Harwin Gecko Screw-Lok Connectors

Gecko-SL 1.25 mm pitch connectors feature Harwin's patented single piece 4-finger beryllium copper female contact - the heart of the whole Gecko product family - and withstand high vibration, shock and extremes of temperature ensuring optimum electrical performance and durability under harsh conditions.  Robust stainless-steel fixing hardware provides corrosion resistance against salt spray and humidity. Gecko-SL connectors have captive screws with Hex Socket heads to prevent slipping during assembly and a "mate before lock" feature for fast assembly and increased usability. Strain relief is ensured through board mount fixings. Further features include identification of the No 1 position for fast visual inspection. Gecko-SL connectors are available in female and male vertical through-hole and surface-mount variants. Up to 45% smaller than Micro-D connectors and up to 75% lighter, Gecko-SL delivers high reliability with a smaller footprint and increased flexibility for design engineers. Ready to use cable assemblies now available for prototype, test and final production.

Gecko-SL contacts are rated to 2.8A individually, 2.0A for all contacts simultaneously.  Able to withstand 1,000 mating cycles, they are ideal for long life or "fit and forget" applications, in operational temperatures of -65degC to +150degC. Gecko-SL connectors are rated to withstand 20g vibration and Z axis 100g 6m/s shock, with no discontinuity greater than 1µs, Z axis 100g. Gecko-SL connectors are manufactured from environmentally-friendly materials and are lead, phosphate and halogen free.

Shielded options with machined aluminium backshells are available to deliver enhanced electrical continuity and effective EMI/RFI shielding in affected applications. The backshells are designed to accommodate flexible metal braiding and are strong and lightweight. Flexible cabling options include complete cable harnesses in customised lengths, loose mouldings and pre-crimped wires and loose mouldings and crimp contacts.

Features

  • 2A per contact (all electrically loaded; 2.8A per individual contact)
  • 4-finger Patented contact design to maintain electrical contact through high vibration and shock
  • Beryllium Copper Contact for improved temperature range: -65°C to +150°C
  • Gold plating for increased durability, capable of 1,000 Mating cycles
  • Weight and Space saving over Micro-D connector products
  • Future-proofed Materials - halogen-free, PFOS-free, SVHC-free and RoHS compliant
  • Low outgassing properties - 0.68% TML, 0.01% CVCM, 0.26 WVR (Water Vapour Recovered)
  • Strain relief is ensured through board mount fixings
  • Mate before Lock stainless steel jackscrews for faster and easier assembly
  • Reverse fix options available for increased design flexibility
  • Ready-made cable assemblies and pre wired contacts

Applications

  • Motor controls and sensor for Robotics (humanoid and industrial robotics)
  • Flight Safety systems (Commercial Aerospace)
  • Small satellites (Cube and Nano-Sats)
  • Navigation and control systems (Unmanned vehicles / Uavs)
  • Actuators and control systems (Commercial Aerospace)
  • Energy recovery systems and battery management (Auto-sport & Electric vehicles)
  • Sensor systems (Multiple applications)