I/O Connectors

D-Sub series, TMC connectors, are primarily used as interface connectors. With five different pin counts and various termination types available, these connectors are found in almost all applications. ERNI has a comprehensive line of accessories for D-Sub connectors. Whether for easy assembly, different connection types, EMC, or interlocking, you will find innovative solutions from ERNI. Today's printed circuit board designs demand flexible and economic connector concepts. For our customers this means availability of a complete series with all connection technologies at an attractive price. For ERNI, this means the modularization of connector concepts, from design through manufacturing. The new D-Sub generation has been designed on this basis. They are available in male and female with different termination types, both straight and right angled. This new generation is fully RoHS-compliant.

Modular jack connectors, a cornerstone of communications technology, have been used in the telecommunications and ethernet industry for many years. The main reasons for this are the simplicity and reliability of these products. Whether integrated in a simple telephone system, or in a gigabit application, “mod. jacks” represent the standard for network connections. Mod. jacks can be obtained in many different versions. Increasing data rates and space-saving requirements are driving increasing requests for these connectors with integrated filter components.

ERbic fieldbus connectors combine compact dimensions with horizontal or vertical cable termination. The connectors are color coded, with or without integrated termination resistors or switches and available in CAN bus, Profibus and Safetybus p versions.
The optionally integrated switch allows the flexible configuration of Profibus or CAN bus connectors. The switch turns the termination on and off and can be operated without having to open the housing.

All MAX versions include a termination switch and are made of die-cast metal. They are ideally suited for use in rough environmental conditions and for meeting critical EMC requirements. The MAX housing has an axial cable outlet and is therefore suitable for applications where space on the front panel is a critical issue.

ERNI M8/M12 circular connectors can be used to implement a flexible I/O or field bus connection on the circuit board. With the modular design concept, connectors can be quickly and easily manufactured in different heights and versions, e.g. 2-, 3-, 4- and 5- pin M12 connectors as well as 3- and 4-pin M8 connectors. We use a variety of SMT, pressfit or THR technology, depending on the customer's requirements. M12 connectors are currently recommended as field bus connectors for almost all field bus specifications, and are also available with coding. The introduction of the new M8/M12 connectors illustrates ERNI's commitment to develop a reliable and flexible I/O or field bus connection on the circuit board.

Special high current (2 – 40 A) and coaxial contacts are designed for use mainly in so called mixed connectors, where those contacts can be loaded by "snap in" means and are used besides an amount of signal contacts dependend on the connector style.
Mixed connectors are available in DIN, ERmet and D-Sub styles. Look for the letters MD (Male DIN) / FD (Female DIN) / ME (Male ERmet) / FE (Female ERmet) / TMC M (D-Sub Male) or TMC F (D-Sub Female) on our special contact customer drawing. Those letters are defining the mixed connector in which the special contact can be used.