Yamaichi Electronics develops connectors for industrial SPE IEC 63171
Connectors for industrial use, developed by Yamaichi Electronics include IP20 sockets and M12 sockets with IP67 protection for PCB mounting in accordance with IEC 63171-2 and IEC 63171-6.
According to Yamaichi, single pair Ethernet (SPE) offers the possibility of efficient data transmission from the sensor to the cloud. The connectors offer the possibility to be part of SPE from the beginning and to benefit from the advantages. There is an increase in the use of communication systems in machines, devices and components in the production environment which pose challenges to the conventional Ethernet. This is most acute in systems with cable distances above 100m.
SPE offers a long range and uniform communication, which has meant that it is considered a critical component in the transition to smart factories, using the industrial IoT (IIoT) and industry 4.0.
This transmission takes place via only two contacts, instead of the previous four or eight required for communication systems. This means it is possible to build smaller connectors than the previous RJ45 version. The same applies to the cables – instead of two or four pairs, only one pair is needed. This saves space, raw materials, weight and money, says Yamaichi.
To additionally ensure the supply of power, SPE offers the possibility of using power over data line (PoDL), which is similar to power over Ethernet (PoE). For PoDL, the limit is approximately 60W and two existing stranded wires are all that is required for use.
Both mating faces are available, i.e., IEC 63171-2 and IEC 63171-6. Yamaichi offers 90 and 180 degree sockets protected to IP20 and IP67 to IEC 63171-6 and a 90 degree socket version to IEC 63171-2.
For components that require more energy, hybrid connectors have been submitted as a draft standard, for example in 63171-7 for M12. Yamaichi offers prototypes for this, if required.
It is also possible to use a customer-specific design if this is preferred over a standard-compliant design, says Yamaichi, with support also available.
Yamaichi Electronics specialises in test and burn-in sockets, connectors and connection systems. It manufactures components for demanding applications in a variety of markets and applications, including semiconductors, industrial automation, automotive, data networking, test and measurement, medical, mobile computing and embedded computing.
