Harwin Introduces M300 Cable Assemblies with Patented 4-Finger Contact Design
Press Release Summary:
The M300 Cable Assemblies are available in 3, 6 and 10 contact formats with variety of cable assembly options. The units are offered with Beryllium Copper alloy construction and are subjected to high degrees of shock, vibration and mechanical stress. They feature stainless steel jackscrews and have a mating cycle durability of 1000 mates/un-mates. The assemblies can be operated in -65°C to 175°C temperature range and are suitable for motorsport, defense, factory automation, satellite and robotics applications.
Original Press Release:
High Reliability 3.00mm Pitch Power Connectors & Cable Assemblies with 10A Current Capacity
Setting new benchmarks in power delivery while dealing with both uncompromising operational environments & acute space constraints
Portsmouth, UK, 10 December 2018 – In keeping with the company’s core objective of providing elevated levels of performance in the most compact of components, Harwin’s expansive M300 family comprises robust cable-to-board, board-to-board and cable-to-cable power connectors. Available in 3, 6 and 10 contact formats, these units can be accompanied by a variety of cable assembly options (with lengths from 150mm to 450mm supplied).
Thanks to the patented 4-finger contact design employed, which relies on a Beryllium Copper alloy construction, connection integrity is always maintained – even when these connectors are subjected to high degrees of shock, vibration, or other forms of mechanical stress. Despite their limited dimensions, the narrow pitch connectors have a 10A current rating, and are therefore very well optimized for use in systems where the performance expectations are exacting, but space constraints also need to be contended with.
A combination of stainless steel jackscrews ensure secure mating. Consequently, the connectors have a mating cycle durability of 1000 mates/un-mates. A series of polarization mechanisms are also incorporated to prevent mis-mating occurring, plus the recessed ‘scoop-proof’ female contacts and shrouded housing arrangement for the male contacts help protect them from sources of potential damage. Furthermore, a back potted rear aids cable retention.
Halogen-free and RoHS compliant, the Harwin M300 offering is predominantly aimed at motorsport, defense, factory automation, satellite, robotics, renewable energy and avionics deployments. An extensive working temperature range is supported (spanning from -65°C to 175°C) and low outgassing properties are of major benefit if these connectors are deployed within a vacuum.
“With available board real estate often at a premium, engineers need access to high performance technology that can be implemented within extremely confined spaces,” states Giorgio Potenza, Strategic Market Manager for Avionics, Defense & Space at Harwin. “Through our M300 connector products, power can be delivered while simultaneously keeping overall component size and weight low, with the accompanying cable assemblies adding an extra dimension of convenience.”
About Harwin
Harwin is renowned worldwide for producing high reliability interconnect solutions that can deal with the most exacting of application demands - attending to the defense, aerospace, space, industrial, oil/gas and motorsport sectors. Over the course of the last 65 years, the company has continued to set new benchmarks in terms of innovation, automation and service, through ongoing investment in advanced equipment and the training of its staff. Harwin’s team of highly skilled engineers have been responsible for developing an impressive array of ‘must not fail’ connector products that outperform the competition. These include the Gecko (1.25mm pitch), Datamate (2mm pitch), Mix-Tek (combined signal, power and coax) and high temperature M300 (3mm pitch) product lines. In addition, the company offers easy-to-implement EMI/RFI shielding solutions, a comprehensive portfolio PCB hardware (spacers, links, bridges, terminals, test points, etc.) and a broad range of industry standard connectors. All these products are available with short lead times via its extensive sales and distribution network. Harwin’s global reach enables it to respond rapidly to customer needs, with sales offices and manufacturing facilities in the UK, the USA, Germany, France and Singapore. For more information, visit: www.harwin.com
For more details contact:
Ben Green – Head of Marketing, Harwin
Tel: +44 2392 314 532
Agency contact:
Rachel Sandeman – Account Director, Publitek
Tel: +44 2038 136 425
