For bonding applications that must withstand impact or flexing, Henkel has made two additions to its Loctite Flashcure Light Cure Cyanoacrylate Instant Adhesives line.

Since the original release of IPC J-STD-609 in July 2007, many new solder alloys have entered the market as lead-free technology matures.

Designers can locate individual contacts anywhere on the printed circuit board, says AVX of its 9176 connector series.

WAGO Corporation’s 713 Series MCS MINI-HD Double Row Connector System trims front-panel space by up to 40%, claims the company.

Jose Rios, Quality Engineer at Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc. (EI), was presented with the trade group's Distinguished Committee Service Award for his role in developing IPC standards.

The module allows for more efficient connection of PCBs to rectangular connectors.

This development will allow easier design of PoE-enabled switches because it eliminates the need for an ASIC, the companies say.

Harwin says its new brand of EZ-BoardWare SMT components provide simple, cost-saving solutions for EMC and cable management and test applications.

The new Maxi clips compliment Harwin’s Midi clips which handle cans with a wall thickness of 0.012in and its Mini series devices which save PCB space and handle cans with a wall thickness of between 0.005 and 0.009in.

The EdgeLine CoEdge Connector, nominated as a DesignVision finalist at the upcoming DesignCon 2010 show, is a one-piece, 25 Gbps connector that is configured to meet an industry standard pitch of 0.80mm (.031”).