
Aviation
Demanding size, weight and power requirements, in a high reliability application demands precision engineering and market-leading innovation, making Harwin a natural choice for aviation applications.
Harwin for Aviation
Harwin interconnects are used in aviation programmes by some of the world’s leading manufacturers.
- Many years experience supplying the aviation industry
- Lightweight & reliable interconnects
- Certified to EN9100D / AS9100D

Featured Projects
Proven high reliability under the most extreme environmental conditions: Severe vibration & shock, high temperature and humidity.

- Project: Lighting control unit for Jet fighter aircraft.
- Challenge: Densely packed unit resulted in very little space between boards, requiring low profile components.
- Solution: Small size latched SMT connector for 90 degree orientation, with mating cable connector.

- Project: Passenger Service Unit
- Challenge: Cost-effective vibration-proof connections, capable of long-term endurance, maintaining reliability.
- Solution: Datamate J-Tek connectors with board mount studs for additional strength and guide pins to facilitate simple and fast assembly.
Connectors and Hardware for the Aviation Industry
Harwin products are used in many aviation applications, with a focus on being lightweight, compact and durable.

Gecko-SL, Gecko-MT, Gecko Latch Connectors
- 2A signal, 10A power
- Outgassing levels meet NASA / ESA requirements
- -65°C to +150°C; 20g Vibration, 100g Shock
- Components to full cable assemblies available

Datamate J-Tek, Mix-Tek, Power, Coax, L-Tek Connectors
- 3A signal, up to 40A power, 50Ω coax
- Outgassing levels meet NASA / ESA requirements
- -55°C to +125°C; 10g Vibration, 100g Shock
- Components to full cable assemblies available

M300 Connectors
- Up to 10A power
- Outgassing levels meet NASA / ESA requirements
- -65°C to +175°C; 20g Vibration, 100g Shock
- Components to full cable assemblies available

EMC Shielding
- SMT Clips and removable Nickel Silver Cans
- Clips available in corner and very low profile
- 0.15/0.2/0.3mm thick cans ideal for high frequency
- Easy for rework and maintenance

PCB Sockets
- 2A to 20A options; 2, 3, 4 and 6 beam contacts
- Mating pin sizes Ø0.46mm to Ø2.30mm
- SMT and throughboard variations
- Hi-Rel contact design on two-piece sockets
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