New industrial mini I/O connectors resist vibration
Posted to News on 18th May 2010, 21:57

New industrial mini I/O connectors resist vibration

Tyco Electronics is introducing an Industrial Mini I/O connector system featuring two points of contact to maintain performance and increase reliability in high-vibration environments. The compact connector, approximately one-quarter the size of a traditional RJ-45 plug, includes a latching system that is designed to protect the plug from pull-out during high vibration or collision.

New industrial mini I/O connectors resist vibration

James Gula, the product manager at Tyco Electronics, comments: "Our new product meets the stringent demands of industrial devices. The rigid latching system and multiple contact points significantly reduce the risk of information loss in high-vibration environments. The connector system is an excellent replacement for existing RJ-45 technology; it occupies significantly less space while offering increased functionality."

The polarised wire-to-board interface features two keying options to prevent mismating and consists of eight individual circuits to accommodate I/O signals. Electrical specifications include a current rating of 0.5A and a 30V rating on 0.635mm centreline spacing. The connector's operating temperature ranges from -40 to +70degC and durability is 1500 cycles. Both SMT and through-hole configurations are available.

The connectors - which are suitable for industrial controllers, PLCs, motion control and robotics in the industrial automation market - meet Cat5e requirements when used in Ethernet applications.

For more information on Industrial Mini I/O connector systems visit the TE Connectivity Support Centre. Product brochure # 3-1773457-4 can be obtained here.


TE Connectivity Ltd

Merrion Avenue
HA7 4RS
UNITED KINGDOM

+44 (0)8706 080 208

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