Harwin launches SYCAMORE ultra-reliable, durable three-point SMT contact for high volume, advanced automated assembly
Sensor & Test, Nürnberg
30 May – 1 June 2017
Hall 5 Booth 119
Harwin launches SYCAMORE ultra-reliable, durable three-point SMT contact for high volume, advanced automated assembly
Superior pin retention for modules and devices subject to multiple insertions and removals; patent-pending design; supplied on Tape & Reel
Portsmouth, UK, 30 May 2017… Leading hi-rel connector and SMT board hardware manufacturer Harwin announces its new SYCAMORE surface-mount socket which provides superior pin retention and durability for high-volume applications manufactured using advanced automated systems. SYCAMORE’s design features three points of contact, providing the assurance of continuity and robustness previously only available from two-piece assemblies which are rarely available on Tape & Reel. Key markets for SYCAMORE include domestic and commercial gas detection systems, fire alarms and metering systems, plus many other applications which require modules and devices such as field-replaceable parts or temperature-sensitive components to be mounted to a PCB. SYCAMORE is a unique, proprietary Harwin contact design with patents pending.
SYCAMORE is a single-part SMT socket design featuring a low profile of only 0.3mm above the PCB. Available in top and bottom entry versions, it accepts 1.0mm or 1.50mm diameter pins and is open-ended, so mating pin depth is not limited. Manufactured from Beryllium copper, contacts are gold-plated to ensure high conductivity and durability over a temperature range of -50degC to +125degC .
“At Harwin, we understand the challenges of our customers right from design through to manufacturing and the unique contact design of our new SYCAMORE surface-mount socket addresses their need to apply advanced manufacturing processes for high volume output with no compromise on contact performance.” comments Robert Webber, Product Strategy Manager at Harwin.
SYCAMORE devices are available now, packaged on Tape & Reel, with 1400 parts per reel.
About Harwin
Interconnect component manufacturer, Harwin, is known for innovation, automation, service and reliability. Having invented the Datamate 2mm pitch hi-rel connector family 25 years ago, the company has continued to develop this and other product families targeting applications where the connector ‘must not fail’. Relied upon by defence, aerospace, space, industrial, oil & gas, motorsport and other demanding industries, Harwin is accredited to EN 9100/AS9100C, the international quality system standard for the aerospace industry. Harwin’s portfolio of hi-rel interconnect solutions now also includes Mix-Tek mixed technology (signal, power, coax) styles, Gecko 1.25mm pitch products and high temperature M300 parts. The company’s full product range – which also features RFI & PCB Hardware and an extensive range of industry standard connectors – is available on short lead times through major distribution channels. Harwin’s direct sales and service extends worldwide via offices and manufacturing facilities in the UK, the USA, Germany, France and Singapore.
For more details contact:
Ben Green – Head of New Business, Marketing & Communications, Harwin
Tel: +44-23 9231 4532
For press enquiries:
Anna Johnston – PR Account Director, BWW Communications
Tel: +44-1491-636393
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