HIGH-PERFORMANCE SOCKETS
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The SG-BGA-6145 high-performance socket allows for 1.0-mm-pitch, 40 x 40-mm-body ICs to be used in the socket and operate without compromising performance in high-speed computing applications. The 6.5-GHz bandwidth sockets support dense BGA stacked devices, using a high-performance conductive elastomer contactor. The socket is designed to dissipate up to 60 W in socket with a computer-designed, aluminum-finned heatsink. The socket accommodates IC packages, such as the ASE 1117L HFCBGA, and arrays with up to 1521 balls.
IRONWOOD ELECTRONICS, EAGAN, MN
www.ironwoodelectronics.com
NON-MAGNETIC CABLES
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Designed with the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) market in mind, these fully non-magnetic, custom cable designs feature Hypertac contacts that exceed industry mating-cycle-life requirements. Available with RF, signal, and high-power contacts, the connectors are designed with modular construction that provides design flexibility and reduced costs. Cable options include overmolded strain reliefs, splitters, custom coil side connectors, and pigtail terminations.
HYPERTRONICS, HUDSON, MA
www.hypertronics.com
CABLE TESTERS
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The RFA-4218-20 cable tester for Cat5/5E cable assemblies is a light, compact tester with two RJ-45 inputs, and is used to test straight and crossover RJ-45 UTP, STP, EIA/10Base-T, 100Base-T, EIA/TIA 568A/568B, FDDI, ATM, TP-PMD, and Token Ring cables. Automatically able to identify the cable type it is connected to, the RFA-4218-20 verifies all connections in the cable. Its case is made of black, impact-resistant plastic with a flat, clearly labeled LED panel display in the front and use instructions printed on the back. The RFA-4218-20 is available separately or in Cat5/5E installation kits.
RF CONNECTORS, SAN DIEGO, CA
www.rfindustries.com
ENCLOSURE OUTLETS
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Three new splash-and dust-resistant enclosure outlets have been IP66-rated for dust and splashing water. They are used for connection to equipment rated from 10 to 20 A, with service rated at 250 VAC. Applications include equipment designed for industry or factory locations that may have dust and moisture issues. The outlets are configured in 10-, 15-, and 20-A AS/NSZ 3112 patterns, and include a snap-lid cover with seal, a threaded plug connection, and the lid can be locked in the open position.
INTERPOWER, OSKALOOSA, IA
www.interpower.com
INTERCONNECT SYSTEM
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This in-line, moisture-sealed, Passive Latch interconnect system for cable applications is an interface that detaches at a specified force, protecting both operators and equipment from potential catastrophic damage. The Passive Latch interconnect system is well-suited for OEM market applications in the medical, military, industrial, marine, and communication industries. Because of its convenient, detachable interface, the Passive Latch allows the user to move around more freely. In addition, the sealed connector provides the interconnect system with extra protection against moisture and debris.
WHITNEY BLAKE, BELLOWS FALLS, VT
www.whitneyblake.com
TERMINAL-BLOCK SYSTEM
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The CLIPLINE Complete terminal-block system, including screw-clamp, spring-cage, auto-spring, and insulation displacement connectors, provides the right connection technology for any application. All connection systems work with one another via the dual-bridge system, which accepts the same push-in jumpers and accessories. Some of the major components in the standardized accessory system include the flexible bridge, modular testing, and standardized labeling systems.
PHOENIX CONTACT, HARRISBURG, PA
www.phoenixcon.com
PLUGGABLE BACKPLANES
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This fully pluggable, 14-slot Dual Star AdvancedTCA (ATCA) backplane features Dual Star topology and redundant plug-removable connectors for fan trays, power entry modules, and shelf managers to provide the backplane with full redundancy and full hot-swappability for all modules. Compliant to PICMG 3.x specifications, the 14-slot features a 12-layer, controlled-impedance design with two fabric slots located in physical slots 7 and 8. Other features include Gigabit/terabit bandwidth across each shelf, 150 to 200 W per board, and 3 kW per chassis power.
ELMA BUSTRONIC, FREMONT, CA
www.elmabustronic.com
LOW-PROFILE TERMINALS
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This insulated, low-profile “F” crimp flag disconnect terminal eliminates the need for heat-shrinkable tubing, and is made from UL 94V-0-rated, fire-retardant nylon. Providing a “F” crimp with no bent back strands, the flag disconnect incorporates an open-barrel ear section that allows fast wire crimping. Designed to accept 14- to 18-AWG wire, it also mates with 0.187” to 0.250” male tabs.
ETCO, WARWICK, RI
www.etco.com
TERMINAL BLOCKS
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The new MSB series terminal blocks offer a low-profile height of only 10 mm (0.394”) off of the surface of the PCB. These high-reliability, screw-actuated, rising cage-clamp blocks provide discrete wire termination for 16- to 30-AWG wire sizes and have a high current-carry rating. Designed for PCBs up to 0.094” thick with 0.043”-diameter plated through holes, the MSB series terminal blocks are compatible with wave, SMT, or paste-in-hole soldering processes.
XYBOL INTERLYNKS, IPSWICH, MA
www.xybol.com
SENSOR SOCKETS
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This line of image sensor sockets is designed to reduce costs by protecting valuable image sensors from damage during board assembly and processing. Standard, footprint-specific, and custom configurations are available for applications such as scanners, security systems, and satellite imaging. These sockets feature screw-machined terminals and multi-fingered contacts for long-term durability in demanding applications. Standard sockets are available in FR-4 insulators in through-hole and surface-mount designs. Other options include molded or Peel-A-Way insulators and lead-free designs.
ADVANCED INTERCONNECTIONS, WEST WARWICK, RI
www.advintcorp.com
CABLE ASSEMBLIES
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These cable assemblies for critical electrical and communication applications in harsh environments can be made to withstand specific requirements, such as temperature variations from -40° to 100°C, high vacuum or pressure, and the need for flexibility and abrasion resistance. Featuring PTFE or PVC jackets, various types of insulation, and water-tight constructions, they can include 4- to 30-ga wire and coaxial and tri-axial cables up to 1” OD.
AVED ELECTRONICS, LOWELL, MA
www.aved.com
RIBBON CABLE ASSEMBLIES
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The MPO optical round ribbon cable assemblies offer reduced attenuation. Compared to difficult-to-route, traditional flat ribbon cables, these are ideal for parallel optic transceiver interconnection applications, patch panels, optical switches and routers, and data communication centers. Stacked, 12-fiber ribbons in traditional flat-jacketed ribbon cables are prone to piston in relation to each other, causing attenuation. In contrast, the MPO cable assemblies feature multiple ribbons stacked inside a round jacket to provide a stable, low-profile solution for complex, dense optical network applications.
MOLEX, LISLE, IL
www.molex.com
PANEL-MOUNT COUPLER
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The ECF504-5M panel-mount coupler, an addition to the existing USB panel-mount adapter line, features a shielded, bulkhead Type A jack with 5 m of un-terminated, USB 2.0-compliant cable. The user can cut the cable to the desired length and hard-wire or terminate it with their connector of choice. Using a mounting flange, these units are compatible with almost any panel thickness, and also provide a cost-effective way to feed a USB bus through a panel or enclosure.
L-COM, NORTH ANDOVER, MA
www.l-com.com
BULKHEAD CONVERTERS
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This new bulkhead media converter (BMC) family is designed for harsh-environment applications. Housed completely within an industry-standard bulkhead connector, these media converters accept a standard optical signal, such as Fast Ethernet, and convert it to a signal, such as IEEE802.3u (100BT). These devices handle both optical-to-electrical and full physical layer (PHY) conversions. BMC units simplify the incorporation of an optical interface into systems and equipment for military, aerospace, outdoor digital video, petrochemical, and marine applications, or any other harsh-environment application that benefits from a fiberoptic interface.
STRATOS LIGHTWAVE LLC, CHICAGO, IL
www.stratoslightwave.com
MEASURING INSTRUMENT
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The OP815 insertion-loss measurement instrument is an automated solution for qualifying single-mode or multimode fiberoptic cable assemblies, all in a compact package that fits on a workbench. Integrating a stable single- or dual-wavelength source and an optical power meter in a chassis measuring only 8.5” x 3.5” x 12”, and automated over a USB interface by OPL-Pro turnkey application software, the OP815 can be customized for a wide range of fiberoptic measurement tasks in high-volume manufacturing environments.
OPTO TEST, NEWBURY PARK, CA
www.optotest.com
