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Electromechanical Components Guide Committed to excellence Electromechanical Components Guide V 4.2 Suppliers & Focus Content Connectors ..........................04-25 Rutronik Cleared Awards Once Again - Electric Vehicle Charging ..................06/07 - High Current/Power Connector ................08 21 Times on the Podium in the “Distributor of the Year” Awards - Power ..................................09 - Board-to-Board .........................10/11 Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH has continued its series of successes in Elektronik - Input/Output ..............................12 magazine’s reader choice awards for “Distributor of the Year,” with the broadline distributor landing - Circular .................................13 on the podium a whopping 21 times: four times in first, seven times in second, and ten times - RF .....................................14 in third place - FFC/FPC ................................15 - FFC/FPC and Cable .........................16 - Wire-to-Board .......................... 17-21 - Wire-to-Wire ...........................22/23 Rutronik & Electromechanical Components - Accessories ..............................24 As a result of the changes in the industry, distributors now offer more - Card Readers .............................24 than just logistics and delivery processing, with their portfolio inclu- - Terminal Blocks ...........................25 ding consulting, maintenance, and other additional services. This - Customized Connectors .....................25 is why in the readers’ choice awards for “Distributor of the Year,” the Switches .............................26/27 distributors were also judged based on their performance in the- Keypads ............................... 28 se areas in a total of six different categories: Active components, Relays ...............................29-31 passive components, electromechanics, optoelectronics, em- Fuses ................................. 32 bedded, and displays. Electric Vehicle Charging Products ............ 33 Thermal Management ...................34-37 Top Rankings Validate Strategy Batteries ............................... 38 Rutronik stood near the top of the list in almost every area. For Thomas Rutronik 24 ............................. 39 Rudel, CEO of Rutronik, this is further proof that customers are happy with the company’s strategy of focusing on comprehensive value-added services and a broad product range: “As in previous years, we once again performed extremely well in the ‘Distributor of the year’ awards. Our Product Portfolio Committed to Excellence This makes us very proud. The awards also show that the combina- tion of our 360-degree product range and comprehensive additional services perfectly meets our customers’ requirements – and our Semiconductors Boards & Systems Consult – Know-How. Built-In. success proves this is the case.” The Technical Competence from RUTRONIK Passive Components Storage Technologies Worldwide and individual consulting on the spot: by competent sales staff, application engineers and product specialists. 21 Awards for Rutronik Electromechanical Wireless Technologies All in all, the company received a total of 21 awards. Components Components – Variety. Built-In. Rutronik ranked first in the following categories: Displays & Monitors ■ Electromechanics: overall impression The Product Portfolio from RUTRONIK ■ Electromechanics: technical expertise and support Wide product range of semiconductors, passive and electro- ■ Embedded: product availability – volume mechanical components, displays & monitors, boards & systems, ■ Passive components: technical expertise and support storage and wireless technologies for optimum coverage of Our Initiatives your needs. Logistics – Reliability. Built-In. The Delivery Service from RUTRONIK Innovative and flexible solutions: from supply chain management Follow us to individual logistics systems. www.facebook.com/rutronik https://twitter.com/Rutronik Quality – Security. Built-In. www.youtube.com/user/Rutronik24 Quality without Compromise from RUTRONIK Awarded https://rutronik-tec.com The integrated management system (IMS) encompasses from the “Elektronik” trade magazine as electromechanical distributor of the year 2017, 2018, 2019. www.linkedin.com/company/rutronik quality control, information security, environmental protection, Year 2019 in the electromechanics categories „overall impression“ and „technical expertise and support“ occupational health and safety. www.rutronik.com www.rutronik24.com 2 3 Connectors, Cable, Cable Harnesses & Terminal Blocks Type Content 3M Adam Tech Alysium Amphenol ICC Amphenol IPG Amphenol RF Amphenol MAO Assmann WSW AVX Gradconn JAE Kyocera Lumberg Lutronic Molex MPE Garry Preci-Dip Pulse Sauro Sumida GER, FRA Europe, Europe, GBR, AUT Franchise Situation Europe Global Global Europe Europe Europe Global Global Global Global Global Global Global Europe Global Global Global Asia Asia Eastern Europe Headquarters USA USA GER USA USA USA USA GER USA TWN JPN JPN GER GER USA GER CH USA ITA GER GER, CHN, CHN, FRA, CHN, TPE, JPN, MEX, Main Production Facilities USA CHN Asia Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide SVK, CHN JPN GER GER Worldwide CHN CH MEX, CHN ITA Eastern Europe, IND, USA JPN, GER CHN USA, CHN MEX Connectors Pin Header, Box Header, Edge Card, Battery Board-to-Board Connector, LVDS, DIN 41651 Board-to-Board Floating Wire-to-Board Pin Header, Edge Card, Housing, Crimp, Tool Wire-to-Wire Housing, Crimps, Tool, IDC Crimp Terminals Crimp Terminals FFC/FPC FFC/FPC Connector, LVDS Socket PLCC, DIP, BGA (SMT), PGA (THT), LED USB Mini USB, Micro USB, USB 2.0/ 3.0/ 3.1 USB Type-C Receptacle, Plug SIM, Micro SD, Combo, Smart Card, SO DIMM, Memory CF (Compact Flash), SATA, SAS, DDR Audio/Video Mini HDMI, Micro HDMI, HDMI, DVI Modular Jacks RJ, Magnetic, Ganged, Combination Power Power Inlet, Power Outlet, IEC 60320, Valve D-Sub High Density, Standard, Military, Multi Port High Speed SFP FAKRA RF Connector Rectangular DIN 41612 Connectors Circular DIN Connector, Mini DIN, Mini I/O, Chinch, Connectors Military, Tool, Audio, DC Power Circular M8, M12, others Connectors EV Charging AC, DC, Combined Coaxial BNC, SMA, SMB, F, N, UHF, TNC, FME, Connector mini UHF, MCX, MMCX, MHF, W FL, U FL Single Level, Multi Level, Plugable PC side, Terminal Blocks Plugable Cable side, Barrier Strip Accessory Jumper, SMD Jumper, Cap, Holder, Clip Customized Customized solutions Connectors Tools Crimp Tools Cable & Cable Harnesses Round Cable Single Wire, Multi Wire, Coaxial Cable Flat Cable Ribbon, LVDS FFC/FPC Jumper, FFC FPC, LVDS Accessory like Cable tie Standard PnP (like patch cable, USB cable, HDMI cable, Assembly IEC (power) connector cable) Customized Customized solutions Assembly Product available 4 5 Electric Vehicle Charging Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle HVCO GB (AC | DC) Inlets, Plugs, Caps and Locks KW1 Series (CE | UL) KW02 Series ■ Option for electronic lock available. It prevents the connector ■ Amphenol Radsok technology ■ Compliant with electric vehicle quick charger ■ Compliant with electric vehicle charging and discharging system from being unplugged while charging ■ Temperature sensor for over-heat-protection (CHAdeMO protocol 1.0) ■ (CHAdeMO protocol 1.0), V2H guideline 2.1 ■ Safety, if any accident, can remove by force ■ Option for electronic lock available ■ No. of contacts: 2 position for power, 7 position for signal ■ No. of contacts: 2 pos. for power, 2 pos. for 12 V, 6 pos. for signal ■ Meets national standard GB/T 20234.1/2/3-2015 ■ LED option on inlet receptacle ■ Current rating: 125 A for power, 2 A for signal ■ Current rating: 25 A for power, 6.4 A for 12 V, 2 A for signal (ref. IEC 62196-2) ■ 10,000 mating cycles ■ DC voltage rating: 500 V ■ DC voltage rating: 450 V ■ High performance of RADSOK socket contact ■ Protection degree IP44 (mated) ■ Durability: more than 10,000 times ■ Durability: more than 10,000 times ■ Mating cycles up to 10,000 times ■ Protection degree IP55 (mated) ■ Operating temperature: -30 to +50 °C ■ Operating temperature: -30 to +50 °C ■ AC rated current 63 A max./ DC rated current 250 A max. ■ Intuitive and easy operability ■ Intuitive and easy operability ■ AC rated voltage 250 V/440 V/ DC rated voltage 750 V/1000 V ■ Designed for savety with usage by everyday people in mind ■ Designed for savety with usage by everyday people in mind ■ Sealing IP55 (mated) ■ An emergency cover enables ■ An emergency cover enables maintenance on-site if necessary ■ Operating temperature -30 to +50 °C maintenance on-site if necessary ■ Durable and highly weather resistant ■ Contact resistance 0.5 mΩ max. ■ Durable and highly weather resistant 0.2 mΩ max. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle HVCO IEC HVCO IEC COMBO KW03 Series KW04 Series COMBO ■ Compliant with IEC 62196-2, IEC 61851-1 standards. ■ Compliant with IEC 62196-2, IEC 62196-3 standards ■ Compliant with electric vehicle medium-speed charger ■ Compatible with Type-2 CCS elec. vehicle fast charging standard ■ High current contacts with Amphenol Radsok technology ■ Temperature sensor for over-heat-protection (CHAdeMO protocol 1.2), V2H guideline 2.1 ■ Structure with replaceable engagement area ■ Option for electronic lock available ■ LED option on inlet receptacle ■ No. of contacts: 2 pos. for power, 2 pos. for 12 V, 6 pos. for signal ■ Waterproof protection of live parts inside the connector ■ Mating cycles
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