Datamate® signal connectors for demanding applications

Compact solutions offered by Harwin.

In many applications, such as construction of satellites, aviation or medical equipment, signal connections need to be extremely reliable and resistant to all kinds of interference and mechanical factors. The Datamate® connectors from Harwin have been designed with exactly this in mind.

Connectors from the Datamate® family are suitable for non-typical applications, where durability of signal connections is the key factor. They have been manufactured by British brand Harwin. The company’s plug and socket designs (and all other products in the quality control process) have to pass a number of tests, which translates into the top-notch parameters of these components. They are resistant to vibration and shock, and have also been tested in terms of outgassing, i.e. the influence of extreme weather conditions (pressure, humidity, temperature) on connections, connector bodies and cables connected to contacts. All these factors are particularly significant in the field of aeronautics.

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In this article you can read about:

• Basic parameters and groups of Datamate® connectors
• Locking mechanisms and division of products into the L-TEK and J-TEK series
• Example applications of Harwin connectors

Specification of Datamate® connectors

Thanks to the diverse assortment and impressive parameters, the Datamate® solutions are suitable for a wide range of applications. The connectors offer a choice of 2 to 34 contacts, each model operating at voltages of up to 800 V with a current rating of 3 A. They come in single and double row variants, however, regardless of the design, all the products have a metric cable pitch of 2 mm. They are fully or selectively gold-plated, which increases their resistance to corrosion. At TME, you can purchase female or male Datamate® plugs and sockets– most of the variants are straight, but angled (90°) designs are also available. In the table below, you can find two other essential mechanical parameters that differ among the products: the mounting method and the locking mechanism holding the mated connectors in place.