Connector Solutions
We modify & develop connector solutions
Our standard connector portfolio delivers all the quality, cost-efficiency and reliability you expect from GSN products, plus the option of almost any kind of modification.
Did you know? One out of four products we produce is a modification of a standard connector.
GSN is your fast and cost-efficient partner for custom connectors, designed according to your unique needs. We support our customers from the first design idea, through PPAP sampling, until the end of the product cycle, with face-to-face advice and assistance available every step of the way.
Connector range
Board-to-Board
We develop your special pin design and the design of the insulator body. Our portfolio includes automotive-approved terminals.
- Pitch
- 0.50 ~ 10.0 mm
- Current rating
- 0.5 A ~ 15 A
- Rows
- 1 ~ 4
- Operating temperature
- -40 °C to +125 °C
- Plating
- Tin / Gold / Silver / Indium
- Processing range
- THT / SMT / THR
Cable-to-Board
We develop new cable-to-board connectors with the benefits that individually fit your application.
- Pitch
- 0.60 ~ 13.0 mm
- Current rating
- 0.2 A ~ 9 A AC/DC
- Withstanding voltage
- 1500 V AC for max. 1 min
- Operating temperature
- -40 °C to +105 °C
- Wire range
- 16 AWG ~ 36 AWG
Cable-to-Cable
A diverse array of cable-to-cable connectors in various sizes and styles, facilitating adaptable routing and dependable reliability.
- Cable cores
- 1 to 128 cores
- TPA
- Terminal Position Assurance
- CPA
- Connector Position Assurance
- Crimping
- 36 AWG min.
- Operating temperature
- -40 °C to +105 °C
- Withstanding voltage
- 1500 V AC
- Qualification
- UL758, derating & flexibility test
Automotive Pin Tip Design
Stamped and turned contacts, pressed in or moulded, with custom plating.
- Pitch
- 1.0 mm ~ 5.0 mm
- Current rating
- up to 10 A at 30 °C rise
- Processing range
- THT / THR / SMT
Automotive Press Fit
Cold welding of contact and PCB. No solder bridges or splashes, no bad solder joints, no thermal stress; free of polluting substances; interchangeable contacts with excellent conductive compound.
- Terminals
- Open & close press-fit
- Compliance
- IEC 60352-5
Battery Management
Custom technical and mechanical features with custom plating.
- Current rating
- 1 A ~ 3 A
- High voltage
- 1000 V AC withstanding
- Qualification
- LV-214, USCAR-2, EIA 364
Medical Micro Pitch
GSN miniature custom connectors with a pitch starting from 0.3 mm.
- Pitch
- from 0.3 mm
- Materials
- Biocompatible
- Certification
- ISO 13485
Household Appliances
Custom technical and mechanical features with custom plating.
- Protection
- IP68 water & dust proof
- Vibration
- 100,000 cycles tested
- Qualification
- LV-214
THT (through hole technology), SMT (surface mount technology), THR (through hole reflow = pin in paste).
LIF & ZIF
ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) and LIF (Low Insertion Force) connectors play pivotal roles in various electronic devices like computer hardware, medical equipment, and robotics. They facilitate seamless connections between components such as integrated circuits (ICs) and printed circuit boards (PCBs). Their design enables effortless component insertion and removal without the need for excessive force, thereby mitigating the risk of damage to both the components and the PCB.
Modification example 1: Next-Gen Mini Spring Pins
A Spring Pin Connector consists of a tube containing a spring and a pin. The spring pushes the pin against the contact pad on a PCB and creates a reliable and vibration resistant electrical contact.
Optional custom-designed pins with spring pressures and working heights to your specification. Pick & place cap for fully automated assembly available. Optional custom-design including different shapes of both pin and connector housing, shielding, packaging or compatible female side connection.
Modification example 2: Next-Gen FFC Easy-Mate & Safe-Mate
Easy-Mate: Thanks to the locking latch attached to the rear, inserting the cable is easier and quicker during mass production. The inner contacts are arranged in a double row, so that cables equipped top and bottom with contacts can be inserted in the same connector. The connectors are available in pitches of 0.3 mm, 0.5 mm, and 1.0 mm. This innovative contact system has passed all standard vibration tests (SMBT, road vehicle tests, etc.) and guarantees very reliable contact even in vibrating vehicles.
Safe-Mate: A latching system ensures that the locking pins on the cable engage in the connector. The connector can only be closed if the cable is inserted correctly. The latching system ensures secure insertion of the cable and very high retention forces. Vibration resistant reliable mechanical and electrical connection.
Modification example 3: Next-Gen 1.0mm Wire to Board
A connector system that offers one of the highest levels of contact reliability. Next-Gen 1.0mm has been specially designed for difficult assembly conditions, whether it be the speed and force of assembly or an awkward cable position. Special alignment guides prevent incorrect mating.
The plastic housing has an improved design that reliably protects against damage.