Mount & connect power I/Os directly onto the PCB

25th January 2016

Nat Bowers

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HARTING has announced a connector technology which can replace standard discrete wiring by allowing power I/O connectors to be mounted and connected directly onto the PCB. The HanOnBoard concept allows Han connectors to be connected to the board via a PCB mounted adapter through which data, signals and power are distributed, eliminates time-consuming and potentially fault-prone wiring.

Based on an optimum combination of tried-and-tested Han components, HARTING PCB adapters and HARTING PCB solutions, using HanOnBoard will replace any potential wiring troubleshooting with quick module replacement and will help to avoid service faults.

Because it is compact and weight-saving in use, HanOnBoard offers additional benefits over traditional wiring: PCBs are more resistant to external influences such as shock and vibration compared with discrete wiring; and the total electrical path can be conformally coated to provide enhanced protection. As a result, HanOnBoard solutions lend themselves to the harsh environments found in transport, industrial machinery and automation applications.

A PCB with HanOnBoard can replace dozens of power cable interconnections, allowing distribution boxes to be made lighter and more compact. It will also help to reduce production costs through streamlined production processes and less material usage.

A range of different adaptors and Han contacts covering most of the Han range are available in the HanOnBoard range.