Power and Ethernet in One Connector for Cleaner, More Efficient System Design
In applications where both power and data need to reach the same device, multiple connectors can add unnecessary bulk, weight, and complexity. Amphenol CONEC’s Hybrid connector series addresses that problem by combining EtherCAT/Ethernet and power into a single connector interface.
For engineers designing servo motors, robotics, modular automation equipment, and decentralized systems, that can mean faster assembly, cleaner cable routing, less strain on the end device, and a more streamlined overall design. Instead of managing separate power and data connections, a hybrid connector helps simplify the architecture without sacrificing functionality.
Why It Matters
As equipment becomes more compact and more performance-driven, connection points matter. A hybrid connector can help reduce cable clutter, support faster installation, and improve serviceability in applications where every inch of space and every minute of assembly time counts.
This is especially valuable in motion and automation environments, where reducing weight on a motor or actuator and minimizing cable management challenges can make the entire system easier to build, maintain, and scale.
Engineering Insight
“When power and communication have to reach the same device, combining them into one connector can do more than save space. It can simplify routing, reduce assembly time, and create a cleaner, more serviceable design.”
Ideal Applications
- Servo motors
- Robotics
- Modular automation equipment
- Decentralized machine architecture
- Industrial systems requiring both power and Ethernet or EtherCAT connectivity at the same device
Key Design Advantages
- Combines power and data into one connector
- Helps reduce cable clutter and routing complexity
- Can shorten assembly and installation time
- Lowers weight at the end device
- Supports cleaner, more serviceable system designs
- Well suited for applications where space efficiency matters
Kensington’s Value
At Kensington, we pay attention to where a product makes real application sense. Amphenol CONEC’s Hybrid connector series is a strong fit for designs that need to deliver both power and communication through a single, compact interface. It is a practical solution for engineers looking to simplify system design while improving efficiency at the point of connection.