Gecko SL 1.25 mm Pitch Connectors
Harwin's connector series offers maximum performance in a miniature package
Harwin's Gecko-SL range delivers high reliability with a smaller footprint and increased design flexibility. These connectors are an ideal choice for SWaP-C optimization (size, weight, power, and cost). They are up to 45% smaller and up to 75% lighter than existing industry-standard equivalents and Micro-D. Capable of withstanding extremes of shock, vibration, and temperature. Ruggedized screw-locks are made from stainless steel to ensure a strong and secure connection. The mate-before-lock design allows for fast and easy assembly in-house and in the field.
This connector series is available in a wide variety of configurations including cable-to-board, board-to-board, and cable-to-cable options in pin counts of up to 50. Recent additions to the range include horizontal male connectors and reverse-fix hardware options. Lightweight aluminum hoods deliver enhanced electrical continuity, cable protection, and effective EMI/RFI shielding. Pre-wired contacts are available for prototyping and pre-production.
- 2.8 A per contact in isolation and 2.0 A all contacts simultaneously
- Four-finger beryllium copper contact design for high reliability
- Durability: 1,000 operations
- Operational temperature: -65°C to +150°C
- Withstand extreme shock (100 G, 6 ms) and vibration (20 G, 6 hrs)
- Moldings: glass-filled thermoplastic UL94V-0 (halogen and red phosphorus-free)
- Low outgassing materials
- Mate-before-lock stainless-steel jackscrews
- Three polarizing points to prevent mismating
- Potting wall feature
- No. 1 position identified on molding
- Metal backshell available to shield cable assemblies
- Flexible mating hardware options
- Space
- Satellites and CubeSats, radar communications, and launch systems
- Defense and security
- Unmanned vehicles, communications, portable equipment, and vehicle electronics
- Aviation
- Guidance systems, engine controls, radar, and tracking
- Communication and telemetry
- Navigation, AI, GPS and tracking equipment, and ERS controls
- High-end industrial
- Portable equipment, high vibration and robotics systems




