic applications. The FH58M Series of FPC connectors feature a back […]

Filed Under: EE sync, Medical, Products Tagged With: Hirose, hiroseelectric

Hirose compact I/O connector saves PCB space

December 6, 2017 By Ken Korane Leave a Comment

Hirose Electric, a global supplier of interconnects, has developed a rugged I/O connector that combines a small robust design with high-speed data transmission capabilities. That, in turn, enables industrial equipment advancements in smart manufacturing, according to company officials. The IX Series connector reduces installation space by up to 75% compared to RJ45 solutions, and up […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industry News, New Product Announcement Tagged With: Hirose, hiroseelectric

Hirose expands current rating of 17 power connectors

September 22, 2017 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Hirose-New-UL-Power-Spec-PR-image

Hirose has enhanced its extensive power product offering by expanding the current rating of 17 popular connectors. The higher current carrying capability allows the Hirose power connectors to be used in a wider range of applications including automotive, battery storage, consumer, home appliances, industrial automation, medical, robotics, smart grid/energy handling, telecom, and much more. The […]

Filed Under: DW sync, EE sync, Products Tagged With: Hirose, hiroseelectric

Hirose develops industry’s first low-profile FPC-to-board connector with positive lock

March 23, 2017 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Hirose-DF40GL-Series-pr

Hirose has launched a new low-profile flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector that supports FPC applications in a small package, and operates at USB 3.1 gen 2 speeds up to 10 Gbps. The DF40GL series is ideal for daughter boards in USB Type C Applications. Featuring a pitch of only 0.4 mm and a height of […]

Filed Under: EE sync, Electrical/Instrumentation, Markets, Products Tagged With: hiroseelectric

Compact I/O connector from Hirose downsizes industrial modules

January 30, 2017 By Abby Esposito Leave a Comment

Hirose-IX-Series

Hirose, Downers Grove, Ill., has developed a rugged I/O connector with an innovative space-saving design that enables a size reduction of industrial modules. The IX Series connector provides a space savings of up to 65% compared to RJ45 solutions, and up to 28% compared to competing snap-in I/O connector offerings. The IX Series I/O connector […]

Filed Under: Automation, Industry News, Products Tagged With: Hirose, hiroseelectric

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