SENSOR CONNECTORS
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These M8 and M12 sensor connectors are used for automation systems. The M12 connector is recommended as a fieldbus connector for almost any fieldbus application. The M12 female connectors are fully flexible in application and have SMT connections for bulk packaging and feeding. Economic component pricing is achieved using automated processing and the discontinuation of a pick-and-place pad and high-grade packaging. This concept allows connectors to be produced at various heights and with different pin configurations, even M8 versions with three or four pins can be made. SMT, pressfit, and THR termination is available.
ERNI, SANTA CRUZ, CA
www.erni.com
HIGH-DENSITY CONNECTORS
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The Ventura connectors are high-speed, high-density connectors that feature 178 real signals/inch and 93 differential signals/inch in its 14-row version. Using SMT, the Ventura design reduces via effects and enables higher performance by replacing the standard compliant pin-plated through-hole with a 10- or 12-mil via. The Ventura connector’s platform allows use in both 6.25-Gbit/s single-ended and 12-Gbit/s differential applications. High-speed, single-ended electrical performance features <5% cross talk and <2 dB at 6 GHz and <3 dB at 8 GHz insertion losses.
TERADYNE CONNECTION SYSTEMS, NASHUA, NH
www.teradyne.com
MULTI-INTERFACE CONNECTORS
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The Compel 1.0/2.3 SMT-compatible multi-interface connector series facilitates PCB edge-mount assembly and also accommodates tight packaging density. These connectors are available with one-, two-, three-, four-, and eight-coax interface combinations in a single housing. Frequency coverage is from DC 2 GHz in standard 75-Ω impedance value and DC 10 GHz in optional 50-Ω impedance. Standard housings are cast from a lightweight Zemac alloy or a liquid-crystal polymer plastic housing. Units are available in tape-and-reel packaging to facilitate automated manufacturing.
RESPONSE MICROWAVE, FRAMINGHAM, MA
www.responsemicrowave.com
TERMINAL BLOCKS
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These 120-M-221-SMD surface-mount terminal blocks have a multi-pole header with 5-mm center-to-center spacing. These blocks have total co-planar adaptability to the PCB surface and coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) mismatch elimination capability. This is ensured through the design of the pins that are adaptable to planar variations of the PCB surface during the entire cycle of the reflow process. A universal, thermo-resistant keyed pick cap is designed to ensure pick-and-place capability of headers for both even- and odd-pole versions.
WECO ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS, QUEBEC, CANADA
www.smartconn.com
EDGECARD CONNECTORS
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This high-temperature edgecard series now includes staggered dip solder and card extender/SMT parts, as well as those featuring right-angle bend terminations. The RoHS-compliant series, featuring 1.00-mm contact centers, facilitates the durable board-to-board interconnection of 0.062" to ±0.008" daughtercards. They offer 50 signals/linear inch, and are rated to withstand 150°C continual heat. The double-row connectors have electrical and physical characteristics, as well as design flexibility, signal integrity, and manufacturing efficiencies. This series is ideal for use in high-temperature, high-pin-count, lead-free applications requiring the circuit connection of PCBs to 0.062" daughterboards.
SULLINS ELECTRONICS, SAN MARCOS, CA
www.sullinselectronics.com
MEZZANINE CONNECTORS
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The GIG-Array high-speed, high-density mezzanine connector series now includes new connector configurations that provide 200 signal contacts at 15-, 20-, 25-, 30-, or 35-mm board spacings. The GIG-Array line is designed for 100-Ω matched impedance to support differential signaling at data rates of 10 Gbit/s with low crosstalk to preserve signal integrity. The connector family is effective for high-speed board-stacking applications in server, storage, transmission, switching, and networking equipment.
FCI, ETTERS, PA
www.fciconnect.com
SMT EMULATOR
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The SF-QFE-32SA-L-01-F SMT package emulator attaches to PCB SMT pads for a 32-pin, 0.8-mm-pitch QFP, and is RoHS-compliant and lead-free. The SF-QFE-32SA-L-01-F allows a set of available interconnects for probing, in-circuit emulation, or connecting to another assembly. The emulator is attached to the target board with standard lead-free soldering methods. The PCB used in the adapter is RoHS-compliant with an immersion silver finish. Secondary modules such as probing adapters, ICE products, or other electronic modules, can be plugged onto the gold-plated pins of the emulator.
IRONWOOD ELECTRONICS, EAGAN, MN
www.ironwoodelectronics.com
MICRO CONNECTORS
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These SMT FPC connectors offer ultra-low profiles, reduced depth, and high cable-retention forces for mobile-phone LCDs and other tight packaging applications. The 0.50-mm-pitch 501461 FPC series offers a profile height of 0.80 mm and depth of 3.20 mm. They are offered in four to eight circuit sizes, and include the BackFlip actuator that facilitates cable insertion and provides good retention. The 0.30-mm-pitch 500797 series includes a terminal design with opposing forces that provide secure cable retention. It also includes a low-insertion-force feature that holds the cable in place. This 1.05-mm-height connector is available in 11 to 51 circuit sizes.
MOLEX, LISLE, IL
www.molex.com
FLEXIBLE JUMPERS
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These SMT flexible jumpers are now RoHS-compliant, and are designed for board-to-board, board-to-display, board-to-connector, board-to-sensor, and other applications that require flexibility. They can be customized to fit the I/O space available for specific applications, and are manufactured on any pitch down to 0.010" with round, flat, or stranded wire from 20 to 40 AWG. A polyimide-H film dielectric makes the jumpers suitable for wave, infrared, vapor-phase, hot-bar, or hot-air soldering.
ELMEC MANUFACTURING, OCEANSIDE, CA
www.elmecmfg.com
COAXIAL CONNECTORS
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These RF surface-mount coaxial connectors (SMCC) are available in various standard interfaces: coaxial series, SMP, Mini-SMP, MCX, SMA, QMA, or flexible microstrip connectors for misalignment compensation with repeatable electrical characteristics, FAKRA-RF automotive connectors, and high-precision test-and-measurement connectors. These SMCC products convert signals from coaxial to planar waveguide mode inside the connector via an innovative miniature transition. This design leads to optimal return loss, isolation performance, a low dispersion transmission characteristic, and optimized performance for MCX connectors to 12 GHz, although specified to 6 GHz.
ROSENBERGER, LANCASTER, PA
www.rosenbergerna.com
IC SOCKETS
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These IC sockets for gullwing devices, QFPs, TQFPs, SOPs, TSOPs, and SOs are available in surface-mount technology (SMT), through-hole, and solderless-compression-type versions. The sockets have a small outline and adapt to any gullwing-type devices of an upwards 0.50-mm pitch. The sockets have various locking systems, such as screwlock, quicklock, clamshell, and more. Raised SMT sockets lift the socket above any nearby components on the board.
E-TEC, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
www.e-tec.com
VERTICAL CONNECTORS
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These vertical surface-mount, nanominiature connectors feature options for inclusion of turning jackscrews and mounting holes. These configuration features expand the connectors’ versatility by creating additional application options for flex-to-board or board-to-board interconnections. Available in both plug and receptacle versions, the connectors meet or exceed the specifications and performance requirements of MIL-DTL-32139, and feature a recessed area in the shell, which aids in solder washout and inspection and reduces installation costs. Connector sizes range from nine to 85 contacts.
AIRBORN, GEORGETOWN, TX
www.airborn.com
