HIGH-SPEED CONNECTORS
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The Ermet ZD high-speed connectors are offered in 25-mm modules as straight male connectors for backplanes and right-angled female connectors for daughtercards in the CompactPCI Express PICMG EXP.0 R1.0 specification, which meets CompactPCI users’ future needs in instrumentation, military, and aerospace markets, and defines the connectors, electrical, and mechanical requirements of boards (3- and 6-U) and backplanes. The system slot (board) is defined to have up to 24 lanes and up to four PCI Express links, with a maximum of 6-Gbit/s system bandwidth per direction.
ERNI, ADELBERG, GERMANY
www.erni.com
POWER CONNECTORS
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The Power Clip electrical power connectors are designed as a low-cost interconnection between two perpendicular power bus bars. The Power Clips are used in “N+1” rectifier, power supply, and switching power supply applications, and provide low-voltage drop. Because the clip accepts a solid, 0.125"-thick nickel or gold-plated rectangular bus-bar tab, there is no need for a mating connector. The connectors are UL-approved for true hot-plug current interruption of 100 A at 48 V and 200 A at 42 V using a gold bus-bar tab.
ANDERSON POWER PRODUCTS, STERLING, MA
www.andersonpower.com
MULTI-PORT CONNECTORS
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These small form-factor pluggable (SFP) stacked multi-port connectors are designed to meet the networking and storage industry’s demands for increased density and speed. The connectors offer high port density with complete integration of stacked 20-circuit SFP connector ports within a cage. An integrated lightpipe option provides port status indication and activity feedback. Ideal for networking, storage, and telecommunication applications, such as hubs, routers, servers, and switches, their high-speed contact design meets 4.25-Gbit/s SFP requirements, and accommodates speeds up to 10 Gbit/s.
MOLEX, LISLE, IL
www.molex.com
MICRO-LATCH CONNECTORS
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These micro-latch connectors require no tools for engagement and disengagement. Conforming to the requirements of MIL-DTL-83513, these connectors meet a wide variety of application requirements. The Latch Box is factory-installed on the strip connector series, and can be pre-wired or configured with soldercups or PC tails. MicroLatch strip connectors are also available commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) sizes with 2 to 20 pins for board-mount and surface-mount technology (SMT) versions. The connectors are used in a wide range of applications, and can be found in many high-end applications in medical and mil/aero environments.
OMNETICS CONNECTOR, MINNEAPOLIS, MN
www.omnetics.com
ONE-PIECE INTERFACES
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These one-piece interfaces are ideal for high- shock and vibration applications due to their robust design and threaded inserts to secure the connectors to the boards. The interfaces can provide a low system cost for board stacking by reducing the number of components required to be purchased and processed. They can also improve quality over elastomerics and pin-and-socket systems due to their reliable connections and the elimination of bent pins.
SAMTEC, NEW ALBANY, IN
www.samtec.com
MICROMINIATURE CONNECTORS
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These low-profile, single-connector, microminiature RF interconnects meet the growing demand for direct board-to-board connections. The connectors are available in three different lengths to accommodate 6.65-, 10-, and 14-mm board spacings, and are supplied in trays for pick-and-place compatibility. The connectors have an operating temperature range of -40°C to 125°C, impedance of 50 Ω, and can operate effectively at frequencies up to 6 GHz. Return loss is specified as a minimum -20 dB at frequencies up to 2.1 GHz.
TYCO ELECTRONICS, HARRISBURG, PA
www.tycoelectronics.com
SOCKET BLOCKS
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These 5.08-mm-pitch socket blocks (BLZ, BLZF, and BLT) include a left and right lock-and-release lever for its PCB connectors. This added feature interlocks the socket block and pin header for a secure connection, and allows a complete separation of the pin header from the socket block without force or the need for tools. The socket blocks are available with a BLZ screw-clamp connection with 180° (two to 22 poles) and 270° (15 to 24 poles) wire exits; BLZF tension clamp connection with 180° (two to 24 poles) wire exit; and BLT TOP connection (two to 24 poles), where the wire insertion and clamping are in parallel.
WEIDMULLER, RICHMOND, VA
www.weidmuller.com
GROUNDING CONNECTORS
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This mechanical grounding/power connectors line is ideal for direct burial application in earth or embedment in concrete. The connectors are made of high-copper-content alloys, and use a nut-and-bolt design to provide the means for connecting copper cable to many applications. All of the mechanical grounding connectors are designed to facilitate installation and maintain durability.
FCI-BURNDY, MANCHESTER, NH
fciconnect.com
LOW-PROFILE CONNECTORS
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The ACH series wire-to-board connectors are designed for a DC power supply application and have a 2.0-A current rating for both the two and three circuits using wire size 28 AWG. The connectors have a height of 1.4 mm and a width of 4.3 mm. These connectors feature a socket half that mates with a header from the vertical direction while the wires come out from the horizontal direction of the socket connector. The ultra-compact, low-profile design provides the flexibility for applications that need high-performance connectors in tight spaces.
JST, WAUKEGAN, IL
www.jst.com
HIGH-POWER CONNECTORS
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These high-power SMA (“HP-SMA”) connectors are designed for use in high-power laser delivery assemblies, and use “air gap” technology to eliminate all energy-absorbing materials at the fiber end. The connectors are offered in standard core diameters ranging from 200 to 1500 μm with numerical apertures ranging from 0.12, 0.22 (standard), 0.26, and 0.39 (standard). For higher power levels, an optional high-conductivity copper ferrule is used for the nose of the connector, allowing for greater heat dissipation.
FIBERGUIDE INDUSTRIES, STIRLING, NJ
www.fiberguide.com
D-SUBMINIATURE CONNECTORS
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The “Grommet D” D-subminiature connector is a high-density rectangular connector system equipped for extreme environmental conditions. The connectors are sealed by silicone rear grommets and interfacial sealing to operate reliably, even when immersed in water or corrosive liquids. A fluorosilicone grommet seals all the wire leads entering the rear of the connector, while the interfacial seal ensures there is no possibility of leakage between the mated plug and receptacle. The connectors come with optional stainless-steel shells, and provide resistance against corrosion.
ITT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, SANTA ANA, CA
www.ittcannon.com
LOW-PROFILE CONNECTORS
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The 5805 series low-profile, board-to-board connectors are designed specifically for miniature and hand-held portable equipment applications. The connectors have a 0.4-mm pitch and a 1.0-mm stacking height. The connectors feature a KEC S-shaped spring for the spring structure, giving the connectors a very low profile. A double-sided contact structure adopted for mating lock enhances the components resistance to vibration and drop shock. The 5805 series employs a twin-rib-shaped plug side contact that eliminates foreign obstacles, such as splash flux, from interfering with the contacts, improving the contact reliability.
AVX, MYRTLE BEACH, SC
www.avx.com
FIELDBUS CONNECTORS
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These process fieldbus (profibus) connectors are designed to provide fast, safe, and reliable terminations in harsh environments. The profibus D-subminiature nine-pin connectors boast a EMI/RFI shielded metal housing, and are sealed to IEC standard IP-20 for employment on communications cables with a high transfer rate of up to 12 Mbaud. The profibus connectors may be used for applications in the automotive, telecommunications, data communications, and energy. Designed for applications requiring comprehensive test functions to facilitate troubleshooting and fast implementation of a Profibus network, the devices are offered with an integrated diagnostic port for field-diagnostic monitors, analyzers, or laptops.
CDM ELECTRONICS, TURNERSVILLE, NJ
www.CdmElectronics.com
CRIMP CONNECTORS
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These crimp connectors are designed to work with Andrew Cinta cables, and are available for CNT-100 through CNT-600 cables. Connector interfaces include N-Type, TNC, BNC, 7/16 DIN, UHF, mini-UHF, miniature connetors, SMA, MCX, MMCX, SMB, SSMB, and MC Card. In addition, reverse-polarity N-type, TNC, BNC, SMA, and MMCX are available for Wi-Fi and broadband applications. The connectors are available with silver, gold, or nickel plating, Teflon dielectric, and gold- or silver-plated contacts. Both crimp and clamp attachment options are available. The majority of the standard connector series and all of the Wi-Fi and broadband interfaces are designed with VSWR performance up to 6 GHz. All of the crimp connectors will work with industry-standard crimp tools.
RF INDUSTRIES, SAN DIEGO, CA
www.rfindustries.com
