Backplane Connectors - DIN 41612

DIN 41612 connectors are used in many industries and applications where the highest degree of reliability is essential. This type of connector is compliant to the German Standard DIN 41612 and is commonly used in various industries for the interconnection of circuit boards.

Application Field

DIN 41612 connectors are typically used in high reliability and high safety applications that require high shock and vibration resistance. These connectors are designed for backplane connectors in applications such as telecommunications, process control, medical monitoring, industrial control, and aerospace and defense systems. They are also suitable for high-speed signal transmission in data-processing equipment and are often found in computers, mainframes, and large distributed computing systems.

Working Principle

The working principle of a DIN 41612 connector is based on the use of contacts that are inserted into compatible mated housings. The contacts are held in place by a positive-locking mating mechanism and are generally supplied as a complete kit along with the mating housings which are also available separately. A variety of contact arrangements are available, allowing for a flexible design and implementation of the connector. The contacts are typically stamped and formed flat-headed pins, but other contact types such as crimp contacts and socket contacts are also available.

When the connector is mated, the contacts are inserted into the mating housings and engage securely to complete the connection. The contacts provide a reliable and dependable electrical connection that is not susceptible to corrosion or vibration as is the case with certain other connector types. The positive-locking mechanism ensures that the contacts stay in place until the connector is disengaged.

In addition to providing a reliable signal path, the DIN 41612 connector provides a convenient means of providing an electrical and mechanical connection in a backplane system. The flexibility of the design makes it easy to customize the connector to the specific application, while the contacts are designed to provide a secure and dependable electrical connection.