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 interlocks, 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 complete series, with all connection technologies, at an attractive price. For ERNI, this means the modularization of connector concepts, from design through manufacture. 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.

For different ERbic bus systems, the interface connectors combine compact dimensions with horizontal or vertical cable termination. The color coding describes different bus systems, nodes, and termination versions with integrated termination resistors. The integrated switch of ERbic switch versions allows for the flexible configuration of Profibus systems. The switch switches the termination on and off, and can be externally operated. The MAX housing is made from die-cast metal and is ideal for use in rough environmental conditions, and for meeting EMC requirements. The MAX housing is also equipped with an axial cable output in the connecting direction, and therefore, has a slimline shape.

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.