VARIABLE HEIGHTS FOR PCB STACKING
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Offering varying heights for high-speed data transfer connectivity, the 1-mm modular shielded MicroSpeed SMT connector system consists of two contact rows and two outwardly arranged shield plates. Designed for space-saving board-to-board connections, and suitable for differential and single-ended signals, MicroSpeed male connectors are available in 1-, 2-, 9- and 10-mm heights, while female connectors are available in 4-, 6-, 8- and 10-mm heights. According to the company, you can create 16 different stacking heights, from 5 mm to 20 mm. A high mating tolerance allows for simultaneous mating of more than one connector pair. The connectors are supplied in tape-on-reel packaging, and feature black insulating bodies made of LCP (liquid crystal polymer), as well as a pre-mounted placement aid for easy gripping.
ERNI ELECTRONICS, MIDLOTHIAN, VA
www.erni.com
THRU-HOLE REFLOW TERMINATION
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These vertical D-Sub connectors are equipped with THR (thru-hole reflow) termination, which the company says can be processed economically within the SMT manufacturing line, eliminating such steps as wave soldering, selective soldering, or press-fit. Male and female connectors are available in module heights of 6, 6.3, and 9 mm, and are offered with 9, 15, 25, or 37 pins. Contacts are gold-plated in the mating area, and tin-plated in the termination area. Creepage distance and clearance is specified at 1.2 mm. Designed for fully automatic placement, the D-Sub connectors are supplied on SMT-compatible trays or in tape-and-reel packaging.
ERNI ELECTRONICS/COMPONENTS, CHESTER, VA
www.erni.com
CONTINUOUS STRIP HEADERS
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Duplex-plated Bergstrip continuously molded vertical headers consist of 0.025-inch square pins installed on 0.100-inch pitch in a continuous header body. The strip can be cut to length as needed, reducing inventory levels for individual part numbers, improving capability for rapid response to product mix of demand changes, and resulting in fewer remnants than when cutting or breaking stick headers to size. The Bergstrip range includes single-row and double-row headers with options for either 30- or 15-micro-inch gold finish in the contact areas.
FCI, ETTERS, PA
www.fci.com
IN-LINE ELECTRICAL DEVICES
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The APEX 2.8-mm line of heavy duty, in-line electrical connectors is designed for applications where heat, moisture, and vibration are a concern. The pre-assembled connectors come with a proprietary two-piece technology that supports 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 10-, and 14-way connections. Common uses include wire harnesses for engines, chassis, and devices in commercial, agricultural, construction, off-road, and specialty vehicle markets. These systems support wire sizes from 22 to 10 AWG and are available in sealed and unsealed configurations. A 5.25-mm terminal pitch and 6.4-mm row spacing makes these connectors suitable for a wide range of applications.
NTI, SOLON, OH
www.NTIconnect.com
ELEVATED HIGH-DENSITY ARRAYS
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HZ Mezz elevated high-density interconnects (HDAM/HDAF Series) are designed to provide a solid grid of contacts on 1.2 × 2-mm pitch, with up to 299 signals/grounds or 92 signal pairs. Available with 20, 25, 30, and 35-mm stack heights, these connectors have a pin field design that allows for single-ended or differential routing. Final Inch Breakout Region Performance Certified printed circuit board layout models are available with performance of up to 3.4 GHz single-ended, and up to 4.4 GHz per differential pair depending upon stack height and signal-to-ground ratios used in the design.
SAMTEC, NEW ALBANY, IN
www.samtec.com
BI-LEVEL CARD EXTENDERS
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Featuring 1.27-mm contact center spacing, these bi-level card extenders are built for high pin-count, high temperature applications. The devices are designed to be replacements for 2.54-mm center spacing parts, since they double the number of contacts within the same area while ensuring reliability and integrity of connector electrical performance. Manufactured with beryllium-copper pins with PPS/PA97 insulators for -65° to 125° C, the extenders facilitate interconnection of 0.062-inch +/- .008-inch daughtercards in such applications as backplanes, power converters, and power supplies for communications, medical equipment and instrumentation, and automotive R&D.
SULLINS ELECTRONICS, SAN MARCOS, CA
www.sullinselectronics.com
OVERMOLDED CONNECTOR CORDSETS
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Built for industrial phone connections, RJ-11 overmolded connector cordsets complement existing RJ-45 overmolded design. A polyurethane body is designed to provide integrated strain relief and tab protection. This cable features two shielded twisted-wire pairs, and is available in standard and custom lengths. The PVC cable jacket, rated to 75° C, provides sunlight and oil resistance.
TURCK, PLYMOUTH, MN
www.turck.com
M12 ETHERNET CONNECTORS, CORDSETS
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M12 D-code Ethernet connectors and cordsets are designed to provide excellent Category 5e performance, from the office environment to the factory floor. Cordsets are available with: standard M12 threaded connectors or higher-performance Ultra-lock connection system; unshielded or shielded versions; PVC-jacketed cable for general-purpose applications and PUR-jacketed cable for harsher environments; straight and 90° versions.
WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES/MOLEX, LISLE, IL
www.woodhead.com
IP67 DISCRETE I/O
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The Classic 60mm-wide family of IP67 BradControl discrete I/O modules for Ethernet Modbus TCP come in an 8-port, 16-channel format, with the availability of multiple I/O configurations supporting PNP and NPN input devices. Suitable for material handling equipment and automated assembly machinery, the module operates as a slave device in the Ethernet control system, gathering signals and data from local field devices. Each module comes equipped with diagnostic LEDs that provide status information on network, power, inputs, and outputs. The TCP module features a built-in, 2-port switch for network connections, and a 4-digit display for addressing and status information. Modules accept standard threaded M12 connectors.
WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES/MOLEX, LISLE, IL
www.woodhead.com
DUAL-POLE POWER CLIP
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Designed as a low-cost interconnection between two perpendicular power bus bars, the Dual Pole Power Clip connector can mate to a two-pole laminated bus bar or a double-sided PSB tab, allowing for feed and return with a single socket. With no mating connector, the Dual Pole Power Clip accepts a solid .125-inch thick nickel or gold-plated rectangular bus bar tab. Suitable for use in N+1 rectifier, power supply, and switching power supply applications, the design lets you blind-mate the connector in the deepest racks. It is recognized to UL 1977 and CSA C22.2, and rated for up to 300 amps continuous service.
ANDERSON POWER PRODUCTS, STERLING, MA
www.andersonpower.com
CUSTOM-DESIGNED MICRO-D
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Manufacture of all key components of Micro-D connectors are now available in-house to meet the custom requirements of harsh-environment designs for aeronautics, space, military, industrial, and off-shore applications. Twist-pin contacts, insulators, gaskets, and other key components are designed to meet the most severe requirements of temperature and shock resistance within limited space and weight constraints. Designs can entail multiples of connectors, plus power and coaxial contacts, overmolding, circular connectors, shields, and backshells. In addition to custom designs, a range of standard Micro-D connectors is available that are QPL qualified for MIL-DTL-83513, and feature twist-pin technology.
AXON CABLE, SCHAUMBURG, IL
www.axoncableusa.com
D-SUBS EXPAND REFLOW PROCESS COMPATIBILITY
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Suited for daughterboards in industrial and telecommunications applications, right-angle Delta D-sub connectors feature Pin-In-Paste thru-hole technology, and are offered in 9-, 15-, and 25-way versions in 6.3-mm standoff (U.S.) and 7.2-mm standoff (Europe). The connectors are designed to reduce total applied costs by replacing wave soldering or press-fit operations without requiring a new PCB layout. Specific weight balance ensures the connector will stay in its initial position before being reflow-processed.
FCI, ETTERS, PA
www.fci.com
UNIVERSAL SLOT PC CARD CONNECTOR
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With a universal slot design, and with module formats measuring 5-mm deep by 75-mm long, Express Card 26-pin edge card connectors and cover sets are designed so that compact ExpressCard/34 and /54 cards can fit in the same aperture, saving component count. The RoHS-compliant design allows up to 10,000 cover set mating cycles. Applications include notebook computers, smart card readers, security ID and biometrics devices, TV tuners, and memory media adapters. Special variations are available, including extended rear modules, multiple connector offsets, subscriber identity cut-outs, and decorative finishes.
ITT ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, SANTA ANA, CA
www.itt.com
