Sensors and Sensor Connectors Product Roundup  

This week’s Product Roundup highlights sensors and sensor connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers.

Sensors and Sensor Connectors

Heilind Electronics supplies Amphenol SSI Technologies’ P51 MediaSensor family of bulk micro-machined pressure sensors for harsh and benign media. The MediaSensor family features superior accuracy over an operating temperature of -40 °C to 105 °C and comes in a choice of three pressure sensing type conventions: absolute, vented gauge, or sealed gauge. These compact and robust sensors, with a wide variety of fittings, measure pressures from 3 PSI to 7,500 PSI and are well suited for a variety of automotive, industrial, and commercial applications.

Amphenol LTW (ALTW) sensor connectors deliver reliable, high-performance data connectivity in the world’s most demanding environments, from agriculture to subsea construction, energy, and security applications. ALTW’s complete range of M5, M8, M12, and M23 connectors includes single-pair Ethernet (SPE) solutions for next-generation IoT applications. Its M12 portfolio covers all major codings: A, B, D, I, K, S, T, X, Y.  A standout in the lineup is the MPronto-12, a robust push-pull connector fully compatible with standard M12 × 1.0 threads across all brands, enabling fast, tool-free mating while maintaining full backward compatibility. Fully compliant with IEC 61076-2-105 and IEC 60529, these connectors provide IP67/IP68 protection, ensuring dependable performance wherever reliability matters most.

Honeywell’s BES solution, supplied by Powell Electronics, can detect the gases released by a failing battery cell before thermal runaway starts, serving as an early-warning device in an EV supervisory system. The technology enables operators to take advance action to prevent battery fires, potentially saving lives, and avoiding property damage.

The I-PEX ES-Gripper is used in automatic mating connectors, suitable for robotic arms and other automation assembly equipment. It contains advanced automated machinery and sensor technology: The ESTORQ sensor lies at the heart of this advanced solution, ensuring delicate yet secure handling for enhanced efficiency and throughput. The I-PEX CARA Lab combines unparalleled speed and precision to optimize connector assembly processes using the ES-Gripper.

PEI-Genesis supplies Trafag’s complete line of temperature monitoring products, including transmitters, switches, and gauges. From high accuracy lab grade measurement to OEM volume requirements, all the bases are covered. Trafag temperature transmitters are used for electronically measuring and evaluating temperatures and are proven in a multitude of harsh environment applications. They are ideal for machine tools, hydraulic power units, cooling and lubrication systems, HVAC, process technology, shipbuilding, railways, and refrigeration.

A smart‑textile connector engineered for wearable and e‑health applications, JAE’s RK01 Series delivers reliable electrical connectivity through a compact, snap‑button style interface optimized for fabric integration. Designed to support multiple circuits through a single, intuitive attachment action, the RK01 enables seamless connection between textile‑embedded conductors and detachable electronic modules. Its proprietary contact structure maintains stable performance across repeated use, while the mated assembly provides waterproof protection suitable for daily wear environments. With compliance to JIS L 1930 C4G home‑wash testing (when the transmitter is removed), durability ratings up to 1,000 cycles, and compatibility with a wide range of textile materials, the RK01 Series is ideal for smart clothing, biometric monitoring garments, remote monitoring devices, and fitness wear requiring lightweight, user‑friendly, and washable connectivity.

Sensors monitor tire pressure, engine temperature, proximity detection, battery performance, and numerous other vehicle functions while performing in roadway environments characterized by extreme vibration, thermal cycling, moisture, dust, and other contaminants. ept’s T-Com press-fit contacts provide a high-performance alternative to traditional solder. Press-fit contacting creates a gas-tight connection resistant to corrosion, contamination, and connection degradation while consistently maintaining reliable signal integrity throughout the vehicle’s service life. With increasing automotive electrification, rising power densities, and growing demands for robustness, press-fit technology offers decisive advantages in both performance and manufacturability. Press-fit enables processing without the need for thermal stress to nearby components on the PCB and produces no solder fumes or flux residues. The precise geometry of ept’s press-fit zone enables reliable processing even with tight tolerances and complex PCB structures. With over 50 years in connection technology, ept offers both customized press-fit connectors and press-fit pins for the most demanding applications.

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