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News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 29, 2018 Editor Contact Information
Bill Kysiak, Hirose [email protected]
Garth Miller, All Business [email protected]
Supporting high transmission speeds up to 10Gbps, the ix Industrial Series I/O connector is designed for next-generation industrial modules…
HIROSE EXPANDS IX INDUSTRIAL CONNECTOR OFFERING WITH IDC PLUG AND “B” KEY FOR NON-ETHERNET APPLICATIONS
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS — May 29, 2018 — Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has expanded its rugged ix Industrial Series product offering to include an insulation displacement connector (IDC) plug assembly for faster installation and a “B” Key version for non-Ethernet applications. The ix Industrial Series combines a small robust design with high-speed data transmission capabilities that enables industrial equipment advancements in smart manufacturing. The ix Industrial Series connector reduces installation space by up to 75% compared to RJ45 solutions, and up to 28% compared to competing snap-in I/O connectors. Supporting CAT5e and CAT6a (10G) cabling, the ix Industrial Series I/O connector features an optimized EMI/ESD shielding design for safe and secure data transmission up to 10Gbps.
Available with two keying codes for Ethernet and non-Ethernet applications, the ix Industrial Series I/O connector is compliant with IEC PAS 61076-3-124. The ix Industrial Series can be used as a next generation standard connector in equipment such as factory automation controllers, industrial robotics, programmable logic controllers, security systems, servo amps, servers, robotics and more.
Offered in an upright right angle version, the ix Industrial Series I/O has maximum dimensions of 22.9mm x 8.4mm x 14.3mm. The upright right angle receptacles can be mounted in parallel with a pitch distance of only 10mm. The narrow width of the receptacle
is particularly beneficial when multiple connectors are positioned on a single PCB side-by-side. Hirose is also developing a horizontal receptacle that will be available soon.
Featuring a rugged and reliable design, the snap-in I/O connector has a positive metal lock with a preload spring mechanism that provides a clear tactile click and ensures complete, secure mating. The preloaded springs are designed to prevent unintended cable removal, and to extend the operating life to more than 5000 mating/unmating cycles.
“We expanded the ix Industrial Series offering to meet customer requests. The IDC version significantly decreases customer installation time by up to 50% due to the reduction in wire stripping, twisting and soldering. The B Key version meets the needs of rugged, non-Ethernet applications that require high-speed performance in a compact design. And the A Key type is well suited for daisy-chaining in open network connection applications,” said Bill Kysiak, Product Marketing Manager for Hirose Electric USA. “The ix Industrial Series continues to provide an innovative, flexible and space-saving design that can facilitate a significant size reduction of industrial machine vision modules.”
The receptacle shell is mounted on the PCB via a through-hole solder legs to enhance PCB retention and to resist the wrenching of the cable assembly, protecting the SMT leads. The wire-termination unit and cable clamp are integrated into a single plug shell, which prevents the connecting part of the cable assembly from being affected by the load on the cable.
Because the ix Industrial Series connector’s receptacle supports THR soldering as a substitute for manual soldering, the receptacle can be mounted on the PCB containing both THT and SMT components in a single SMT process. This also contributes to the high PCB retention force.
The ix Industrial Series I/O connector has a rated current of 1.5A per pin. With an operating temperature range of -40°C to +80°C, the ix Series connector has a rated voltage of 30V AC.
For additional information about the ix Series connectors, please visit: https://www.hirose.com/product/en/products/IX/
For additional information about Hirose please go to 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.