Compact and secure for high mechanical requirements: M12 SMT Ruggedized connectors from PROVERTHA

Provertha develops new M12 SMT series for high functional reliability with the lowest installation height and high routing flexibility

Pforzheim/Germany – 15 October 2024 – Provertha is expanding its circular connector portfolio with the new M12 Ruggedized connector series in straight and angled versions for PCB mounting using SMT connection technology (Surface Mounting Technology). The Ruggedized versions – optionally unshielded or shielded with a one-piece shield clip – feature robust, large-area SMT connections with a special contact design.

Provertha offers everything you need to optimize customized applications. The wide range of products in all common codings and installation heights leaves nothing to be desired, in line with Provertha’s slogan “Fitting Your Application”.

The new design of the Ruggedized series combines customer requirements for high functional reliability (thanks to a special contact geometry) and optimum routing on the PCB – thanks to the option of routing the conductor tracks horizontally and vertically through and out of the Ruggedized connector on all four sides. The series with protection class IP67 was developed to ensure the highest connection reliability at the PCB connection contacts, for example under vibration or shock loads in accordance with IEC 61076-2-101 and -109 in a wide temperature range from -40°C to +125°C (without O-ring).

Ideal for miniaturisation according to the motto “Fast. Compact. Safe.”

The straight connector features the lowest insertion height on the market at just 16 mm and highly variable routing in four directions on the PCB. The Ruggedized connectors support the increasing trend towards miniaturisation with D-code and X-code versions for Ethernet switches and Gigabit Ethernet switches, and A-code versions for I/O boxes. The connectors allow for appreciable space savings even in small devices. Another component for miniaturisation is the new tamper-proof M12 installation housing, optionally for push-pull or screw locking. A special design enables the interfaces to be arranged close together with minimal spacing.

Designed for automated processing

Thanks to high-temperature-resistant pick-and-place pads and tape-and-reel packaging, the Ruggedized connectors are designed for reliable processability in the fully automated SMT process. Narrow tapes allow the connectors to be accommodated on the feeder bank of the placement machine and take up little space. The low overall height and fully symmetrical layout of the new connectors significantly minimise soldering angle errors during processing.

Flexibility with selectable coding position

Thanks to the available standard codings (A, B, D, and X), all Ruggedized connectors can be used in scenarios such as sensor/actuator systems in industrial automation, industrial Ethernet networks, and railway applications.

With an adjustable insulator, the position of eight coding directions can be selected in 45° increments. The major advantage – especially with the angled cable connectors – is that the orientation of the cable outlets can be tailored to the application. Two positioning pins ensure correct identification and correct positioning of the connector during placement.

All M12 Ruggedized connectors have very good technical characteristics, e.g. a high current carrying capacity. They are made of high-temperature-resistant high-performance thermoplastic with high tracking resistance. The Comparative Tracking Index (CTI value) – a measure of the tracking resistance of plastics – is over 600.

Robust against transverse forces and torsional moments

The design of the connectors has been optimised and specified after a comprehensive analysis of the competition, resulting in better mechanical features. For example, a fully symmetrical layout ensures high stability because lateral forces are readily absorbed. Four large soldering surfaces on the mounting brackets ensure a high level of protection against twisting, especially with angled cable connectors.

A key feature of the Ruggedized series is the contact design with an elastic connection contour and larger SMT connections which, together with the geometry of the mounting brackets and four large-area connection pads, enable the absorption of high transverse and shear forces. The M12 SMT Ruggedized connectors thus offer a high level of functional reliability, as this also prevents the SMT connections from breaking off under high stress.

New in the Provertha product range: M12 SMT Ruggedized connector (female, D-coded, with one-piece shield clip)

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About PROVERTHA

PROVERTHA Connectors, Cables & Solutions GmbH, a privately-owned business founded in Pforzheim, Germany, in 1981, has more than 800 employees at four locations in Germany and Hungary. Among the many customers from 45 countries are companies from the automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and electronics markets. A tight network of distribution partners ensures customer proximity and competent technical service.

PROVERTHA’s large range of products and services include standard and special connectors with an extensive range of accessories, including data cables, harnesses and cable looms as well as complete solutions for plastic moulding and tool making. By means of an online order service, even small order quantities from the comprehensive product catalogue can be delivered on time. A QS9000, DINISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certified quality management together with a UL certified cable assembly guarantee high product quality. The ISO 14001 certification of our manufacturing sites ensures the environmentally friendly manufacturing of our products.

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