DIN 41612 / IEC 60603-2 Connector The DIN-41612/IEC-60603-2 family of Connectors consists of 13 different basic shapes. The connectors are suitable for printed circuit boards and the transmission of electrical signals with frequencies up to three megahertz. Their grid dimension is 2.54 mm. Different shape variants enable a large range of applications. Male and female terminal strips are available with higher and lower contact thickness for various voltages.
DIN 41612 / IEC-60603-2 connectors Features
Various termination technologies possible
Leading and lagging contacts
Pre-centering
Variety of termination lengths
A range of accessories, such as shrouds, board locks, coding keys
Quick lock switch fastener for daisy chaining
Board locks and codes provide developers and users with additional safety and a wide range of possible applications.
The variety of different types and termination technologies (press-fit, dip soldering, manual soldering, wrapping, crimping, THR) for DIN connectors cover a wide range of applications.
DIN 41612 / IEC-60603-2 connectors Applications
Backplane daughter card, 19-inch technology (VME)
Board-to-board, parallel, or stacked
High-power
Features of the DIN connectors for board-to-board applications
DIN connectors continue to enjoy widespread usage, in particular in industrial applications. For example, the VME bus, which has been on the market for more than 35 years, relies on DIN connectors. It has managed to secure a very good position in the industrial computer and is also used in new developments. The variety of different types and termination technologies (press-fit, dip soldering, manual soldering, wrapping, crimping, THR) for DIN connectors cover a wide range of applications. In addition, the sturdy and reliable design continues to ensure the future of the connectors. Today, applications using DIN connectors are implemented in signal transmission as well as transmission of higher currents – in all areas of industrial electronics, from control technology to motor controls, right through to industrial PCs.
