From POS Terminals to Smart Payment Systems

Compact SMT cable clips for organized wire routing in space-constrained electronic designs.

As electronic devices become smaller and more integrated, cable management remains an important part of PCB and equipment design. In compact payment hardware, POS terminals, kiosks, and embedded electronics, small internal wires need to be routed neatly, kept close to the PCB, and managed in a way that supports efficient final assembly.

Harwin SMT Cable Clips provide a compact surface-mount cable management solution for individual wires and cables. Designed for PCB-level cable retention, these clips help organize cable runs while supporting automated assembly processes.

Key Features: 

• Compact SMT cable management solution – Designed to help manage wires and cables directly on or near the PCB.
• Available in 5 sizes – Supports cable management for multiple cables from 0.9mm up to 3mm diameter.
• Small footprint and low profile – The smallest clip have a footprint of 5.5mm × 4.5mm and a height of only 1.5mm.
• Dual beam metal design – Provides secure and flexible cable retention, with a large lead-in to make cable installation easier.
• Tin-plated finish – Supports solderability and provides resistance to long-term corrosion.
• Tape and reel packaging – Suitable for automated SMT assembly and soldering with other SMT components.
• Supports coax grounding applications – Metal construction can provide direct electrical connection from coax screening braid to PCB ground plane in suitable designs.
  
  

Application and Market

Harwin SMT Cable Clips are suitable for electronic equipment where cable routing, wire retention, and compact PCB-level cable management are required.

Target applications include:

• Banking POS terminals
• Smart payment devices
• Self-service kiosks
• Retail checkout systems
• Compact handheld devices
• Communications equipment
• Medical electronics
• Robotics
• Avionics controls
• Compact electronic modules and assemblies

Engineering Background:

Compact electronic equipment often includes internal wires or cables that must be routed neatly within limited space. If wires are left unmanaged, they may become trapped, snag on PCB components, or make final assembly and maintenance more difficult.

Key design considerations:

• Limited PCB space – Compact devices need low-profile cable management that does not take up unnecessary board area.
• Cable routing control – Wires may need to be kept close to the PCB to support organized internal layouts.
• Assembly efficiency – Manual fitting of traditional plastic clips can add handling steps during production.
• Cable retention – A secure clip design helps hold wires in place and reduce unnecessary movement.
• Application flexibility – Different wire diameters and cable quantities may require different clip sizes.

 

Harwin Solution

Harwin SMT Cable Clips provide a compact metal cable retention solution for PCB-level wire management. Unlike traditional plastic cable clips, these parts are surface-mount components and can be assembled with the rest of the SMT process.

Solution highlights:

• SMT-mounted cable retention – Allows clips to be placed and soldered with other SMT components.
• Low-profile design – Suitable for confined PCB spaces and compact electronic assemblies.
• Multiple cable size options – The range supports different cable diameters and cable quantities.
• Dual beam retention – Helps hold wires securely while allowing easier cable insertion.
• Reduced manual handling – Tape and reel packaging supports automated placement, reducing the need for separate hand-fitted plastic clips.
• Cleaner internal layout – Helps keep cables organized and close to the PCB for easier equipment assembly.

 

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Summary

From traditional POS terminals to modern smart payment systems, compact electronic devices continue to require clean and organized internal cable routes. Harwin SMT Cable Clips provide a compact SMT-mounted solution to help keep wires close to the PCB, support cable retention, and simplify cable management in space-constrained electronic assemblies.

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