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Hirose Electric Company specializes in the manufacture of connectors and has been a contributor to the development of the electronics sector for over 70 years. Their modest and humble business philosophy of seeking wisdom from all sources and incorporating that knowledge to maintain high quality and efficiency has earned Hirose a loyal customer base. Hirose is also committed to environmental issues in the manufacture of connectors such as coaxial connectors, FFC / FPC connectors, and single and double row connectors.

Since the birth of HIROSE in 1937, the company has developed and introduced thousands of new connectors for numerous applications.

Hirose first appeared on the international stage in 1968 and has since crafted a network of sales offices, agents and production facilities around the world. The company continues to broaden the scope of its business activities, keeping pace with market advances and satisfying the changing connector needs of companies in Europe, Asia and North America.

With the technical knowledge gained from this contact, and backed by the company’s own human and financial resources, Hirose is dedicated to meeting connector demand world-wide and to contribute meaningfully to progress in connector technology.

Products

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DF59M Series Connectors

DF59M Wire-to-Board Single-Pole Power Connector for LED Applications

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FX30B Series Power Connector Systems

FX30B Series Board-to-Board Connectors – rated current up to 17 Amps, with a 0.3mm floating structure to absorb alignment errors, allowing for multiple connectors on the same board.

CX70 USB Type-C Connector Hirose offers its CX70, minimized, USB Type-C connector with a mid-mount USB 3.1 design that can be inserted in the reverse by symmetrical terminal layout.	FFC/FPC Connectors Use Hirose’s FH series connectors are available in a variety of pitches for use in flat flex cable (FFC) or flexible printed circuit (FPC) type connections.
Micro-Miniture Board to Board Connectors Hirose’s micro-miniature board-to-board connectors are cost-effective, handle high speed, and are available in a variety of combinations to fit your design.	FX23 Series Connectors Hirose’s FX23 series hybrid power and signal board-to-board connector features a high-speed transmission capability up to 8 Gbps and a highly reliable floating contact mechanism that simplifies assembly.
DF63W Series Connectors Hirose’s DF63W series are small connectors capable of delivering up to 14 amps In a slim design and all-plastic shell, ideal for wiring in small spaces.	HK Series Connector Hirose’s HK series solderless compression-mount 2.92 mm connector supporting up to 40 GHz

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EnerBee Hirose offers a Wire-to-Board, Wire-to-Wire power connector series named after the tiny, yet industrious and energetic insect; the EnerBee name represents the concept of this product family – compact size with high-end performance.	FunctionMAX FunctionMAX is a group of Board-to-Board connector series from Hirose with a mission to meet the needs of the industrial market with maximum functionality.
Connectors for Power Distribution System Power Brochure: Hirose’s growing line of industrial power connectors for battery storage applications are designed for both fixed and portable electrical equipment. These high-voltage interconnects are suitable for use in industrial energy storage, inverters, UPS systems, community energy storage, and more.	Interconnect Solutions for Lighting Wire-to-board and wire-to-wire interconnect products from Hirose offer the ideal solution for LED applications. Low profile and versatile, these connectors feature multiple positions, secure locking systems, and various termination sizes with contact pitches ranging from 1mm to 7.92mm.
Interconnects for Industrial Applications Choose from an assortment of cutting-edge interconnects from Hirose for a wide variety of industrial uses. Our board-to-board, wire-to-board, coaxial, flex circuit, circular, and input/output connectors provide ideal solutions for the most demanding applications.	Interconnects for Medical Applications Hirose manufactures technologically-advanced connectors for a variety of medical devices and equipment, including therapy and pain relief devices, patient monitoring, diagnostic equipment, portable handheld devices, and more. We supply an assortment of rugged and reliable board-to-board, wire-to-board, coaxial, flex circuit, circular, and input/output connectors.

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Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. is a global leader in innovative interconnect solutions, providing advanced connector technologies to industries such as industrial, medical, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and automotive. With over 70 years of experience, Hirose is known for its commitment to high-quality engineering, superior customer support, and global manufacturing capabilities.

Key innovations include the launch of the FH12 Series flip-lock connector in 1994, the ZX Series in 2005 (the basis for the global Micro-USB standard), the U.FL connector in 1997, and the ix Industrial connector in 2017, which became a standard for Ethernet applications in 2021.

Founded in 1937, Hirose now offers over 50,000 products, with 30% of sales driven by new developments. The company expanded internationally in 1968 and now operates worldwide with sales offices, agents, and production facilities across Europe, Asia, and North America. Hirose’s success is built on three pillars: strong capital investment, a highly skilled workforce, and close collaboration with clients.

Hirose also emphasizes environmental responsibility in its production of connectors, including coaxial connectors, FFC/FPC connectors, and single and double row connectors. The company’s U.S. subsidiary, established in 1980, relocated its headquarters to Illinois in 2016. Renowned for precision connectors used in digital cameras, laptops, and LCD displays, Hirose continues to be a trusted name in the market with global sales exceeding $1.5 billion.