2022/07/28
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Wearables
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Medical/Health
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Input/Output (IO) Connectors
Solutions
Summary of Solutions
- A textile connector that meets the requirements in the JIS L 1930 (C4G) industrystandard for domestic machine washing and drying.
- Due to the unique press fit process used to terminate the conductive fibers to the connector contacts, all positions can be terminated together rather than terminating one by one.
- The contact points between the socket and plug are free floating, allowing for mechanical misalignment to be absorbed.
The Ideal Connector Solution for Smart Textiles
An engineer at the smart textile manufacturer said, “We went to a wearable exhibition to get information for development of our new product and visited the JAE booth where many people were gathered. After consulting with the JAE sales representative about the issues we were having, they proposed the RK01 Series connector which was developed for smart textiles.”
The RK01 Series plug connector that is attached to the clothes is compatible with domestic washing and drying tests for textiles. This ensures that the connector on the clothing is reliable against normal usage by end users. The assembly of the plug contact to the conductive fibers in the clothing uses a unique collective insertion process, which leads to high reliability and a significant reduction in assembly time and cost. It is not necessary for individual connector positions to be terminated separately by sewing or soldering. This connector was developed specifically for smart textiles, so these common issues were properly addressed during the development process.
“After that, we held a detailed meeting with our team involved in product development,” said the engineer.
“JAE told us that custom development of prototypes is possible based on our textile specifications, so we immediately requested development to build prototypes. We are relieved that the development, which I thought would be difficult, is progressing smoothly."
This smart textile manufacturer is currently preparing for the next step of development and evaluating prototype samples.
Download The Custom Development Process for Smart Textile Connectors
After completing the form on the right, you will be provided a link to download the documentation detailing the custom development process for the RK01 Series connector.
JAE’s RK01 Series Connector Solutions
Unique smart textile connector structure which allows for multiple circuits to be attached and detached in one easy action.
Subject to change without notice. Errors and omission excepted.