Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp. announced the introduction of new .100” (2.54 mm) pitch magnetic spring-loaded connectors. This expansion of the Maxnetic product line delivers next-generation high-reliability magnetic connectors designed for use in ever-shrinking electronic devices and their applications.
Like all Mill-Max connectors, this addition to the Maxnetic connector lineup is engineered for demanding applications across medical, industrial, military, and automated manufacturing sectors. With .100” (2,54 mm) pin-to-pin spacing and a low-profile stack height of just .430″ (10.9 mm), these connectors combine magnetic mating, gold-plated terminal pins, and robust mechanical and electrical performance to enable fast, reliable, stress-free connections in critical environments while minimizing space requirements.
Maxnetic connectors incorporate spring-loaded and mating target pins to establish the electrical connection while the magnets pull and hold the connectors together; no aligning or plugging is required to mate the connectors. All connectors in the series are designed with polarized neodymium magnets and orientation features on the connector bodies to ensure self-alignment and zero force mating. The maximum separation force for the mated connectors is 1.6 pounds (726 grams) for 2 positions, while the minimum separation force for the 10-position connectors is .57 pounds (259 grams).
Magnetic connectors are utilized across a broad range of applications and industries where quick connections and disconnects are vital, such as: Medical cables, monitors and wearable diagnostic devices for secure but easily detachable connections, ensuring quick replacement or removal for cleaning or maintenance; Industrial robotics and automation equipment, enabling quick and easy linking of modules for assembly, disassembly and data collection; Charging docks and stations for commercial, industrial and military use.
Maxnetic connectors are ideal for use in any setting where repeated mating and un-mating of cables and devices must be done effortlessly, especially in constrained or blind-mating applications. The magnetic force provides reliable retention without the need for external hardware and allows for emergency breakaway without damage to the connector or the equipment.
Product specifications include: Connector pitch: .100” (2.54 mm); Configurations: single row (2-10 positions); Double row (4-10 positions); Termination styles: Solder tail, solder cup (22 AWG max. wire); Contact resistance: ≤ 20 milliohms per pin; Current rating: 5.2* amps per pin; Max. operating temperature: +80°C
A connector set consists of a spring-loaded connector and a target connector, one having a male insulator, the other a shrouded, female insulator. All connectors have mounting tabs† for convenient attachment to PCBs, panels, and other customer housings. See the table below for part numbers and configuration descriptions.
Filed Under: Medical-device manufacture, Connector Tips, Robotics • robotic grippers • end effectors