Harwin’s Gecko-MT 1.25mm Pitch High-Reliability Connectors are the smallest and lightest mixed-layout connectors available for high-reliability applications. The Gecko-MT range combines the 1.25mm pitch Gecko signal connector system with mixed technology layouts, which adds 10A power contacts to the range, providing additional flexibility for board and cable layouts. Gecko-MT is the ideal choice for optimizing SWaP, offering maximum performance in a miniature package. Stainless steel mate-before-lock screw-loks are available in both standard or reverse-fix ensuring a secure connection. Lightweight metal hoods are available for additional cable protection and shielding. By encompassing both data and power in a single compact and lightweight housing, Gecko-MT connectors are an ideal solution for avionics, space and defense applications.
Harwin Gecko-MT 1.25mm Pitch High-Reliability Connectors
Features
- Mixed current capacity of 10A & 2A per contact (electrically loaded)
- 4-finger beryllium copper, gold plated contact design to maintain electrical continuity
- Withstands 100G shock for 6ms and 20G vibration for 6hrs
- Operating temperature range: -65°C to +150°C
- 1000 mating cycles durability
- Fully shrouded and polarized to prevent mis-mating
- Working Voltage: 450V AC/DC
- UL94V-0 Rated
- Ideal for COTS applications
- Low outgassing properties meet ESA requirements
- Insulation resistance: 1GΩ min
- Contact resistance: 25 mΩ max
- Throughboard or Crimp termination for all variations of board-to-board, cable-to-board or cable-to-cable
- Reverse-fix configurations for female panel mounting
- Readymade cable assemblies available to eliminate the need for tooling and crimping operations
- Metal backshells available for strain relief, cable protection and RFI shielding
Applications
- Aviation
- Motorsport & Electric Vehicles
- Space
- Defense & Security
Resources
Video
This TTI Tech Specs video for Harwin Gecko-MT Series Connectors explains this series' support for extreme operating temperatures from -65 degrees Celsius to over 150 degrees Celsius.
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Video Transcript
Do you want to cut size and weight while adding power. This might sound like the lead in to an ad for the latest workout supplement, but I’m talking about Harwin’s Gecko-MT series connectors. The Gecko-MT series adds power contacts to the popular Gecko-SL series, and the mixed layout lets you reduce the size and weight of your design. Gecko-MT is available in a variety of configurations with 8 signal contacts and 2 or 4 power contacts, with power contacts rated for 10A and signal for 2A of current.
The connectors are compact, with a 1.25mm signal pin pitch, and they have a lightweight plastic housing. They also feature stainless steel screw-lok fixings and Harwin’s patented four finger contact design, delivering 20G vibration and 100G shock tolerance to ensure interconnect integrity. Harwin’s Gecko-MT series can be used at temperatures from negative 65 to positive 150 degrees Celsius, and their combination of size, weight, power, and rugged performance make them ideal for aviation, space, EVs and other applications.