The HDMI connector family from Yamaichi Electronics

Variants A, B and C are the older standards and thus the base version – A has 19 contacts, B for high-resolution transmission with 29 contacts and C as the 19-pin mini-version. The latest developments are with variants D and E. Version D is a Micro-HDMI connector and version E is specific to the automotive industry.

Connector family for all 5 interface versions
Yamaichi Electronics offers high-quality, reliable components for all five versions on both the board and cable sides. The solutions for the D and E variants are particularly innovative.

Micro-HDMI in Version D
The Micro-HDMI in Version D (PKS019-40xx-0) is impressive just for its compact dimensions of 5.80x7.65x3.20mm (length x width x height). It also has other interesting features, however. For example, the contacts have a special insertion moulding that prevents them from bending when the other connector is plugged into them. Lateral guides also support the insertion of the cable side and protect the contacts from lateral stress. This ensures a high level of contact reliability in operation.

The Micro-HDMI series is available in SMT and TH variants. The contacts are gold-plated. These D variants are packaged in tape-on-reel, optionally with an additional Kapton film to support installation.

Version E for automotive applications
The other new product is the automotive connector in HDMI variant E. This PKS019-5000-0(VE) has been produced in compliance with the HDMI specification. Its differentiating feature is the special housing that protects the actual HDMI connector. This allows the interface itself to be a little recessed and it is easy to build into the chassis. This 19-pin version meets specification 1.4b and has been developed and tested specifically for the automotive industry. For example, its temperature range is -40° to +85°C and its design supports functionality even at higher exposure to shock and vibration, for example.

The SMT implementation saves space when assembling the connector, and at 25.5x24.5x12.5mm (length x width x height), it has a distinct advantage over existing solutions. The connector is delivered in tape-on-reel packaging.

Add-on product for internal transmissions
The series HF601-22-03 from Yamaichi Electronics represents an additional expansion of the product line for internal transmission. Thanks to its special contact design, this ZIF connection can transmit up to 5 Gbps, making it a very practical add-on.