Axon' interconnect solutions: small but robust

4 Nov 2016

Miniaturisation! This is the main topics chosen by the Axon’ group, expert in interconnect solutions for its stand on Electronica, the leading trade fair for electronics components which will take place in Munich from 8th to 11th November. This will be a good opportunity for visitors to discover how Axon’ integrates requirements of miniaturisation in the design and manufacture of contacts, connectors, cable assemblies and flat flexible cables destined to high tech applications including electronics, automotive, avionics, space, defense, etc. A demo of augmented reality will help visitors to better understand the manufacture of connectors and overbraided harnesses. Meet us on stand 117, hall B3.

Even smaller connectors

Crimping contacts with a few millimeters length and less than 1 millimeter diameter onto a wire, it is not that easy! To understand it, nothing is worth personal experience. Visitors will be able to try to crimp Twist Pin contacts on Axon’ booth. These male Micro-D contacts made up of 10 strands of copper alloy are compressed during insertion into the female contact and therefore a high number of electrical contact points is permanently assured. Twist Pin contacts is the heart of a large range of Micro-D connectors designed and manufactured by Axon’. The spacing between each contact inserted into the connector is 1.27 mm, ie twice as small as D-Sub connectors. Axon’ also offers nano-D connectors with contact spacing of 0.635 mm. These products are designed to meet the most challenging environment including avionics, defense, space or oil exploration.

Strength through unity

Micro-D connectors are only a part of the large range of connectors the Axon’ group can offer. Its subsidiary Axon’ Mechatronics specializes in stamping parts, overmoulded components, mechatronics components for electronics and automotive. The company uses the Pressfit technology which is particularly suited to the design of connectors and printed circuit boards. This technique allows for integrating contacts without soldering. The Axon’ group has already integrated the design and manufacture of male wire pins and interconnect pin headers with the sister company Axon’ PinTec. The company uses a clever electrostriction technology to manufacture contacts with smooth and spherical tips, which is a significant advantage for mechatronics projects. Come and discover these miniature solutions with magnifying glasses on stand 117, hall B3.