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UAVs – Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Remotely operating a vehicle takes confidence in the hardware. From small camera drones to the world-circling unmanned planes, distance demands sky-high levels of quality. Harwin connectors and board accessories deliver whether you are specifying for size, weight, power, quality – or all four.

Harwin for UAV applications

Harwin interconnects are used in unmanned aviation programmes by some of the world’s leading manufacturers.

  • Many years experience supplying UAV industry
  • Lightweight, small & reliable interconnects
  • Certified to EN9100D / AS9100D

Featured Projects

  • Project: VTOL drone battery management system.
  • Challenge: New design for civil UAV to scan industrial areas for perimeter security, thermal mapping, leak detection, emergency response and structural inspection. Size Weight and Power (SWaP) from commercially available (CoTS) technology. Reliability was also key as this formed part of a Safety Critical System (SCS).
  • Solution: Reliable and cost effective Datamate Mix-Tek with high power contacts – up to 40A.
  • Project: Defense & security UAV battery power connection.
  • Challenge: UAV platform with cameras and sensors for surveillance and security applications for threat detection, tracking ground assets, disaster management, search and rescue, crowd control operating up to 4,500 meters with temperature and humidity certification required continuous 60A current through a cable-to-board connection with solder cups on the cable connector.
  • Solution: Kona 2-contact female cable connector mated to the male PCB connector for high-reliability 60A connection. The PCB connector is on the battery side, making the battery easy to disconnect and replace when required.

Connectors & Hardware for UAV Applications

When lightweight, small, reliable, and durable components are required, specify Harwin.

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

Learn more about Gecko connectors

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

Learn more about Datamate connectors

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

Learn more about M300 connectors

Kona Connectors

  • 60A per contact
  • -65°C to +150°C; 20g Vibration, 100g Shock
  • Fast action mate-before-lock system
  • Cable-to-board at 8.5 mm pitch

Learn more about Kona connectors

Kontrol Connectors

  • 1.2A per contact
  • Polarized and shrouded; ready-made cables
  • Board-to-board variable height from 8-20mm
  • 3Gbits/s data rate

Learn more about Archer Kontrol

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

Learn more about EMC shielding

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

Learn more about PCB Sockets

PCB Hardware

  • SMT test points & cable management clips
  • Fixed & removable jumper links
  • Coin cell holders
  • Terminals & spacers / pillars / standoffs

Learn more about PCB Hardware

Spring Contacts & Pads, Pogo Pins

  • Free heights from 1.23mm to 8.20mm
  • High mating durability – 1K to 10K min cycles
  • Working heights from 0.90mm to 7.10mm
  • 1A to 9A max (design dependent)

Learn more about spring contacts and pads

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