Rugged, Reliable and Miniaturized Connectors: Bringing Next-Generation Vehicles to Life

The automotive industry is experiencing a surge in new technologies and features, from alternative power sources to fully autonomous vehicles. Electronics now commonly represent over half of a vehicle’s value. Every new feature added requires a new module, known as an electronic control unit (ECU). The latest vehicles employ between 100 and 150 such ECUs … Read more

3M Wire-to-Board System, 3M Socket 451, and 3M Header 452 Series Featured at Heilind Electronics

Space-saving design allows the 3M Socket 451 and 3M Header 452 to compensate for smaller and more crowded PCBs. WILMINGTON, Mass. — Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for 3M, features the 3M socket 451 and header 452 series wire-to-board connectors. At half the size of a standard 0.100” … Read more