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FEATURE INTERCONNECTION


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that’s your own size Electronics connector market embraces the trend of miniaturisation


To match the industry’s need for smaller, more refined components, Harting presents its newest range of miniaturised connectors


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he ongoing miniaturisation trend within the connector market is a direct response to consumer demands for compact electronic equipment. Devices such as sensors, cameras and automation equipment are rapidly decreasing in size, whilst displays and screens are becoming thinner and flatter. As these components get smaller, they simultaneously need to become more powerful in order to meet consumers’ expectations, in terms of their data, signal and power capabilities. It therefore stands to reason that device connectors must also decrease in size, so that they don’t take up too much installation space for new, miniaturised equipment. As a result, device manufacturers are redesigning products in ever shorter cycles, to ensure that they are future-proofed and tough enough to cope with demanding environments.


THE IX INDUSTRIAL CONNECTOR An example of this is the ix Industrial, a robust and compact Ethernet interface connector from Harting, which supplements the next generation of miniaturised products with enhanced data transmission rates. The ix is designed to replace the traditional RJ45, which is too large to use in the latest generation of micro products. To resolve the sizing issue, Harting has made the ix Industrial PCB jack 70 per cent smaller than the RJ45 socket. This means that the ix can be easily incorporated into smaller devices, allowing a higher packing density. In addition, the ix combines data transmission and power supply into a single interface, further reducing the area required for connectors.


14 JUNE 2019 | ELECTRONICS


This is applicable within a number of industries: transportation for example, as flat screen displays and passenger information systems on public transport can be supplied with both power and data, via the ix interface. Despite its reduced size, the ix Industrial still produces Cat. 6A performance, for 1/10Gbit/s Ethernet at a control level.


SHIELDING YOUR CONNECTORS Whilst it’s vital to ensure new designs can meet consumer requirements, the reliability of new products is equally important. Harting places an emphasis on the precision and quality of its products, to ensure that they are both robust and durable enough. By undertaking rigorous testing of IPx


protection, mating reliability, robustness, vibration resistance and EMC safety, one can be assured that all critical factors have been assessed to an industry accepted standard.


Harting’s PushPull connector technology, able to withstand the pressures of today’s industry


The ix industrial connector, one of a number of Harting’s new miniaturised components


On this subject, relating back to Harting’s PushPull connector technology introduced on the previous page, the PushPull V4 industrial range presents a connector with a resilient, one-piece housing material that protects the connection from aggressive chemicals. This makes it suitable for use in harsh industrial and outdoor environments. The V4 Industrial also comes with additional IP65 / 67 protection covers on both ends, meaning it’s safeguarded from total dust ingress and water. Similarly, the ix Industrial has been designed and built to withstand the rigours of industrial environments, resolving the issues associated with the RJ45, whose plastic locking tabs are easily broken. The socket and connector are securely locked together by two metal snap-in hooks, ensuring a robust and vibration-proof connection from the cable to the circuit board. Industry standards are also an important facet of new connector technology. They ensure the reliability and compatibility of new products, whilst speeding up the time it takes to get a new development to market. Both the ix Industrial and PushPull V4 Industrial have been thoroughly tested to ensure that they meet the required standards. The housing of the V4 has been tested according to railway standards for shock, vibration and temperature resistance, meeting EN 45545-2. Contrastingly, the ix complies with IEC 61076-3-124 and conforms to the shock and vibration resistance levels set out in EN 50155 railway specifications. As a result, consumers have security in terms of planning, and peace of mind that these products can stand up to the toughest of tests.


Harting www.harting.com / ELECTRONICS


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