Internal Connectors withstand demanding automotive conditions.

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Featuring 2.0 mm pitch, GT8E Series is suitable for ECUs, inverters, and battery chargers within automotive systems. Connectors come in variety of versions including wire-to-board and wire-to-wire; single or double row; right angle, and straight, in-line plug; as well as SMT or through-hole soldering. Operating from -40 to +125°C, connectors have voltage rating of 250 Vac, max contact resistance of 30 mΩ, and current rating of 3 A with 20–22 AWG wire or 1 A with 24–28 AWG wire.



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The GT8E Series Connector Provides Increased Performance in Automotive Inverters and Battery Chargers...



HIROSE'S VERSATILE CONNECTOR OFFERS HIGH PIN COUNT IN A SMALL FOOTPRINT



SIMI VALLEY, CA — Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, is currently offering the GT8E Series, a compact internal wire-to-board or wire-to-wire interface connector that can handle demanding automotive conditions. The GT8E Series connector features a 2.0mm pitch, providing a high pin count in a small footprint.



Designed for internal use in ECUs, inverters and battery chargers within automotive systems, the versatile GT8E Series connector is available in a wide variety of versions including wire-to-board and wire-to-wire; single or double row; right angle, and straight, in-line plug, as well as SMT or through-hole soldering. Available from 2-position single row modules to 24-position dual row models, GT8E Series offers a broad selection to meet many application requirements.



With reliable crimp contact connections, pin-in-paste metal fittings that improve PCB retention force, and a highly reliable positive lock latching structure featuring a clear tactile click, the GT8E Series performs well in harsh automotive environments including thermal shock, vibration, high temperature and sulfur dioxide exposure.



"The GT8E Series connector offers the highest pin count in the smallest footprint versus previously available products on the market," said Rick van Weezel, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Hirose Electric USA. "Combining a robust design and high performance capability, the GT8E family of unsealed connectors is especially desirable for use inside inverter and battery systems in hybrid electric vehicles."



The GT8E Series employs an advanced pin-in-paste method to improve PCB retention force and enable a one-time reflow process with other SMT components.



In addition to automotive ECUs, inverters and battery systems, the GT8E Series of unsealed connectors is also well suited for smart grid devices, servo motors, mounting equipment, and robotic applications.



With an operating temperature range of -40°C to +125°C, the GT8E Series has a rated voltage of 250V AC, rated current of 3 Amps with 20 to 22 AWG wire or 1 Amp with 24 to 28 AWG wire, contact resistance of 30m ohms maximum, and insulation resistance of 100M ohms minimum at 500V DC.



The GT8E Series connector is currently available from Hirose's distributors. For a list for distributors, please visit www.hirose.com/us.



For additional information about the GT8E Series connectors, please visit: www.hirose.com/us.



ABOUT HIROSE ELECTRIC

Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. is a leading global supplier of innovative interconnects, with sales of over $1 billion to customers worldwide. Hirose employs advanced engineering services, superior customer support and worldwide manufacturing capabilities to provide value-based connector solutions for various industries including: industrial, telecommunication, consumer electronics, computer and automotive. More information can be found on Hirose Electric’s corporate website at www.hirose.com/us.












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