Wire-to-board connectors take sideways view

Robust wire-to-board connectors in the DF51 series by Hirose Electric, have a side lock design that allows the connectors to be placed next to each other widthways to save space on the board. The mating operation is user-friendly and a clear tactile click confirms secure engagement and a reliable connection, adds Hirose.

The 2.0mm pitch connectors are intended for use in industrial machinery, medical devices, smart meters and industrial robots. They are reported to have a strong contact lance strength which increases the contact retention in the housing and prevents the contacts from pulling loose if the cables are wrenched. The DF51 is also polarised through the use of guide keys to prevent incorrect mating.

For flexibility in design options, DF51 is available in single or double row versions in a straight, right angle or in-line housing with the option of gold or tin plating.

The DF51 series is part of the SignalBee product family of compact wire-to-board and wire-to-wire connectors for industrial applications.

The DF51 series is UL/C-UL certified.

Hirose Electric, a Japanese manufacturer of  connectors, was established in 1937. It uses advanced engineering services, customer service and worldwide manufacturing capabilities to provide technically advanced connectors for many industries, including industrial, automotive, consumer, testing, broadcasting and telecommunications.

European offices were established over 30 years ago and in 2010 were merged to form Hirose Electric Europe B.V, based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Other European branches are located in Germany, UK, France and Italy.

http://www.hirose.com/eu