Harwin announced that multiple industries-satellite, robotics, motorsports-now prefer to specify the company's 2mm pitch Datamate series of high-reliability connectors with top wires instead of latches or other fixtures to Ensure a secure connection. In addition to ensuring the connector's fixation and signal integrity, J-Tek jack fixtures are also used to connect PCBs together in innovative configurations with limited space.
Scott Flower, Global Product Manager at Harwin commented, "As electronics become more prevalent in harsh environments subject to high levels of shock and vibration, customers demand fixed solutions with the highest levels of confidence. For example, automotive sports teams that used plastic latches Now moving to screw bolts for increased safety. Robotics is another example. Repeated mating can cause the latch to wear, so push screws are often preferred. "
Satellites, especially miniature CubeSat satellites, rely on screw screws to ensure that the connection can survive the harsh working conditions and save space. "A Datamate customer is using a jack to connect four boards in a box section. These boards are then self-supporting, maximizing space (which has always been a concern in satellite design)," said Flower.
The company recommends that users tighten the Datamate jack to 21 +/- 2Ncm. This ensures that the equipment meets the vibration severity requirements of the EIA code. All Datamate and Mix-Tek (mixed-signal, power, and coaxial cable) connectors can be used with ejector screws.
