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USB Cables — Lighted USB Cable Assemblies feature an integrated illumination at the connectors. The cables provide a glow while connecting peripheral devices to computers and meet the speed requirements of USB 2.0. Available colors include red, blue, green, orange and white with clear-braided cable. They are suitable for applications such as computers, printers, scanners and external hard drives. Delphi Connection Systems, Warren, Ohio
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D-subminiature Connector — This Filtered Combo D-subminiature Power Connector has integrated filter capacitors with capacitance ranges of 1.3 to 100 nF. The standard dielectric withstanding voltage is 707 VDC. Power contacts from 10 to 40 A can be incorporated. The contacts are solder cup-type and accommodate wire sizes from 20 to 16 AWG up to 10 to 8 AWG. The product features a fully integrated, nickel-plated, die-cast backshell that is said to allow for rough handling without damage to the connector. It comes in the 5W5 layout configuration and can be supplied with five power contacts or selectively loaded with fewer contacts. American Conec Corp., Garner, N.C.
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XFP Connectors — These 30-circuit XFP Host Connectors are designed for use with 10 Gigabit XFP small-form factor pluggable modules. They are suitable for connecting switches, routers and other storage equipment. Featuring a 0.8 mm pitch, these right-angle SMT connectors have a 30-position design. Both the XFP modules and host system are hot-pluggable. The products are said to be compatible with the 10 Gigabit XFP standard. Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill.
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Micro-card Sockets — MEC1 Micro-card Sockets now come in right-angle and edgemount designs. These sockets have a double row of beryllium copper contacts on 1.0 mm pitch. They mate with 1.6 mm cards or with standard flex cable data links. Eight standard sizes are available, with a choice of five, eight, 20, 30, 39, 49, 58 and 68 I/Os per side. The largest vertical design has a total of 136 I/Os in less than 645 mm2 of PCB area, and the right-angle design requires approximately 870 mm2 of space. The edgemount de-sign needs less than 330 mm2 on each side of the board. Samtec Inc., New Albany, Ind.
Host Bus Adapter — The VMIPMC-5795 is a single-channel, Ultra160 SCSI Host Bus Adapter in PCI mezzanine card form factor. It is designed to operate in 32-bit/33 MHz or 64-bit/66 MHz PCI environments to achieve data transfer rates up to 160 Mbps. An on-board configuration utility allows the viewing and changing of default configuration settings for the host adapter and SCSI devices. The product has an integrated low-voltage differential link transceiver that reportedly supports both LVD and single-ended signals with no external transceivers required. It can connect up to 16 devices and incorporates an external 68-pin high-density female connector. VMIC, Huntsville, Ala.
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Thermal Disconnects — These Thermal Disconnects have an open barrel design with an "F" crimp to both the wire and insulation ear sections. They feature a fire-retardant nylon insulator with a high-temperature alloy that reportedly maintains the spring characteristics of brass when subjected 150°C heat. The F crimp connection encapsulates the wire without crushing it. They can be applied by automated wire processing equipment and are said to replace the need for secondary shrink tubing or hand blocking. The products are offered as 0.110, 0.187, and 0.250" female, 0.250" male, right-angle flags, and rings and hooks. ETCO Inc., Warwick, R.I.
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Power Connectors — Series 75 Power Connectors are rated for 600 V (AC and DC) and 75 A in a single-pole housing when connected to a 6 AWG wire. Two housing configurations are available: a standard (non-locking) version and a locking version. These modular housings can be interlocked vertically and horizontally to create stacked versions. A retaining pin is offered to lock the standard housings together. The products employ a genderless mating design that allows a mated pair to be assembled with two identical mating halves. Rated for up to 10,000 mating cycles, applications include communications equipment and power supplies. Tyco Electronics, Harrisburg, Pa.
Adapter Sleeve — This Hybrid Fiber Optic Adapter Sleeve is a one-piece sleeve with different end diameters to allow the mating of fiber optic connectors with different ferrule diameters. It reportedly can be incorporated within a range of adapter styles, including MU-SC and LC-SC types. Fabricated using metallic glass injection-molding technology, the product is made of a zirconium alloy. The material is said to be highly resistant to abrasion from hard zirconia ferrules, and eliminates the need for periodic cleaning of connectors. In mating tests, there was no reported measurable change in insertion loss after 500 connections. YKK Corp. of America, Optical Components Div., Marietta, Ga.
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M12 Connector — The Micro-push M12 Connector allows twist-free coupling of control components. Applications include connecting proximity sensors to the controller, via junction or multiple outlet receptacle boxes. It provides IP64 protection for automation applications that exist in mild environments. Said to save time and space, the product's design incorporates flexible threads that grip the threaded surface of the sensor. Push-on installation is achieved by aligning an arrow on the connector body with the keyway on the mating sensor. It is available in straight or right-angle forms, in three- or four-pole configurations, with a choice of cable lengths. Woodhead Connectivity, Northbrook, Ill.
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Optical Fibers — SteelSkin Plastic Optical Fibers are said to be lighter and thinner than typical glass fibers. ..They carry light through tight radius bends with no reported signal loss or fiber damage. The products feature a braided, 304-grade stainless-steel overjacket for fiber protection and are designed to endure the rigors of harsh working environments. With a minimum bend radius of 10.0 mm and an OD of 2.9 mm, these optical fibers are suitable for low-profile applications embedded in machinery or integrated into hard-to-reach locations. The fibers are terminated with plastic ferrules. Banner Engineering Corp., Minneapolis, Minn.
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Cordsets — Interpower Universal Jumper Cordsets supply power to system accessories and reportedly conform to electrical standards worldwide. Available in 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 m lengths, the products are molded with harmonized cable. They are terminated on one end with an IEC 60320 C13 connector and on the other with an IEC 60320 Sheet E plug connector. Both terminations are molded directly onto the cable, and connector locks are available to secure either end. Panel Components Corp., Oskaloosa, Iowa
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Patch Panels — Angled Patch Panels are designed to simplify cable management and maximize rack density. Available in a modular component-related Category 5e version or an empty, field-configurable panel, the angled design reportedly allows cables to flow directly into vertical cable managers and eliminates the need for front horizontal wire management. They are pre-configured to handle enhanced applications such as Gigabit Ethernet and ATM and feature 110-style punchdowns and accommodate both T568A and T568B wiring configurations. Leviton Voice & Data Div., Bothell, Wash.
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Medical Connector — The Minisnap PC Size 3 Connector has six high-voltage contacts, each tested at 5,000 VAC. The 1.3 mm diameter crimp contacts accommodate 22 to 20 AWG wire and are rated at 10 A. It reportedly meets applicable IEC standards for creepage and air gap, and is suitable for use in applications where high voltage, light weight, non-magnetic and touch-proof are primary concerns. The rugged plastic push-pull housing makes the product suitable for use in medical electronics and instrumentation. ODU-USA Inc., Camarillo, Calif.
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Wire Connectors/Plugs — 15MP-3 Male Plugs and 15FP-3 Female Connectors are said to provide protection against dust and allow for continuous submersion in up to 6' of water when capped or mated. These three-wire products are IP68-rated for 13 to 18 A, 600 V maximum. The products are molded to type SOW-A cable on #16 AWG (rated 13 A) and #14 AWG (rated 18 A), and are available as pigtails or extension cords. Standard colors include black, red, white, blue and orange. Duraline, Islandia, N.Y.
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Terminal Blocks — Series 859 Rail-mount Switching Relay and Optocoupler Terminal Blocks feature 5, 24, 48, 60, 115 and 170 VDC input voltages. The voltage range reportedly offers the ability to interface old circuitry or unique voltages with current industrial control systems, PLCs and machines. Housings measure 6 mm wide. Five connection points and multiple communing options are available, including two-, three-, four-, five- and 10-way push-in-type jumper bars. They accept 22 to 14 AWG wire and have cage-clamp compact spring pressure termination technology. WAGO Corp., Germantown, Wis.
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Waterproof Connectors — Buccaneer Waterproof Connectors are available with colored contact inserts for correct connector identification. The colored insert and matching cable gland nut reportedly provide a quick method of identification whether the connectors are mated or unmated. Available colors include blue, green, grey, light grey, red, white, yellow and black. The connectors are said to be dust- and water-proof to IP68, with a choice of two, three, four, six, seven, nine and 25 poles, and are rated from 10 A, 250 VAC to 1 A, 50 VAC. Bulgin Components PLC, Essex, U.K.
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Bus Interface Connector — The ERbic MAX CAN Switch is a bus interface connector that features a die-cast metal housing with an axial cable outlet. It is suitable for applications in rough environments where EMC requirements are strict. The cable outlet is positioned in the mating direction for a slim-line form, said to be necessary in applications where two bus interfaces need to be on top of each other. The print terminals with screw terminations allow for CAN bus cables with sizes from 0.14 to 1.0 mm2 and a cable diameter maximum of 8.0 mm. ERNI Components Inc., Chester, Va.
