03-02-2022 | Yokowo | Connectors, Switches & EMECH
Yokowo has produced what is claimed to be the first waterproof blade and receptacle connector, created with a floating contact design. Furnished with spring-loaded, dual-beam contacts, the floating contact design absorbs any mating misalignment making it the company's newest connector suited for high vibration/high shock wet or washdown applications.
The TBR and TBP series of the waterproof blade and receptacle connectors are created for battery connections in rugged devices, including tablet PCs, data collection terminals or drones. With IPX7 waterproof rating (submerged in 1m of water for 30 minutes), the connectors guard devices and batteries from water ingress damage to the internal electronic components.
The receptacle connector's floating contact design eradicates mating misalignment issues. Also, the floating contact design absorbs shock and vibrations, allowing a steady and secure power connection. Contacts provide a 3A current rating with 50mOhm contact resistance and 2,000 mating cycles.
"The unique design and capability of the floating contact design positions our waterproof connectors for today's market requirements," says Yusuke Fujioka, product sales manager for Yokowo. "From body cameras and tablets to barcode readers and drones, this connector series eliminates the possibility of loss of contact or performance during operation."
