FOUNTAIN INN, SC, Aug 11, 2025 – KYOCERA AVX has released the 9288-000 Series hermaphroditic wire-to-wire (WTW) and wire-to-board (WTB) connectors for lighting and industrial applications.
These two-piece connectors facilitate WTW termination with two identical mating halves, which simplifies BOMs, and WTB termination with one those halves and an SMT version. Both halves of the 9288-000 series hermaphroditic connectors feature orange or white glass-filled PBT insulators equipped with plastic latches for good mechanical retention and the company’s poke-home contact technology, which enables tool-free in-field wire termination. Made of phosphor bronze with lead-free tin-over-nickel plating, the poke-home contacts also establish high-integrity connections and deliver excellent electrical and mechanical performance.
The 9288-000 series hermaphroditic WTW and WTB connectors are available with 2–4 contacts on a 5mm pitch, compatible with 16–18AWG solid or stranded wire, and rated for 6A (18AWG) or 7A (16AWG), 600VACRMS or the DC equivalent, 20 mating cycles, three wire replacement cycles, and operating temperatures extending from -40°C to +125°C. They are also UL approved and RoHS compliant and shipped in tape and reel or bulk packaging.
“The new 9288-000 Series hermaphroditic wire-to-wire and wire-to-board connectors leverage our field-proven poke-home contact technology to enable quick, easy, and tool-free in-field termination and durable phosphor bronze contact materials to deliver excellent electrical and mechanical performance throughout the product lifecycle,” said Perrin Hardee, product marketing manager, KYOCERA AVX. “They also feature a locking mechanism to further improve reliability, and WTW versions simplify BOMs since they’re comprised of two of the same part number.”
Source: KYOCERA AVX
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KYOCERA AVX, founded in 1972, is a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, including capacitors, antennas, inductors, resistors, filters, sensors, connectors, controls, and circuit protection devices. The company serves industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical, industrial equipment, consumer electronics, defense, 5G, and IoT. Headquartered in Fountain Inn, SC, KYOCERA AVX operates 33 research, development, and manufacturing facilities across more than 15 countries. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, Kyocera reported revenue of approx. $13.3B. KYOCERA AVX employs more than 15,000 people worldwide and serves thousands of customers through direct relationships and distributor networks. Its products meet global demand for high-performance components, supporting innovation across industries.