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Table of Contents Departments News Backplane connector technology on the rise Experiencing strong drivers of growth from virtually all sectors, the backplane connectivity market is growing, in more ways than one. China’s manufacturing capability steadily ramping, going ‘green’ China’s prominence as a manufacturer of connectivity products continues to grow, according to pair of reports recently issued by Research and Markets (www.researchandmarkets.com), a market research firm based in Dublin, Ireland. Efficient manufacturing is focus at Wire Processing conference If one had to choose a single word to encapsulate the theme of the conference sessions at the 2006 Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (www.electricalwireshow.com), it would be “efficiency.” Methode network bus products receive UL 746A approval Methode Network Bus Products, a business unit of Methode Electronics (methode.com), has received UL 746A approval for its epoxy powder coating bus bar insulation system. Newsmakers News Briefs Editor's View Rapidity all around For years, the concept of speed has been the lifeblood of many of the “vertical” market segments that combine to make the overall “horizontal” connector industry. Industry Insight Avoiding tin whiskers in Sn-Cu-plated connectors Some connector manufacturers began supplying tin (Sn)-based lead-free products in 2001 in preparation for compliance with the new RoHS regulations that go into effect on July 1. Products New Products WHAT’S NEW CONNECTORS FIBEROPTIC CONNECTORS CABLING & CONNECTOR SUPPORT Focus On MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT & TOOLS TERMINAL BLOCKS Features Next-gen I/O connectors reduce toil and trouble MRJ21 connectors are designed for improved packaging density, Gigabit Ethernet performance, and reduced installation time. Strong Medicine Compression contact connectors provide many performance and reliability advantages for medical device design. When ‘No’ is good for high data-rate systems How field-terminated no-epoxy/no-polish connectors can support 10/40-Gbit and analog video systems on par with fusion-spliced connectorized pigtails.

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