Harwin – New 1mm pitch interconnects save space on PCB

A new range of 1mm pitch interconnects has been announced by Harwin. The new M40 series consists of surface-mount pin headers and sockets, providing a new cost-effective solution for secure and highly-reliable PCB to PCB connections. Benefiting from a low-profile design and a dual beam contact system, the devices are aimed at design engineers seeking to reduce PCB sizes whilst not sacrificing connector reliability.

M40 series 1mm pitch interconnects are available in dual row format and feature gold plated phosphor bronze contacts, surface mount solder tails and location pegs. Contact counts range from 2 x 3 up to a maximum of 2 x 25 positions. All components come packaged in tape and reel format for fully automatic pick and placement.

A typical application for the new pin headers and sockets are mezzanine PCB assemblies. The small contact spacing of 1mm makes the interconnects ideal for use in confined spaces, such as hand-held devices. Mezzanine PCB assemblies can be found in numerous markets, including consumer electronics and industrial control systems, says the company.