There are six new contact configurations, consisting of two to six power contacts and four to twenty-four signal contacts. Their structure is asymmetrical, with the power contacts on one end and the data contacts on the other. The power contacts have a rated current of 10A, while the signal contacts are rated at 2.8A (maximum).
A range of hardware mounting options is available for each contact configuration, allowing both male and female connectors to be supplied in standard or reversed versions. Options are available for front or rear mounting, as well as board mounting brackets to reduce stress on solder joints. A total of 72 additional Gecko-MT connector versions have been added.
Like all Gecko connectors in Harwin's HRi product portfolio, these new versions are characterized by their high shock and vibration resistance, compact size, and lightweight construction. Its operating temperature range is -65°C to +150°C and its durability is a minimum of 1000 connection cycles. Evaluation samples are available upon request.
As Ryan Smart, Harwin's Head of Product Management, points out: “Our Gecko-MT range has already proven its popularity with our customers in the aviation, aerospace, and high-end industrial markets. These components offer a very effective way to reduce the number of components and the space occupied on the printed circuit board, as they supply both power and data. We have developed several versions in response to customer demand for a wider range of options. There are now many more power and signal configuration options, complemented by all our versions for the locking mechanism.”
All new Harwin Gecko-MT connectors are shipped quickly as they are readily available from stock. The company also provides a wiring service for all Gecko connectors, which are all ready to use and fully inspected.
