Connecting the Intelligence of Sensors

 

Electro-Mechanical Interface

Connectors used in sensor technology form the electro-mechanical interface between sensors and high-level control or evaluation units. They ensure the reliable transmission of:

  • Analog signals
  • Digital data
  • Power supply 
 

Key Requirements for Sensor Connectors

Sensor connectors perform key functions such as ensuring reliable electrical contact, providing mechanical strain relief, and protecting the interface from environmental influences. Locking mechanisms and vibration-optimized contact geometries ensure a stable, interference-free signal transmission even under strong dynamic loads. Many applications also place high demands on sealing performance. Protection classes such as IP67, IP68, or IP69K safeguard the connection against moisture, dust, oils, and intensive cleaning processes, maintaining a durable, leak-tight interface even after numerous mating cycles. In addition, sensor connectors are designed for quick and intuitive assembly to ensure efficient installation.

 

High-Performance Connectivity for Sensors

Rosenberger develops high-end RF, high-speed data, and power connectivity solutions that meet the increasing demands of modern sensor technology. Our connection systems enable stable high-frequency signals, low-interference data transmission, and reliable power supply.

Why High-Performance Connectivity for Sensors?

The miniaturization of sensors and devices presents engineers with a clear challenge: More performance in increasingly smaller spaces.

At the same time, requirements for transmission speed and electromagnetic safety continue to grow. Digital interfaces such as:

  • IO-Link
  • Ethernet-based protocols
  • High-speed data lines

demand highly precise, robust, and EMC-optimized connection technology.

 

Connectivity Designed for Sensor Applications

Rosenberger connectors and cable solutions provide the performance required by modern sensor architectures. Rosenberger solutions stand for:

  • Reliable data and power transmission
  • Stable measurement performance
  • Precise process control
  • Maximum system availability

This makes them the foundation for high-performance and stable sensor applications in optical and  radar-based systems.

 

Protocols

Ethernet

10BASE-T1L, 10BASET1S, 10BASE-T1M (light), 100/1000BASE-T1, PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNetIP

Serdes

APIX®, FPD-Link, GMSL, MIPI A-PHY, PCIe®, USB, GVIF, HDBase-T, ASA Motion Link

 

Rosenberger Connector Portfolio for Sensor Technology