HARDENED CONNECTOR TEST KIT
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Providing tools needed for testing and turning up hardened connector architectures, the OmniReach hardened connector test kit includes test cables, adapters, a cleaning kit, cleaning and turn-up documentation, product reference sheet, and water-resistant carrying case. Test cables and adapters have been tested to provide the highest repeatable measurements for all testing scenarios in a hardened connector-designed network.
ADC, EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
www.adc.com
POWERPOLE, MULTIPOLE RESOURCE
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The company’s Powerpole & Multipole Power Connectors catalog features Powerpole, PCB series, Power Pak, bus bar, SBS, SB, SBE, SBO and SBX connectors. This 92-page resource also highlights significant features and benefits of each connector, as well as technical information, product specifications, wire/tooling information, dimensions, and temperature rise charts.
ANDERSON POWER PRODUCTS, STERLING, MA
www.andersonpower.com
M8 SENSOR DISTRIBUTION BOX
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These M8 sensor distribution boxes for M8 connectors are available in a PUC and PVC cable version, a version with M12 connectors for common power connections along with sensor signals, and a version that provides terminal blocks for field installation. Each is available in 6, 8, 10, and 12 positions, and designed for 3- and 4-pole connections. M8 sensor distribution boxes are IP67-rated, have a temperature range of -25° to 85° C, and feature gold-plated contacts to help ensure reliable connections to the sensor cable. Mating cordsets and molded cables are available in a wide range of styles, lengths, and materials.
AUTOMATION SYSTEMS INTERCONNECT, CARLISLE, PA
www.asi-ez.com
SPRING CLAMP TERMINAL BLOCK
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Modular double-level DIN rail terminal blocks feature 26 to 14 AWG wire-rated spring clamp connection on one side and industry-standard pluggable terminal block on the other side. Individual terminal blocks can be mounted beside each other in groups from 2 to 24 positions so that the pluggable blocks can be inserted at either the lower or upper level in an equal number of positions. Since these terminal blocks are angled, wiring on the spring clamp side is readily accessible, and access to the upper and lower plug is easy for installers working on the plug side of the block. Plugs are available in several wire and screw access options.
AUTOMATION SYSTEMS INTERCONNECT, CARLISLE, PA
www.asi-ez.com
FIBER CONNECTORIZATION KIT
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Featuring lightweight, hand-held tools for field connectorization of the company’s Pretium fiber-optic connectors, the UniCam Pretium Tool Kit contains an installation tool and double-blade cleaver that the manufacturer claims will virtually eliminate human variability from installation to installation. The kit helps you install the Pretium connectors in about 45 seconds.
CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS, HICKORY, NC
www.corningcablesystems.com
COLLECTION OF MOST-USED DEVICES
Offering thousands of new products from major manufacturers, the most recent Jameco Electronics catalog features items most frequently used for easy look-up, while tens of thousands of additional products can be found on the company’s website. Online, you can search specific manufacturer part numbers and keyword cross-reference matches. New products are added to the website daily.
JAMECO ELECTRONICS, BELMONT, CA
www.jameco.com
FIBER CONNECTOR TRAINING
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A menu-based training DVD, Fiber Optic Connectors, focuses on termination, testing, inspection, and cleaning. Also included are chapters on: discrete parts of connectors; optical and mechanical tolerances and their impact on performance; bonding, scribing, polishing, cleaning and visual inspections; specialty connectors, such as multi-fiber and mil-aero; the cost of a termination, including the cost of components, consumables, and labor. Material is divided into menu-selectable chapters, and quizzes are included for content review or testing.
THE LIGHT BRIGADE, TUKWILA, WA
www.lightbrigade.com
NEW PRODUCT LINES
The company’s 2007 catalog features new product lines, such as unfiltered connectors with cages for networking, telecommunications infrastructure, and consumer products. Also featured are the company’s existing line of filtered connectors, splitters, and filters for LAN, telecommunications, broadband, and power conversion devices.
PULSE, SAN DIEGO, CA
www.pulseeng.com
SERIAL ATTACHED LOOPBACK
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Designed for simplified testing of a variety of equipment, systems, and networks, the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Loopback features a point-to-point architecture that works in conjunction with PCI Express and other high-speed architectures. The connectivity diagnostic can be used for test and measurement applications ranging from single-port testing to board, hub, and system-level testing. This SCSI loopback is designed to support major interconnect standards for high-speed copper and fiber-optic connections.
TIMBERCON, LAKE OSWEGO, OR
www.timbercon.com
SPACE-SAVING MINI TERMINAL BLOCKS
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Featuring tension clamp connection, the Z-Compact mini terminal block is designed to deliver vibration-proof connections in confined spaces, such as cramped control cabinets and standard junction enclosures. The series includes the ZDU 2.5N, a single-level, 1.4-inch feed-through terminal that mounts on a TS-35 DIN rail (60 termination points per foot of DIN rail are possible). It features one pluggable jumpering channel per terminal block, and is available in three- and four-branch configurations. Ground versions and two-diode versions are also available. The ZDK 2.5/3AN dual-level version offers high wiring density with six connections and two jumpering channels. These terminal blocks are UL-rated for 300 volts, 20 amps, and 30 to 12 AWG. Each has a flammability rating of UL 94 V-0.
WEIDMULLER, RICHMOND, VA
www.weidmuller.com
LOW-PITCH RF SOCKETS
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The company’s line of high-frequency center probe test sockets can now be used with devices requiring pitches as low as 0.40 mm. These test sockets are suitable for such applications as CSP, MicroBGA, DSP, LGA, SRAM, DRAM and Flash devices with speeds from 1 GHz to more than 10 GHz. A solderless, pressure-mount compression spring probe design allows for simplified mounting and removal from the test board. A 4-point spring probe is designed to ensure “scrub” on solder ball oxides for reliable contact mating, and works with LGAs, MLFs, and other socket types. Single point probes are available for small land area contact pads for LGAs, QFNs, and MLFs. Available in four sizes, the socket’s small overall profile allows the maximum number of sockets per board and boards per oven. In addition, the sockets are designed to provide minimal signal loss for higher bandwidth capability via signal path of .077 inches.
ARIES ELECTRONICS, FRENCHTOWN, NJ
www.arieselec.com
EXTREME TEMP CABLING FOR ASSEMBLIES
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Available in continuous lengths or as assemblies with connectors, these high-flex silicon cables are designed to retain flexibility and electrical properties in temperatures ranging from -65° to 260° C. According to the company, the thermal capability exceeds that of typical PVC-jacketed or specialized PFTE-jacketed cables. The cables are also built to withstand exposure to high levels of ultraviolet, radiation, and ozone. Typically manufactured to customer specification, the cables are also available in many standard configurations for motion control applications. These flat cables are available from 4 to 44 AWG, and the company’s proprietary extrusion process allows multiple wires to be placed in a flat cable, precisely controlling the wire spacing, insulation thickness, and overall cable shape so that designers can create the cable needed in the smallest possible package.
CICOIL, VALENCIA CA
www.cicoil.com
QUICK RELEASE TERMINALS
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Schutzinger SDK 5230 quick release terminals are designed for testing the connection of an electrical lead with another electrical device. For example, a cable harness can be assembled while simultaneously checking its electrical function and checking for a proper connection. A side insertion window (12 × 4-mm) enables the quick release terminals to be easily and safely connected to leads furnished with cable boots, or any other terminals that need to be tested. These devices are rated up to 20 amps.
TELEGARTNER, FRANKLIN PARK, IL
www.telegartner.com
