LED CONNECTORS AND CORDSETS
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The eight-pin M12 eurofast connectors are designed for use with Kübler incremental encoders, which are typically used in strenuous factory applications such as material handling, conveyor systems, process control, and web control. The E-WKC 8T-PX3-930 cordset provides quick and easy connectivity in these demanding environments, with three LEDs housed in a translucent, molded, right-angle connector for indication of channels A, B, and Z. They are available with nickel-plated brass or stainless-steel coupling nuts, and provide protection that meets UL; CSA; NEMA 1, 3, 4, and 6P; and IEC IP68 standards.
TURCK, MINNEAPOLIS, MN
www.turck.com
FEMALE CONNECTORS
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The ERmet family of 2.0-mm HM connectors now includes through-hole reflow (THR) versions of the type-C connectors. The right-angle, type-C ERmet THR female connector offers 55 (5 × 11) signal contacts on 25-mm modules. Types A, B, AB, and C female ERmet connectors now offer THR termination. The ERmet female connector with THR termination is designed for economical, fully automatic, surface-mount-technology (SMT) placement of modern plug-in cards. The ERmet type-C female connectors with THR termination and pre-alignment guides are available with or without a metal shield.
ERNI, MIDLOTHIAN, VA
www.erni.com
WATERPROOF CONNECTORS
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The FireWire Buccaneer dust- and waterproof IP68 connector system provides a high degree of environmental sealing for FireWire connections using standard IEEE 1394a interfaces with data rates up to 400 Mbit/s. The connector system is ideally suited to industrial and hostile environments where a high data rate, combined with a robust and secure connection, is required. Originally designed for high-speed data transfer in consumer multimedia equipment, FireWire has now transferred from the home into industrial environments where hazards of water and dust are present.
BULGIN COMPONENTS, BARKING, ENGLAND
www.bulgin.co.uk
CONNECTOR SYSTEM
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This 0.8-mm FH connector system is now available with 30-μ" gold plating, and a right-angle plug in both 60 and 80 positions is also available. This 30-μ" gold product is intended for stacking applications in high-end computers, telecommunications, industrial, and mil/aero. The right-angle plug is ideal for test cards and card extenders, and mates to standard vertical receptacles.
TYCO ELECTRONICS, HARRISBURG, PA
www.tycoelectronics.com
PRESSFIT CONNECTORS
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These pressfit-variation H15 DIN 41612 female connectors have 15 pins rated at 15 A/pin. The standard version has 30 pressfit pins (two per contact) suitable for PCB thicknesses greater than 1.6 mm. A special variation, suitable for main power supplies, has faston pins in 28, 30, and 32 positions. Leakage distance between the faston pins is greater than 8 mm. The connector body material is UL 94-V-0 (PBT). 2E SYSCOM, FRAMINGHAM, MA
2esyscom.com
BOARD-STACKING CONNECTORS
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The RoHS-compatible version of the Conan 1.0-mm-pitch, low-profile, board-stacking connector system provides a mechanically secure, high-density electrical interface between parallel PCBs. The Conan connector system, initially designed for use in mobile phones, pagers, and notebook PCs, also performs well in medical electronics, instrumentation, POS equipment, handheld devices, and communications and networking equipment. The connector system provides options for 4.15-, 4.5-, 5.0-, 6.0-, or 7.0-mm board spacings to accommodate varying component clearance requirements, and has a current rating of 1 A (max) per individual contact with all contacts powered.
FCI, ETTERS, PA
www.fciconnect.com
DOUBLE-DENSITY CONNECTORS
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The 1464 double-density Autosport connectors use contacts that are optimized for 24- to 30-AWG wire, allowing 64 connectors in a size-14 connector shell. This eliminates the need for two other connector shells, reducing the size and weight of the harness. A new locking mechanism was developed for the gold-plated copper alloy contacts to carry 3 A maximum of current and a current leakage of less than 2 mA at 1000 VAC. Operating temperature range is from -55°C to 175°C.
DEUTSCH, ST. LEONARDS ON SEA, ENGLAND
www.deutschltd.com
HIGH-DENSITY CONNECTORS
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These high-density FFC/FPC connectors suit flat-panel displays (FPDS), low-voltage differential-signal (LVDS) television applications, and others that sometimes require up to 1,000 signal lines/unit to support extremely high-resolution and flat-screen picture clarity. The smallest pitch size in this family is a 0.30-mm version that includes staggered tails to achieve its compact, 90-circuit design.
MOLEX, LISLE, IL
www.molex.com
SELF-CAPPING CONNECTORS
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These rugged, harsh-environment field connectors are now offered in snap caps for RJ-45, USB, and FireWire applications. The installation requires no tooling, and all versions are shock-, splash-, and dust-proof. The connectors are available in a MIL-C-26482 metallic shell in rectangular, push-pull, bayonet, or threaded coupling styles. Ideal for industrial or avionics applications, the field series is available with RJ-45, RJ11, USB, IEEE 1394, and fiberoptic versions as well.
AMPHENOL PCD, PEABODY, MA
www.rjfield.com
MODULAR PLUGS
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The 39200 series Category 6 modular plugs are engineered to exceed TIA/EIA-568B.2 data wiring standards. Designed for high-speed networking and computing applications, the plugs feature a two-level load bar that separates the split pairs to ensure the plugs’ ability to exceed Cat 6 transfer performance requirements for NEXT (near-end crosstalk) and return loss. The load bar also aids in the connectors’ assembly as it accurately positions the wires for termination. The series is used to connect computers and peripherals to modular wall jacks.
STEWART CONNECTOR, GLEN ROCK, PA
www.belfuse.com/StewartConnector
MONO PLUGS
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Designed for the audio industry, these ¼"mono Silent plugs fit into any ¼" stereo or mono jack. The Silent plugs feature gold-plated contacts, red coating, chuck-type cable retention, and an integrated “silent switch,” which is hermetically sealed and offers lifetime durability due to its REED technology-based design. The Silent plugs are designed for musicians switching an instrument, such as electric guitar, under load without creating the pops or squeals typically associated with plugging and unplugging a cable from an instrument or amplifier jack.
NEUTRIK, LAKEWOOD, NJ
www.neutrikusa.com
MINIATURE CONNECTORS
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The Dragonfly series miniature connectors offer signal and/or power contacts and contact current ratings of 20-A continuous for size-16 contacts. The size-20 contacts are rated at 12 A when used with 18-AWG wire. The size-16 contacts have been tested to 10,000 mating cycles. The connectors feature multiple package sizes with an integral, quick-latch locking system; crimp contact and PCB terminations; closed- and open-entry female contacts; and a variety of accessories.
POSITRONIC INDUSTRIES, SPRINGFIELD, MI
www.connectpositronic.com
