Supplying connector housings and contacts separately, rather than as a kit, offers significant logistical advantages. OEM purchasing teams can access the required number of units directly from stock, avoiding delivery time issues. Production personnel can then assemble the housing and contact components according to specifications. The housings are designed to accommodate all coaxial and power contacts and incorporate various screw-on accessories (such as standard panel mounting, reverse clamping, and guide pins).
All new additions to the Datamate Mix-Tek catalog have the same performance parameters as the previously assembled kits and units. Adjustable contacts are available in coaxial format (50 Ohm for frequencies up to 6 GHz) or as 20 A (max.) and 40 A (max.) power contacts suitable for various cable sizes. Some housings are hybrid and incorporate signal contacts for 3 A data signal. All current Harwin crimping and assembly tools are compatible with these housings and contacts.
Once assembled, the connectors demonstrate high resistance to shock and vibration, and operate within a wide temperature range of -55°C to +125°C. These properties enable them to handle demanding applications in aviation, satellites, medicine, robotics, and industry, as well as motorsports and motor control in electric vehicles and battery systems. They can also withstand 500 connection cycles, ensuring a long service life.
“We can now go beyond standard kit solutions. Our customers can now take full advantage of the Datamate Mix-Tek platform, as all variations of signal, power, and coaxial contacts can be combined with our familiar housing types and purchased directly from stock,” explains John Brunt, Product Manager for Datamate at Harwin. “This offering is similar to the one already implemented in the highly successful Gecko and M300 series. It will provide customers with a much more convenient, faster, and scalable service.”
