Sonar Power Amplifier

Trusted Connections Below the Surface: Datamate in Sonar Power Amplifiers

Product in Action: Sonar Power Amplifiers

Sub-sea and onboard defense systems demand interconnect solutions that can withstand vibration, high shock, and extreme environmental conditions. Harwin’s Datamate Mix-Tek and J-Tek connectors provide a proven, compact solution with both signal and power contact options, perfectly suited for applications such as sonar power amplifiers in ship and submarine systems.

With secure mating styles and rugged construction, Datamate delivers dependable performance in mission-critical defense environments.

 

Key Features

✅ 2.00mm pitch high-reliability connector platform
✅ Supports mixed signal and power configurations
✅ Compatible with power contacts up to 40A, signal contacts down to 28–32 AWG
✅ Vibration: 10g for 6 hrs / Shock: 100g / Durability: 500 mating cycles
✅ Secure mating via jackscrew, panel mount, or 101Lok fast-mating options
✅Operating temperature range: –55°C to +125°C


Applications & Market:

🛳️ Marine and sub-sea defense systems

🚢 Shipboard sonar and radar modules

⚙️ Military electronics and embedded systems

🔋 Power amplifier units for harsh environments

🛰️ Aerospace & autosport (field-proven across rugged industries)

 

Proven in Sonar Power Amplifier Systems

Used in marine and shipboard sonar applications, Harwin’s Datamate connectors ensure reliable signal and power delivery under the most demanding conditions, through:

🔹 Secure mating with jackscrews and optional panel mount
🔹 Mixed contact support for signal, power, or coax within one housing
🔹 Compact form factor for tight equipment bays
🔹 Resistance to extreme shock, vibration, and temperature changes

 

Product Range

The Datamate series used in this application includes:

  • Mix-Tek – supporting combinations of signal, power, coax, and high-power

  • J-Tek – high-reliability connectors with jackscrew mating

  • Multiple mating styles: floating jackscrews, reverse fix, panel mount, 101Lok bayonet

  • Available in 2–10 contact positions depending on configuration

  • Gold-plated contacts, various AWG options for crimp/solder

Summary

Harwin’s Datamate Mix-Tek and J-Tek connectors offer the ruggedness, flexibility, and reliability needed in today’s sonar power systems. With proven field use in marine defense, these connectors combine space efficiency with robust performance — ensuring mission success below and above the surface.