EMBEDDED SYSTEM CONNECTIVITY
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The FW643 chip, part of the company’s TrueFIRE portfolio of products, combines PCI Express bus and 1394B functions designed to connect to the host chipset using just nine signal pins (chips that connect using the 32-bit PCI bus require 58 signal pins). According to the company, the chip’s integration makes it possible for PC makers to lower silicon and system costs, and to design varied sizes and shapes. Higher integration is designed to improve overall power management and reduce the distance to route data, signal, and video through PC systems.
AGERE SYSTEMS, ALLENTOWN, PA
www.agere.com
MICROMINIATURE PLANAR FILTER
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M-Series .50-inch metal I/O planar filter connectors are designed to meet MIL-DTL-83513 performance standards, and are available in 9 through 37 contacts. These microminiature filter devices are built-to-order and pre-wired. They can be ordered with factory or customer defined wire/cable.
AIRBORN, ADDISON, TX
www.airborn.com
HIGH-DENSITY PLC RELAY INTERFACE
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Consisting of a base terminal block and a pluggable relay, this 6.2-mm-wide PLC relay interface is rated for AC or DC circuits, and suitable for all types of inductive applications. The modular pluggable relays are designed for easy replacement without having to remove the wiring. Available models include 24 volts DC, 24 volts AC/DC, 120 volts AC/DC, and 230 volts AC.
AUTOMATION SYSTEMS INTERCONNECT, CARLISLE, PA
www.asi-ez.com
DOUBLE-SIDED, PRESS-FIT CONTACTS
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Single- or double-row versions of the STL family of double-sided, press-fit contacts are designed for mezzanine applications. Available in many connection lengths and termination types, as well as right-angle versions, these male multipoint connectors are based on the 0.025-inch × 0.025-inch pin standard, and can be combined with a variety of other products that comply with these specifications. Designed to enable sturdy board-to-board connections, these devices are particularly suited for use in mezzanine circuit boards, which require unshrouded headers with a 0.100-inch pitch and stamped press-fit zones on both sides.
ERNI ELECTRONICS, MIDLOTHIAN, VA
www.erni.com
CURRENT-DENSITY SYSTEM
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Incorporating power and signal contacts, the HCI connector system is designed to provide power distribution and power control in one connector. The single-power contact accommodates a maximum of 85 amps based on 30° C temperature rise with zero airflow, making the system suited for high-wattage power supplies, servers, and communications equipment. Available for perpendicular or coplanar board-to-board configurations, the HCI system includes molded guides for accurate alignment during blind mating.
FCI, ETTERS, PA
www.fciconnect.com
MICROTCA-COMPLIANT CARD-EDGE
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These press-fit, card-edge connectors are designed for the MicroTCA architecture, providing 170 contacts on 0.75-mm pitch to enable AMCTM cards to be plugged directly to a backplane. The MicroTCA specification, developed within the PICMG organization, creates a physically small but powerful system in 4U height and 300-mm depth. Accommodating speeds up to 10-Gbits/sec, these press-fit connectors are designed to extend the use of MicroTCA architecture to thicker backplanes where the size and complexity is not supported by standard surface-mount reflow soldering processes.
FCI, ETTERS, PA
www.fciconnect.com
PCB WITH INTEGRATED SPRING
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Designed to provide smooth contact surfaces, con:card+ connectors feature an integrated GuideSpring that adjusts tolerance deviations of AdvancedMC printed circuit boards (PCBs) by centrally positioning the circuit board within the connector slot. A special contact coating is designed to ensure that 200 mating cycles between PCB and card edge connector are achieved.
HARTING KGaA, ESPELKAMP, GERMANY
www.harting.com
COMPACT ZIF
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FH19C/FH19SC Series of FPC and FFC ZIF compact connectors feature a 0.9-mm profile and a contact spacing of 0.5-mm. A solid bottom surface allows for conductive traces to be run under the connector for better utilization of board space. The 19C is rated for 0.2-mm thick FPC/FFC while the 19SC is rated of 0.3-mm. Typical applications for these RoHS-compliant devices include notebook PCs, PDAs, digital cameras, LCD plasma displays, and other compact devices.
HIROSE ELECTRIC USA, SIMI VALLEY, CA
www.hirose.com
HIGH-PERFORMANCE BCC SOCKET
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SG-MLF-7012 (for BCC84) and SG-MLF-7014 for (BCC92) sockets are designed for a 7 × 7- or 8 × 8-mm package size, operate in bandwidths up to 10 GHz, and feature less than 1 dB of insertion loss. These blind-carbon-copy (BCC) sockets are designed to dissipate up to several watts without extra heat sinking, and are built to handle up to 100 watts with custom heat sink. According to the company, contact resistance is typically 23 mΩ per pin. The socket connects all pins and the optional power pad with 10+ GHz bandwidth on all connections. Constructed with high-performance, low-inductance elastomer, the sockets have a temperature range of -35° to +85° C, pin inductance of 10.15 nH, and capacitance-to-ground of 0.10 pF.
IRONWOOD ELECTRONICS, BURNSVILLE, MN
www.ironwoodelectronics.com
WATERPROOF CONNECTORS
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DryConn DBSR Black Series is a one-piece direct buried twist-on wire connector designed for outdoor applications (irrigation, landscaping, golf courses, and low-voltage lighting). An easy-latch lid is designed to provide strain relief. It is pre-filled with petroleum grease that waterproofs and safeguards each splice from corrosion caused by harsh weather and underground elements. The DBSR Black Series has wire range combinations between #22 through #6, and is designed to meet outdoor low-voltage needs.
KING INNOVATION, O’FALLON, MO
www.kinginnovation.com
SPRING-LOADED STRIP ASSEMBLIES
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These spring-loaded connectors are designed to provide a reliable electrical connection in harsh environments. Three families of single- and double-row strip assemblies for .100-inch mounting grid, in low- and high-profile surface-mount styles, are available in sizes ranging from .137 to .430 inches. Thirty-one discrete spring-loaded contacts are available for a variety of assemblies. According to the company, these connectors have been tested to a minimum of 50G shock and 10G vibration with no spikes (>1 μs and >1.15 volts with 0.5 amps applied).
MILL-MAX MANUFACTURING CORP., OYSTER BAY, NY
www.mill-max.com
GRID ARRAY INTERCONNECT
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Quattro quad-port and Dos dual-port discrete isolation transfer gigabit modules are said to be 50% smaller than comparable modules, enabling PCB designer to fit more components on the circuit board or further reduce the circuit board design. The solder bump grid array interconnect enables high input/output density and can be applied with SMT assembly. These RoHS-compliant modules are designed to provide electrical circuit isolation to safeguard against shock and reduce noise and EMI. According to the company, they have been tested and validated by top tier gigabit integrated circuit vendors.
PULSE ENGINEERING, SAN DIEGO, CA
www.pulseeng.com
MINI-CIRCULAR FOR MIL/AERO
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The 8STA shell size 2, said to be the smallest motorsport connector on the market, is now suitable for such aerospace applications as unmanned air vehicles or for military vehicles, such as land troopers and tanks. This mini-circular, harsh-environment connector line includes 6-way connectors designed for dual-output sensors, power connectors rated at 200 amps, fuel tank connectors with high-corrosion resistance, and various shell contact sizes.
SOURIAU, VERSAILLES, FRANCE
www.souriau.com
WIRE-MOUNT PLUG FOR 26-AWG WIRE
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The company’s IDC-style, 68-position MDR Wiremount Plug Connector is now available in a version configured to terminate to 26 AWG. The connector mates with all of the company’s 68-position MDR receptacles, and is compatible with existing MDR IDC wire-mount back shells and hardware. The connector system, which uses a wiper-on-wiper interface designed for repetitive plugging, can be used with a variety of cable options ranging from round to flat, twisted-pair and twinax.
3M ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS DIVISION, AUSTIN, TX
www.3M.com
I/O CONNECTOR FOR SCSI-2
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A 68-position MDR I/O board-mount receptacle connector is built to conform to the standard contact pattern of popular SCSI-2 pin-and-socket interfaces. The new configurations allow use of the company’s wiper-on-wiper connector system in applications that previously used traditional pin-and-socket SCSI-2 connectors. This MDR connector is designed for use in a variety of box-to-box applications, including telecommunications, networking, enterprise computing, and factory automation. The connector’s ribbon-style contact is built to eliminate “pin stubbing” failures than can occur in pin-and-socket I/O connectors, and its 360-degree shielding is designed for improved signal integrity. Catch-attach options include a thumbscrew for secure attachment in challenging environments, and a quick-release latch designed for fast installations.
3M ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS DIVISION, AUSTIN, TX
www.3M.com
INDUSTRIAL-STRENGTH CONNECTIVITY
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Built for industrial installations where weld sparks and slag accumulation are common, DeviceNet cables are now available with thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) jackets, able to withstand up to two million cycles of continuous bending, flexing, and twisting. The cables are available with eurofast thin or 7/18-16UN minifast mid or thick variations, and with stainless steel or nickel-plated brass coupling nuts.
TURCK INC., MINNEAPOLIS, MN
www.turck.com
SECURE ETHERNET COMMUNICATION
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The RJ45 SECURE jack-and-plug connector system features mutually exclusive keys for restricted access to network connection points. The system, which consists of modular jacks and patch cable assemblies, is designed so that the modular jacks are color-coded to match the patch cable assemblies via a keying configuration that prevents mating a cable to a jack unless the keying matches. Built to meet or exceed TIA/EIA and ISO/IEC requirements for Category 6 component performance, this connector system also complies with all performance requirements for Gigabit Ethernet, 10 and 100Base-TX, Token Ring, 155-Mbits/sec ATM, 100-Mbits/sec TP-PMD, ISDN, analog and digital video, and analog and digital voice (VoIP).
TYCO ELECTRONICS, HARRISBURG, PA
www.tycoelectronics.com
REDUCED FOOTPRINT MIL-SPEC
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Reduced footprint Micro-D connectors are now available in 9 to 37 contact configurations, and are designed to serve as drop-in replacements for commercial Micro D configurations, eliminating the need for board redesign. According to the company, these connectors were developed to lower the cost of standard Circuit Series Micro-D connectors while meeting MIL-C-83513 performance requirements.
ULTI-MATE, ORANGE, CA
www.umi-c.com
M8 THREADED/SHIELDED
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The field-attachable 768 Series M8 threaded connector features three or four contacts, and includes an iris-shaped shielding ring that ensures 360-degree EMI protection. Terminals will accept conductors having a maximum cross-section of 0.5 mm-squared. The connector’s cable exit will support cable with an outer diameter of 3.5 to 5.5 mm. Conductors are terminated to screw terminals and fixed in place via an included Allen wrench.
BINDER-USA, CAMARILLO, CA.
www.binder-usa.com
WATERTIGHT PLUG AND CONNECTOR
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Weatherproof 14MP7 male plug and 14FP7 female connector are available from 1 through 1,200 amps, 12 through 5,000 volts, and can be fitted with up to 20 contacts. These plugs/connectors are 14 wire-rated for 7 amps/600 volts max. Connectors are molded in solid rubber, permanently bonded to heavy-duty cable. The seal design isolates one contact from the other and creates a watertight seal. Designed for IES Class IP67 and MELA Class 6 applications, the plugs/connectors are suitable for food processing, amusement parks, oil refineries, automotive manufacturing, medical facilities, and other indoor/outdoor situations. These factory-tested and approved devices are built to exceed OSHA and NEMA requirements.
DURALINE, ISLANDIA, NY
www.jbn-duraline.com
THRU-HOLE REFLOW TERMINATION
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Vertical D-Sub connectors equipped with thru-hole reflow (THR) termination are designed for economical processing within the SMT manufacturing line, eliminating steps previously required in the production process, such as wave-soldering, selective soldering, or press-fit. These male and female connectors are available in module heights of 6.0-, 6.3-, and 9.0-mm, and are offered with 9, 15, 25, or 37 pins. Contacts are gold-plated in the mating areas and tin-plated in the termination area. Designed for automatic placement, the connectors are supplied on SMT-compatible trays or in tape-and-reel packaging. A pick-and-place pad helps ensure reliable pick-up with the vacuum pipette.
ERNI ELECTRONICS, MIDLOTHIAN, VA
www.erni.com
I/O SYSTEM FOR HIGH POWER DEMANDS
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Designed for cabling applications in equipment with high power demands, the Pwr TwinBlade system provides current-carrying apacity of up to 50 amps per contact. With right-angle or straight cable exit options, four connector coding options, and support for 6 or 10 AWG wire sizes, this system can be configured to fit unique spatial constraints and power requirements. The system features a “touch-proof” design, and is polarized to assure proper orientation during connector engagement. Cable ends incorporate a latching system for secure retention to the board-mounted connector.
FCI, ETTERS, PA
www.fciconnect.com
VARIABLE PITCH DEVICES
The Compliant header connector series is a family of standard, fine, and ultra fine pitch connectors designed to connect PCBs and components in systems where a high degree of reliability, high insertion count/lifespan and vertical compliance are required. Compliant headers are available in large quantities, with 2 to 50 pins and from 0.2-mm to 2.54-mm pitch. These connectors are targeted for system applications, such as board-to-board and battery connections in mobile phones and PDAs, hand-held devices, and small-form-factor mobile devices. (Note: This product was scheduled to begin shipping 2Q.)
GOLD TECHNOLOGIES INC., SAN JOSE, CA
www.goldtec.com
MODULE WITH POWER CONTACTS
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Built for servomotor applications, the Han CD-Module accommodates three 40-amp Han C power contacts, and four 10-amp Han D signal contacts (both with crimp connection). Finger-protected male and female contacts are designed for safe connection in applications where power could come from either side, such as frequency converters, power ring circuits, or battery-charging circuits. This connector system is also suitable for power transmission on three-phase motors where additional signals are required.
HARTING KGaA, ESPELKAMP, GERMANY
www.harting.com
HARSH ENVIRONMENT CIRCULAR DEVICE
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The UTO series of circular connectors meets IP68 and IP69K standards, ensuring that the connector remains watertight at depths of up to 10 meters and during high-pressure cleaning operations at 140 bars. These harsh-environment connectors enable transmission of power, high-density signals and Ethernet, and are especially suited for such applications as robotics, automation and industrial motors, CCTV systems, and medical instrumentation. The nickel-plated aluminum outer shell is designed to withstand shock and vibration, and can be used at temperatures ranging from -40° to 105° C. They are resistant to salt spray (up to 200 hours), UV radiation, and are flame-retardant in accordance with
UL 94-V0. SOURIAU, VERSAILLES, FRANCE
www.souriau.com
FIELD-CONSTRUCTIBLE TERMINATIONS
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Designed for rapid UL/CSA-certified custom field connections, including 90° and “T” connections, Color-Keyed Kube Flag and Tee connectors are built for standard Color-Keyed lugs and splices through 4/0 AWG, and offer an unlimited number of connection configurations. These connectors can be an alternative to more expensive flexible conductors, and eliminate the need to create welded or braced connectors requiring special designs and long lead times. Connectors feature insulated housings, tin-plated coating, and 99.9% pure wrought copper construction for high electrical conductivity and low connection resistance.
THOMAS & BETTS, MEMPHIS, TN
www.tnb.com
MINI-SCSI FOR SERVER/STORAGE
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MiniSAS SCSI connectors are designed to support data transmission rates of 6 to 10 Gbits/sec in server and storage applications, doubling the capacity of first-generation SAS connectors. This 0.8-mm pitch board-mount connector is built to provide increased I/O density with greater channel capabilities, and requires less space on printed circuit boards. Design options include three different tail lengths for thru-hole shields, kinked tails, and SMT. Vertical and right-angle versions are available for internal board-mount uses, while a right-angle design is for external board-mount use. According to the company, the miniSAS devices conform to the SFF 8086, 8087, and 8088 standards, which support the aggregation and cabling of SAS signals into a high-speed, four-lane architecture.
3M ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS DIVISION, AUSTIN, TX
www.3m.com/interconnect
SD CARD CONNECTOR
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Card Connector SD is a top-mount, push-push type device designed for mating SD cards to electronic devices, such as consumer electronics products and enterprise computing/network communications applications. Built to take up less board space, the connector helps provide faster data rates and uses the latest generation of commonly available flash memory modules. It contains an internal latching finger designed for added card retention assurance. Available in tape-and-reel or tray packaging, the RoHS-compliant Connector SD meets SD Card Association specifications.
3M ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS DIVISION, AUSTIN, TX
www.3m.com/electronics
