Yokowo designs waterproof connector to eliminate seal or mould
Using a dual-beam contact design, the Yokowo TB series of waterproof blade and receptacle connectors eliminates the need for a sealing structure of moulding on the end product, says the company. Believed to be the industry’s first IPX7-rated connector with a floating contact design, the TB connector provides continuous power in high-shock, high-vibration environments.
The TBR and TBP waterproof blade and receptacle connectors therefore enables a faster design cycle with easier implementation and lower manufacturing costs, says the company.
Designed for rugged battery charging applications such as tablet PCs, data collection terminals or drones, Yokowo’s TBR and TBP Series connectors offer IPX7 ingress protection. Tested by being submerged in 1m of water for 30 minutes, the connectors protect devices and batteries from water ingress damage to the internal electronic components.
Using potting and rubber sheets for sealing, the contacts are isolated to prevent a short circuit between adjacent contacts. The receptacle connector’s dual-beam floating contact design provides six-axis misalignment compensation able to absorb misalignments of ±0.3mm.
Yokowo says that the two-way insertion brings a high degree of design flexibility for engineers. Additionally, the floating contact design absorbs shock and vibrations enabling a steady and secure power connection. Suitable for surface mount and reflow soldering, the contacts feature a 3.0A current rating and 50 mOhm contact resistance with 2,000 mating cycles.
Samples are available upon request.
Yokowo Connectors is a division of Japanese manufacturer Yokowo, founded in 1922. Specialising in connectors for advanced applications including automotive, wearables, AR/VR, medical, and industrial, the company began selling spring connectors (pogo pins) in 1986 and continuously expands its connector business to meet industry demands.
Yokowo can support and meet connectivity requirements including waterproof, high-speed transmission, high current, and many other specialised needs.
