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Development of microconnector with an automatic connecting/disconnecting mechanism

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We developed microconnectors with an automatic connecting/disconnecting mechanism using magnetic force. The electrical terminals were designed to minimize the friction force during connection/disconnection and were fabricated using a deep X-ray lithography technique. The diameter and thickness of the microconnector are 2.5 mm and 2 mm, respectively. We confirmed the electrical connection at 160 mA/line and the automatic connection/disconnection at a distance of 600 μm between opposing microconnectors.

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  1. Harima research laboratories, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. 1431-12 Harima Science Garden City, Kamigori, Hyogo 678-1201, Japan, , , , , , JP

    T. Haga, H. Okuyama & H. Takada

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Haga, T., Okuyama, H. & Takada, H. Development of microconnector with an automatic connecting/disconnecting mechanism. Microsystem Technologies 6, 157–160 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s005420050187

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