Robot arms and motion control
XY1 and XY2 micro circular connectors serve robots. J30J carries dense signals, and mixed-power J30J combines power and signal for servo interfaces.
Connectors for Industrial Automation and Robotics
Robot arms, drives and machine tools need connectors that are small and light, survive constant motion and vibration, and carry both power and signal.
XY2 and XY1 micro circular connectors cut weight by 30–50 % compared with Series III; Micro-D connectors save board space; HMS31 carries up to 150 A; CZ4 and DMK serve interfaces that are mated thousands of times.
At a glance
- 15,000
CZ4 mating cycles with the 180° quick-lock; 5,000 threaded
- 150 A
HMS31 power contacts; the family covers 13–150 A
- 1.27 mm
J30J Micro-D pitch, 5 to 144 contacts
- IP67
XY1 push-in miniature circular connectors
Where they are used
Machine tools and drives
HMS31 and HMS31-K serve machine tools and CNC systems; mixed-power J30J serves motor drives and servo controllers.
Frequently mated interfaces
CZ4, DMK and POGO serve industrial electronics and test interfaces that are mated thousands of times.
What the connectors must handle
Weight and space
Compared with GJB 599 Series III of the same layout, XY2 is about 30 % lighter and 50 % smaller, and XY1 about 50 % lighter and 60 % smaller.
Mating cycles
CZ4 reaches 15,000 cycles with its quick-lock and 5,000 threaded; DMK and POGO reach 10,000.
Power beside signals
HMS31 contacts carry 13–150 A. Mixed-power J30J places 20 A power contacts beside 3 A signal contacts in a Micro-D shell.
Sealing and shielding
XY1 is sealed to IP67 from −40 to +120 °C. XY2 has an integrated banding platform for the cable shield and ≥ 55 dB EMI/RFI shielding at 10 GHz.
Compare the series
Circular cable interfaces
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| Series | Coupling | Layouts or shell sizes | Current or contact sizes | Temperature | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XY1 | Push-in | 8 insert arrangements | 23 to 12 (5–23 A) | −40 to +120 °C (IP67) | PDF, 225 KB |
| XY2 | Triple-start thread | 29 insert arrangements | 23, 20HD, 16, 12 (5–23 A) | −65 to +200 °C (+175 °C T and W finishes) | PDF, 268 KB |
| HMS31 | Threaded | Shell sizes 8S to 40 | 13–150 A | −55 to +125 °C | PDF, 225 KB |
Dense and repeated-mating interfaces
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| Series | Contacts | Current | Temperature | Mating cycles | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J30J | 5 to 144 | 3 A | −55 to +125 °C | 500 | PDF, 224 KB |
| CZ4 | Modules of 2, 4, 5, 10, 45 | 1–50 A | −55 to +125 °C | 15,000 (quick-lock) / 5,000 (threaded) | PDF, 145 KB |
| DMK | 60, 96, 156, 260 | 5 A | −55 to +105 °C | 10,000 | PDF, 142 KB |
| POGO | 1–20 (single row), 1–10 per row (double) | 1 A | −55 to +125 °C | 10,000 | PDF, 140 KB |
How to choose
List the circuits
Separate power, signal and differential data, with the current and wire size for each. Mixed-power layouts put different contact sizes in one shell.
Choose the mating method
Give the expected mating cycles and how the connector is handled: XY1 pushes in, XY2 threads, CZ4 locks with a 180° turn, DMK closes with a cam and POGO pins press on flat pads.
Check space and mounting
Give the panel cut-out, board space and cable exit. Micro circular connectors save weight; Micro-D saves board space.
Define exposure and termination
Give water exposure, temperature, vibration and shielding needs, with cable type and pin-out, and we will review your project.
Recommended series
XY2 Lightweight Micro Circular Connectors
≈ 30 % lighter, 50 % smaller than Series III · threaded · 9 shell sizes
XY1 Push-In Miniature Circular Connectors, IP67
IP67 · push-in quick connect · ≈ 50 % lighter than Series III
J30J Metal-Shell Micro-D Connectors
1.27 mm pitch · 5 to 144 contacts · twist-pin contacts
HMS31 Threaded Circular Connectors (MIL-DTL-5015 Type)
MIL-DTL-5015 type · threaded · contacts up to 150 A
CZ4 Modular Rectangular Connectors, up to 15,000 Mating Cycles
Modular · 1–50 A contacts · 15,000 cycles quick-lock
DMK Zero-Insertion-Force Rectangular Connectors, 10,000 Cycles
Zero insertion force · 60–260 contacts · 10,000 cycles
POGO Spring-Pin Connectors, 10,000 Cycles
Spring pins · 10,000 cycles · surface mount
J30J Mixed-Power Micro-D Connectors, 20 A Power + 3 A Signal
20 A power + 3 A signal · Micro-D size · twist-pin signal contacts
All series can be customized — contact counts, cable lengths, materials and finishes.
Related guides
Micro-D vs Nano-D Connectors: How to Choose
Micro-D (1.27 mm pitch) vs Nano-D (0.635 mm pitch) connectors: differences in current, contact count, mating cycles and variants, and how to choose.
What Is a Twist-Pin Contact?
How twist-pin contacts work, why Micro-D and Nano-D connectors use them, and what they mean for contact resistance, vibration resistance and mating life.
IP67, IP68 and Hermetic Sealing: What Connector Ratings Mean
What IP67 and IP68 mean for connectors, how they differ from hermetic sealing and underwater depth ratings, and what to put in your specification.
Choosing Connector Contact Size by Current and Wire Gauge
How to pick 38999-type contact sizes 22D, 20, 16, 12 and 10 by current and wire gauge, with a reference table and notes on derating and mixed layouts.
FAQ
How much lighter are XY1 and XY2 than Series III?
Compared with a GJB 599 Series III connector with the same layout, XY1 is about 50 % lighter and 60 % smaller, and XY2 about 30 % lighter and 50 % smaller.
Which connector lasts the most mating cycles?
CZ4 reaches 15,000 cycles with its 180° quick-lock and 5,000 with the threaded lock. DMK and POGO reach 10,000.
Can one compact connector carry power and signal?
Yes. Mixed-power J30J combines 20 A power contacts and 3 A signal contacts in a Micro-D shell; power-only layouts are also available.
Which miniature circular connector is sealed to IP67?
XY1, a push-in miniature connector with removable crimp or solder contacts, rated from −40 to +120 °C.
Which connector carries up to 150 A?
HMS31 5015-type connectors, with contacts from 13 A to 150 A, for machine tools, automation and power distribution.
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