Table of ContentsDepartmentsNewsEndicott design could end plated-through-holesHaving to drill plated-through-holes (PTH) to make signal connections within printed circuit boards may become a thing of the past, says Endicott Interconnect Technologies (www.eitny.com), thanks to its new HPC-Z interconnections.
Molex, Tyco demonstrate 10-Gig Ethernet backplaneAt the Interop exhibition (www.interop.com) in late May, the Ethernet Alliance (www.ethernetalliance.org) hosted a number of demonstrations, including a 10-Gigabit, 10GBase-KR Backplane Ethernet demo with connector vendors Molex (www.molex.com) and Tyco Electronics. (www.tycoelectronics.com), as well as Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (www.amcc.com).
Acticon wins smart-connector patent settlementsTwice within a five-week span, Acticon Technologies (www.acticontech.com) announced that its parent company, General Patent Corporation International (GPCI; www.generalpatent.com), had reached settlements with vendors concerning Acticon’s smart-connector patents.
ITT unveils custom mixed-signal cable assembly technologyTargeting demanding mixed signal design for applications ranging from avionics to industrial automation, ITT Electronic Components (www.itt.com) says it is offering mixed-signal package custom cable assemblies designed to save space, reduce weight, and ensure EMI shielding effectiveness.
Boeing calls on Chad for harness equipmentChad Industries (www.chadindustries.net) recently announced that Boeing (www.boeing.com) ordered 10 of its HarnessMate semi-automated wire-insertion machines.
Emerson buying Stratos for $85MEmerson says it has reached an agreement for Stratos International (www.stratosinternational.com) to become part of Emerson Network Power (www.emersonnetworkpower.com).
Editor's ViewBridging the training gap between large and smallRecently, I attended a seminar at which Ronald Bishop, principal of connector-industry research firm Bishop & Associates (www.bishopinc.com), gave the keynote address. His presentation provided insight into the current global picture for the connector marketplace, as well as a look into what the worldwide market holds for the industry in the future.
Wire & Harness SpecifierRound-to-flat assembliesSherman Assembly Systems’ (SAS) patented process combines attributes of ribbon-cable mass-termination capabilities with the flexibility and advantages of a round cable.
Heat-shrinkable tubing with extreme shrink ratioRaychem brand URHT heat-shrinkable tubing is flame-retardant, black, cross-linked polyolefin tubing with an ultra-high shrink ratio (8:1).
Training video highlights features of metal weldersSonobond Ultrasonics says its newly launched demonstration video features its metal welders that will be on display at the upcoming National Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (WPE).
Overmolded custom assembliesUlti-Mate Connector’s overmolded custom cable assemblies are designed to provide strain relief, watertight sealing, and multiple breakouts using mil-spec or ruggedized connectors.
Flexible and RF-cable assembliesInvestment in a new automated cable-assembly line enables IMS Connector Systems to offer shorter delivery times than in the past.
ProductsNew ProductsFeaturesThe significance of endface geometry to array connectorsThe increasing density of optical connections puts a new focus on the performance-affecting shape of the connector’s end.
X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy enables RoHS action-level analysisThe usually non-destructive measurement procedure is a popular choice for compliance assurance.
Wire and harness industry standard passes the testWhile the A-620 assemblies standard has been around since 2002, a new section on testing criteria is seeing growing industry acceptance.
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