The
new Fischer MiniMax™ from Fischer Connectors is a first-of-its
kind rugged push-pull interconnect solution for today’s smaller
devices. An all-in-one 20 signal (0.5A) and 4 power (5A) connector with
a patents-pending 24 mixed contacts. It is designed for the harshest
environments, passing extreme temperature tests and boosts an impressive
1,000 hours of salt water spray.
Fischer Connectors SA VP Sales & Marketing Pierre Marechal says
the new connector will help customers by applying more connections into
a smaller space. “The connector itself is about the width
of a push-pin, so it is a great engineering achievement to design it
so that the power and signal don’t interfere with one another,”
says Marechal. “We’re expecting to see a lot of use in hazardous
environments, on portable equipment like communications devices, and
even in medical and harsh industrial applications.” |
Product
manager David Magni says Fischer Connectors set out to cut cost and
weight from the connector solution. “Our customers have demanding
applications in harsh environments, but they are just like everyone
else when it comes to finding the right balance of performance vs. cost,”
he says. “The MiniMax is more cost-effective not only because
you have a physically smaller connector, but the 24-contact configuration
can mean fewer connectors are used. On top of that, there are fewer
cables needed, so the entire device becomes more cost effective and
stays reliable. The solution is also 100% pre-cabled which is a great
time saving.”
The MiniMax is available in three latching systems: push-pull, breakaway
and screw lock.
Important specifications:
• Durability more than 5’000 mating cycles
• Small profile: less than 7mm inside the box
• Sealed to 2m, both mated and unmated
• Unbreakable keying system withstands over 4 Nm of torque
• Over-molded assemblies able to withstand 40 kg of pull (break-away)
force
Visit Fischer Connectors at Euronaval on stand A24
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