HARSH ENVIRONMENT RJ-45
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The RJFast system converts a standard RJ-45 cable into a Category 6 Ethernet connector compatible with industrial environments, including IP67. Clipping the RJ-45 cable into the RJFast housing forms a connector that locks directly onto its female receptacle. No tools or crimping are required. The connection has a tensile strength of 70 N, and passes a 1,000-h salt spray test. According to the company, RJFast is rated to UL94V0 fire protection, and withstands temperature ranges of -40° C to 85° C.
AMPHENOL-SOCAPEX
www.amphenol-socapex.fr
MULTI-AXIAL ROTATIONAL DEVICE
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This multi-axial rotational connector (MARC) is especially suited for medical and mobility applications, and is designed to mate while traveling through an arc having a 3-inch minimum radius. Featuring eight Powerpole circuits integrated into a blind mate housing, this two-row, horizontally-oriented connector uses the company’s flat-wiping contacts. It can be configured with eight standard length contacts or six standard length and two pre-mated ground contacts. Rated to 30-amps while combining power, signal and ground circuitry into one package, the UL-listed MARC features a mechanically keyed housing designed to ensure proper mating, and enables rotational blind mating with approximately .090 inches of error correction. The chemical-resistant PBT plastic device is rated to 10,000 mating cycles.
ANDERSON POWER PRODUCTS, STERLING, MA
www.andersonpower.com
DIN SOLENOID VALVE
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DIN 43650 valve connectors are primarily used with solenoid valves in hydraulic and pneumatic applications, and also in electrical applications for pressure, filter and limit switches, as well as for special sensors. These solenoid valve connectors are available in five industry-standard sizes: 8, 9.4, 10, 11, and 18-mm. They are suitable for 24, 110, and 220-volt applications.
AUTOMATION SYSTEMS INTERCONNECT, CARLISLE, PA
www.asi-ez.com
OVERMOLDED DESIGN
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Part of the company’s 870 Series of 7/8-inch threaded connectors, these overmolded devices are available with three, four, or five gold-plated contacts, with a current-carrying capacity of up to 13 amps each. The company says the overmold design ensures sealing to IP69 standards, and tested to survive water submersion to a depth of 18 meters for up to 24 hours. Connectors are overmolded to cable lengths of 2 to 5 meters, with custom lengths also available.
BINDER USA, CAMARILLO, CA
www.binder-usa.com
ATCA POWER DEVICE
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This ATCA power connector is designed for use in Zone 1 (power supply and system management) as specified by PICMG 3.0. It is comprised of eight size-16 and 22 size-22 contacts, and uses gold over nickel plating at contact interface, with tin plating on PCB terminals. The insulation body has an integrated guiding feature and, according to the company, the contact terminals provide compliant press-fit zones for easy assembly to a PCB. The press-fit zones are flat-rock compatible, eliminating the need for special press-in tools. This RoHS-compliant connector is designed to meet PICMG 3.0 performance requirements, and is intermateable with alternative connectors designed to the PICMG 3.0 standard.
ERNI ELECTRONICS, MIDLOTHIAN, VA
www.erni.com
INSULATED MOUNT TAP
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The UNITAP insulated multiple tap connector line now includes a mount version with two isolated mounting holes that can hold up to ¼-inch standard hardware. The holes are located at both ends of the connectors so that you can direct-mount to trough, gutter or any wire way. These aluminum multiple-tap connectors for line splice, reducer, and tap applications are dual-rated for copper and aluminum. Connectors are covered in clear Plasitol, eliminating the need for taping during installation; the clear covering also allows for easy inspection. All UNITAP connectors are pre-filled with an oxide inhibitor, and are contaminant-free.
FCI, MANCHESTER, NH
www.fciconnect.com
USB-TO-SERIAL ADAPTER
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The UPort 1130 is a one-port USB-to-serial adapter, letting you attach a RS-422/485 serial peripheral to a laptop or workstation’s USB port. The adapter features full-speed USB 1.1 operation and serial transmission speeds up to 921.6 Kbits/sec. Designed for engineers who must manage serial devices from a portable workstation or notebook, the UPort 1130 is especially suited for mobile, instrumentation and point-of-sale applications.
MOXA TECHNOLOGIES, KEASBEY, NJ
www.moxa.com
XLR CHASSIS CONNECTOR
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The DLX Series is an enhanced version of the company’s DL XLR chassis connector, and features compact all-metal housing that offers excellent RF protection and electromagnetic shielding. The duplex ground contact is designed to provide excellent contact integrity between chassis and cable connector, as well as the option to solder chassis ground to Pin 1. This DLX line also offers a male connector designed with a metal retention bar for improved pull-out force. The series is available in 3- through 7-pole configurations, with gold or silver-plated solder contacts, and nickel or black metal housing.
NEUTRIK USA, LAKEWOOD, NJ
www.neutrikusa.com
STACKABLE POWER PLUGS
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The Duplicon power distribution system is a stackable plug connector that meets IP67 standards and is designed for energy distribution in large-scale and machinery systems. It offers uninterrupted communication from the mounting rail in the control cabinet, across the decentralized power distributor, to the device connections in the field. Duplicon has six positions plus ground in 24 to 12 AWG for 600-volt/25-amp for power, 24-volts, and ASI bus. Inserts use universal screw-connection technology and are compatible with the company’s ST-COMBI plug connectors. Direct PCB connection is available in 90° and 180° models, which the company claims eliminates the need for one switching level.
PHOENIX CONTACT, MIDDLETOWN, PA
www.phoenixcon.com
MEMORY CARD CONNECTOR
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This low-profile memory card connector measures 1.75-mm high and accepts microSD and TransFlash memory cards used for mobile phones, mobile terminals and digital still cameras. The connector is equipped with safety features that include a half-locking structure designed to prevent forcible insertion and card fly-out when ejected, and a 3.6-mm displacement distance with a push-lock/push-eject system. Voltage rating is 5 volts, 0.5 amps, AC/DC; contact resistance is 100-mΩ minimum; life of 5,000 cycles.
SMK ELECTRONICS, CHULA VISTA, CA
www.smkusa.com
FOR CATEGORY 7A CABLING
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Built especially for Category 7a premise wiring systems and 10-Gigabit Ethernet, the ARJ45 Category 7a modular plug and jack can be used as a low-cost replacement in closed-loop InfiniBand, Fibre Channel, EyeMAX, Serial Attached SCSI, PCI Express, and microTCA applications. According to the company, the connectors are specifically appropriate for data centers, healthcare imaging, and financial installations. Manufactured of UL94-VO plastics, the connectors feature gold-plated contacts designed to ensure high-cycle life, and are interface-compatible with Nexans’ GC45 connector system. Operating temperature range is -40° C to 85° C, with durability of 750 matching cycles. Voltage range is 150 volts AC, with a current rating of 1.5 amps at 25° C.
STEWART CONNECTOR/BEL FUSE, GLEN ROCK, PA
www.belfuse.com/stewartconnector
SERIAL-ATTACHED SCSI
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The RoHS-compliant family of Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interconnects features 29-position combination signal and power connectors, and has a data transfer rate of up to 3.0 Gbits/sec in full duplex mode capable of supporting the faster data rates for servers in the enterprise. Designed especially for storage area networks, redundant array of inexpensive disks (RAID), direct attach storage, and network attached storage, these SAS connectors are designed on a 1.27-mm in-line contact pitch, and are backward compatible to existing SCSI. According to the company, because the signal transmission is serialized through two differential pairs, the overall connector size is much smaller compared to previous SCSI connectors. The connectors are recognized in three interface segments: a seven-contact primary signal portion, a 15-contact power segment, and a secondary seven-in signal port.
3M ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS DIVISION, AUSTIN, TX
www.3m.com/interconnect
EXPLOSION-PROOF INDUSTRIAL DEVICES
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The 7/8-16UN Minifast is an explosion-proof, feed-through, 2 to 6-wire receptacle designed for Class I, Division 2 hazardous areas. The feed-through installs directly in standard conduit entries in explosion-proof enclosures, without requiring a poured seal, conduit, or extensive wiring. An incorporated Minifast quick-disconnect is designed to eliminate field terminations. The feed-through is potted with a force-resistant compound tested to 9,000-psi. A 316 stainless steel housing and keyed connector are built to eliminate incorrect wiring while accommodating standard power in hazardous locations. The connectors provide NEMA 1, 3, 4, 6P and IP67 protection.
TURCK INC, PLYMOUTH, MN
www.turck.com/tr
ADVANCED ARCHITECTURE CONNECTORS
A variety of connectors have recently been released that meet the requirements of the Advanced Telecommunications Computer Architecture (ATCA) standard:
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Low-profile RJ-45 modular jacks are shielded and include panel ground springs for EMI containment. Designed for Gigabit Ethernet performance, they are available in both single port and 1x4 configurations, and with optional LEDs. The low-profile design doubles the number of I/O connections within the available space.
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The MINIPAK HD connector has been selected as the power supply output connector for the MicroTCA standard. It is designed to carry more than 300 amps of current, and features 72 signal contacts in a 65 x 27-mm space. The connector delivers current density exceeding 200 amps per square inch, and is available in a compliant press-fit vertical receptacle and a right-angle plug.
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The Z1 power connector offers four levels of sequencing, which includes a first-mate power/ground pin and a last-mate enable/signal pin, and is rated for 250 durability cycles. The connector can be installed into circuit boards using any popular plating, without changes to the plated through-hole sizes. This backplane connector meets international safety standards for “touch-safe” applications.
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This low-profile DDR2 connector is designed for main memory requirements on ATCA carrier boards, and accepts the new Very Low Profile (VLP) module from Micron Technology. The low module seating plane allows for increased space for module components in a VLP form factor. It also includes a new ejector design, which allows airflow to reach the memory module DRAMs for effective cooling, and is available in three solder trail lengths and contact interface plating options.
TYCO ELECTRONICS, HARRISBURG, PA
www.tycoelectronics.com
I/O MODULE FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS
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BradControl Classic 60-mm wide I/O modules for DeviceNet are available in 8-port 16-channel format, with a selection of I/O configurations supporting PNP and NPN input devices. Each module is equipped with diagnostic LEDs that provide status on network, power, inputs, and outputs. Modules are set by using rotary MAC ID switches, support ADR and Quick-Connect, feature ODVA Group 2 server slave functionality, and are ODVA-conformance tested. This connection system provides a push-to-lock mechanism designed to provide fast and secure connections between the I/O module and devices. A radial seal design provides a consistent seal and eliminates the risk of under- or over-tightening. These devices are especially suited for use with material handling equipment and automated assembly machinery.
WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES, DEERFIELD, IL
www.woodhead.com
M12 WITH SOLDERCUP CONTACTS
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Soldercup contacts on this line of M12 male and female receptacles are designed to let you solder wires having a non-standard length or color to sockets. The 763 Series sockets are available with four or five gold-plated contacts supporting up to 4 amps. Front and rear mounting types are available for both genders, and when assembled and mated, the new design is said to guarantee an IP67 protection rating. For additional protection when unmated, the connector’s termination area can be potted with epoxy. Housings are zinc die-cast and are designed to offer excellent performance at a low cost. According to the company, the new design is intermateable with all industry-standard a-coded M12 connectors.
BINDER USA, CAMARILLO, CA
www.binder-usa.com
HIGH CURRENT-CARRIER
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Micro-Speed power module connectors feature 2.0-mm contact pitch and are designed for miniaturized and high-reliability power systems while offering many options for mezzanine applications. Its high current-carrying capacity of up to 6 to 8 amps at 20° C makes the module especially suited for use with such small high-performance devices as CPUs, drives, and LCD panels. With a variety of height versions for both the male and female connectors, MicroSpeed modules enable stacking heights from 5 to 20-mm. Multiple connector mating allows mating of more than one connector pair at the same time.
ERNI ELECTRONICS, MIDLOTHIAN, VA
www.erni.com
MICRO MODULE CONNECTOR
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A connector module for the Sony MemoryStick memory card is 1.95-mm high by 15-mm deep and 14.9-mm in breadth. Designed for thin electronic devices, the connector features a push lock/eject mechanism, a half-locking feature to prevent forced ejection, and an operating life of 12,000 cycles.
SMK ELECTRONICS, CHULA VISTA, CA
www.smkusa.com
RoHS-COMPLIANT SATA DEVICES
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A family of RoHS-compliant Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) connectors is designed to provide smaller, faster and more reliable solutions for storage interface than parallel ATA connectors. According to the company, the devices are especially useful for high-speed interfaces for optical, solid-state and hard disk drive (HDD) applications aimed at reducing size, increasing transmission speed, and improving data reliability. Connector components are designed on a 1.27-mm in-line contact pitch. All SATA connectors in the family are designed to interface with standard 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch HDD.
3M ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS DIVISION, AUSTIN TX
www.3m.com/interconnect
