HIGH I/O BOARD STACKING SMT
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The B2B High Density SMT connector line is now available in a 500-position footprint on a 1.27-mm pitch. Designed for critical high I/O board-to-board applications, such as servers and routers, these connectors are available in a standard mated height of 600 mm and feature low insertion loss and withdrawal forces, screw-machined terminals with multi-finger contacts, and a proprietary solder ball terminal design. With a current rating of 3 amps per pin, the connectors are designed so that more contacts can be assigned to data/signal transfer and fewer pins needed for power/ground.
ADVANCED INTERCONNECTIONS CORP., W. WARWICK, RI
www.advintcorp.com
HARDENED USB KEY
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Designed for process control, machine, oil and gas, and aeronautics applications, this sealed (IP67) USB key is shock- and vibration-resistant. It comes with a metal casing and is available with various surface coatings (nickel, olive green, and black) to match the application. Available capacities are 256, 512, and 1,024 megabytes, and two and four gigabytes.
AMPHENOL PCD, PEABODY, MA
www.amphenolpcd.com
MODULAR PCB CONNECTIVITY
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The HiLinx high-density printed circuit board (PCB) connector is made up of modules that can be freely assembled, held together by two stainless steel outer strips. Modules can be equipped with traditional electrical signal contacts, or coaxial, fiberoptic, or power contacts. Up to 11 modules can be aligned in HiLinx, taking into account two end modules containing the guides/codes and fastenings. A stacking layout without loss of contact provides full continuity in alignments with most well-known one-piece connectors. Spacing between signal contacts is 1.905 mm, in staggered row (modules can contain two, three, four, or six rows). Signal contacts use the Starclip principle, designed to provide tried and tested characteristics of reliability in compliance with the MIL-DTL 55302 standard.
AMPHENOL AEROSPACE, SIDNEY, NY
www.amphenol-aerospace.com
45-AMP PCB CONNECTIVITY
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This high-power 45-amp printed circuit board (PCB) connector and contact can be pre-assembled in one- or two-row configurations, designed to reduce assembly costs and eliminate accidental connector separation. (Connectors and contacts are also available separately.) The RoHS-compliant devices have a UL rating of 45 amps per circuit, and feature contacts composed of copper alloy with tin plating. Available accessories include mounting wings, spacers, and board-mounting staples.
ANDERSON POWER PRODUCTS, STERLING, MA
www.andersonpower.com
SOLDERLESS AUTOMOTIVE INTERCONNECT
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Autopliant solderless interconnects, for a variety of Smart Junction Box under-hood automotive applications, are designed to maintain optimal connection integrity, retention force, and high current-carrying capacity. These interconnects are inserted directly into the PCB to form a single-step electrical connection without the need for subsequent wave, selective, or reflow solder processing steps. According to the company, the interconnects can be especially beneficial for designs with high-amperage, heavy copper layers that have typically presented soldering challenges.
AUTOSPLICE, SAN DIEGO, CA
www.autosplice.com
STAINLESS STEEL M12
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A stainless steel version of the 713 Series M12 field-attachable connector is designed for harsh environment, industry-standard applications. This connector features a protection rating of IP67 (IP69K testing pending), is available with four or five contacts, and will accept a cable with an outer diameter of 6 to 8 mm. A screw termination is standard, with other termination styles available. M12 molded cordsets with stainless steel lock nuts are also available.
BINDER USA, CAMARILLO, CA
www.binder-usa.com
PCB EDGE MOUNTING
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The CUF series of terminal connectors is designed to save space in printed circuit board (PCB) installation by directly connecting to a comb-edged male connector built on a PCB. Available in side-stackable and polarized versions, the connectors are CE-, UL- and VDE-approved, offered in pole pitches of 5 and 10 mm, available in units of from 2 to 16 poles (for side-stackable units), and accommodating wire sizes ranging from 12 to 30 AWG. Polarized versions are available in 5 to 16 poles for 5-mm pitch and 2 to 8 poles for the 10-mm pitch. Both have a 300-volt operating voltage (750-volt, VDE) with current rated at 10 amps.
BLOCKMASTER ELECTRONICS, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL
www.blockmaster.com
SOLDERLESS D-SUB
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MaxBlox CD-MX9M (male) and CD-MX9F (female) 9-pin D-sub connectors are designed to eliminate soldering. Installers can terminate a DB9 with a strip tool and screwdriver, and mount it in a wall plate, panel, or MaxBlox CD-MX915 hood. (When used in conjunction with the hood, the connectors slide, snap, and lock into place without the use of tools.) Manufactured with Phoenix Contact terminal blocks, these D-sub connectors feature clearly labeled screw terminals for each of the nine conductors, and accommodate cable sizes ranging from 16 to 30 AWG. Devices have been tested up to a 15-pound pull force when used with a MaxBlock hood.
BTX TECHNOLOGIES, HAWTHORNE, NY
www.btx.com
DIRECT IDC/PCB MOUNTING
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The company’s IP68 waterproof Ethernet Buccaneer family has been extended with two panel-mount RJ-45 versions that are available for PCB mounting and IDC termination. Designed for direct PCB mounting, the PX0839/PC connector is rear-of-panel mounted, which provides an anchor point for the PCB as well as allowing assembly and testing before fitting to the panel. Also rear-of-panel mounted and with IDC termination, the PX0839/IDC is designed for quick field termination for data terminations. Both connectors mate with existing Buccaneer flex connectors, and maintain Category 5e system performance and IP68 sealing integrity.
BULGIN COMPONENTS, BARKING ESSEX, UK
www.bulgin.co.uk
MICRO-TCA POWER INPUT
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Options on D-subminiature 7W2 connectors enable -48 or -60 volt DC input connections to power modules used in MicroTCA shelves. Each power contact provides 24-amp current-carrying capacity. These shielded connectors are designed to fit the power module faceplate on the front side of a power module made in accordance with the MicroTCA specification. The board-mount connector includes through-mount options suitable for wave soldering or Pin-in-Paste reflow soldering. Choose between a cable connector having two standard solder bucket signal contacts or a version having a pre-installed shunt on the signal contacts used for First Mate Last Break functionality. Power contacts are offered in solder bucket and crimp versions. (Note: A 24-volt/ 49-amp version will be available the second half of this year.)
FCI, ETTERS, PA
www.fciconnect.com
PRESS-FIT COPLANAR MODULES
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Metral coplanar power modules, measure 12 mm along the card edge, are used in Zone 3 of an ATCA system to interface between the front board and rear transition module (RTM). Each five-row module provides 10 stamped-and-formed power contacts. Headers employ a blade contact structure, and the corresponding receptacle connectors use dual-beam contacts. An individual power blade is rated for 3 amps nominal continuous current, with current applied to all contacts providing 30 amps current-carrying capacity. Maximum current rating for each power blade contact is 4 amps at 20° C and 2.75 amps at 70° C. All connectors are designed in accordance with the IEC 61076-4-104 standard.
FCI, ETTERS, PA
www.fciconnect.com
RIGHT-ANGLE PCI EXPRESS
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These right-angle PCI Express X1 and X4 connectors are available in .657-inch and .230-inch stack heights, respectively, with each offering three tail length options. Allowing horizontal (parallel) PCIe card mounting, the connectors are compatible with vertical-mount connectors in PCB design. The connectors are designed to solve space problems in applications where card-edge connectors are needed and where low clearance prohibits the use of vertical configurations.
MERITEC, PAINESVILLE, OH
www.meritec.com
TINY USB FOR PORTABLES
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Micro-USB connectors offer a lower profile than Mini-USB, and have a volumetric space reduction of more than 50% for development of smaller mobile devices, such as PDAs, digital cameras, and mobile phones. Compliant with the Micro-USB 1.0 specifications supporting current USB On-The-Go supplement, these connectors are available as standard and mid-mount “B” receptacles, with lead-in features for blind mating capability, wide side solder tables for secured PCB retention, and top grounding fingers for mating assurance. The receptacles also have a beveled B-style profile to prevent mis-mating with A-type plugs.
MOLEX, LISLE, IL
www.molex.com
HARSH ENVIRONMENT CAT 6 SYSTEM
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Designed with a metal housing for RJ-45 cable connectors used in Category 6 installations, the EtherCon CAT6 patch cable solution is equipped with a proprietary chuck-type strain relief with separate push-pull locking mechanism built in to prevent accidental unplugging. Especially suited for harsh environments, such as live stage production, DMX lighting, outdoor Internet access, and Industrial Ethernet, EtherCon CAT6 is available in custom lengths, with the receptacle accepting a standard RJ-45 cable end in additon to the EtherCon patch cable.
NEUTRIK USA, LAKEWOOD, NJ
www.neutrikusa.com
HEAVY-DUTY ELECTRICAL USE
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Suited for rugged environments, including engine compartments and off-road equipment, APEX 150 sealed electrical connectors are built around a 1.5-mm blade and receptacle terminal system capable of carrying up to 25 amps of current for wire-to-wire and wire-to-device applications. These USCAR standards-compliant devices include 10- and 16-circuit connectors as well as a 14-circuit hybrid connector, all featuring a combination of 1.5- and 2.8-mm terminals for up to 40 amps of current.
NTI, SOLON, OHIO
www.nti-fci.com
CIRCULAR MEDICAL INTERCONNECTIVITY
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Lightweight circular interconnects for medical industry applications, such as catheters, sensors, and stimulators, are available with custom cables and jackets to allow disinfection and re-use as needed. These circular inserts can be molded directly into medical equipment handles or instruments, are available in three different diameters, and offer up to 27 positions in mated pairs on a .050-inch pitch. Standard wiring includes flexible, Teflon-insulated, 26-gauge stranded wire. Solder cup connector shells are also available.
OMNETICS CONNECTOR CORP., MINNEAPOLIS, MN
www.omnetics.com
QUICK-CONNECT, IDC-BASED PLUGS
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Designed for I/O and lower-power terminations to printed circuit boards, IDC-based QC 1.5 plugs are designed on 5-mm pitch (centerline) spacing and available with mounting flanges. These plugs are built for 24 to 16 AWG wire, and mate with the company’s 5-mm headers that enable vertical, horizontal, and lengthwise mounting. A turn of a common screwdriver assures a positive, gas-tight connection. All plugs can be identified via ink marking or adhesive-backed labels to eliminate potential wiring errors and aid in manufacturing processing. Individual actuation levels can be color-coded for applications needing custom configurations.
PHOENIX CONTACT, MIDDLETOWN, PA
www.phoenixcon.com
PCB DEVICES FOR HIGH-VOLTAGE APPS
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These PCB terminal blocks and plug connectors/headers are designed for increased voltage in power applications. The GMSTB(A) 2.5 HC(V) is a high-voltage header and plug with screw connection designed for wire-to-board applications, and features a 7.62-mm pitch and 600-volt voltage rating. Integrated double-steel covering springs are designed to provide maximum contact safety at high power, severe temperature fluctuations, and high vibration. The MKDS 5 HV fixed PCB terminal block enables discrete wiring termination via a rising cage screw clamp on 6.35-mm spacing. It is available in 1 through 12 positions, with a dovetail feature designed to create larger position sizes as needed. Front or back pinning options are available.
PHOENIX CONTACT, MIDDLETOWN, PA
www.phoenixcon.com
THIN DATA CENTER IC
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QLx4000 Lane Extender ICs are embedded in an ultra-small QSFP (quad small-form-factor pluggable) connector, enabling longer reach, thinner cable interconnects, and reducing kilowatts in the data center. Combining a four-channel equalizer with integrated higher layer functionality designed to ensure full compliance with the QSFP specification, these Lane Extenders come in a 4 x 7-mm package, and can be integrated in any cable shell, line card, or backplane. Fully embeddable units feature 240 mW power dissipation and 10 to 34 Gbits/sec bandwidth range.
QUELLAN INC., SANTA CLARA, CA
www.quellan.com
INDUSTRIAL COUPLER
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This RF-45 Industrial Bulkhead Coupler provides back-to-back shielded Category 5e outlets in a single Industrial MAX shell to enable protected plug-to-plug connections. Used with Industrial MAX 5e plugs, the coupler is protected on both sides (compared to one side in typical designs) to provide a true IP 66/67-rated seal. Its modular design allows panel feed-through connections without the need to punch down cables. The coupler is suited for use on enclosures with a protected connection on the outside to a device, and standard modular patch cord on the inside to a switch or controller. Its outer housing is made of chemical- resistant, industrial-grade thermoplastic, and features a patent-pending bayonet-style mating design.
SIEMON, WATERTOWN, CT
www.siemon.com
MICRO-USB CONNECTIVITY
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This Type B Micro- USB connector is designed for syncing and charging mobile handsets, PDAs, and digital cameras, and take up 60% less space than the company’s Mini- B connector. The Micro-USB complies with USB 2.0 standards for transfer speeds of up to 480 Mbits/sec, and is available in standard, reverse, and mid-mount configurations.
SMK ELECTRONICS, SAN DIEGO, CA
www.smkusa.com
D-SUB SNAP ALTERNATIVE
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The microComp Quicklatch is a miniature composite snap connector designed for onboard aeronautical applications and onboard entertainment. Thirty-percent more compact and 45% lighter than D-subminiature, the microComp can offer a weight savings of up to the equivalent of an extra passenger in a modern civil aircraft. It is nickel-coated to provide optimum resistance to lightning and electromagnetic disturbances, and can handle up to 4 x 100 Mbits/sec Ethernet lines with top performance levels. Connections can be made blindly without risk of damaging the contacts, and snap in quickly with one hand.
SOURIAU USA, YORK, PA
www.soriau.com
STAGGERED CONFIGURATION
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Suited for power supply applications, these bi-level edgecard connectors feature 6 to 100 contact position, 0.050-inch contact center spacing, and backward compatibility with 0.100-inch center spacing devices. A staggered contact configuration promotes design flexibility for high-density PCB designs. Provided with beryllium-copper pins and PPS/PA9T insulators to meet requirements for operating over a -65 to 150° C range, the devices accommodate interconnection of 0.062-inch +/- 0.008-inch daughtercards.
SULLINS ELECTRONICS, SAN MARCOS, CA
www.edgecards.com
SHIELDED COMPACT RIBBON
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Consisting of an assortment of 10-pin shielded I/O connectors and accessories, the Shielded Compact Ribbon (SCR) Interconnect System is capable of carrying either signal or power, offering designers flexibility in the location of power supplies to peripheral devices. Using more pins that IEEE 1394 connectors, the SCR system offers a similar form factor with increased signal-carrying capacity. Connectors are available in right-angle thru-hole and vertical surface-mount male plug versions, or in male and female wire-mount variations. Designed to be used in place of IEEE 1394 or 9-pin D-sub connectors, the SCR devices are 360° metal shielded for enhanced resistance to EMI/RFI, and terminate up to 18 AWG wire.
3M ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS DIVISION, AUSTIN, TX
www.3M.com/electronics
9-PIN PROFIBUS STATION
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The FDP20 I/O station, designed for automotive, pharmaceutical, chemical, and material handling industries where I/O needs to be integrated onto PROFIBUS-DP net-works, features a 9-pin female D-connector. Stations are available with 16 inputs and 16 inputs/outputs. Providing IP20 protection, the compact station features a glass-filled nylon housing and integrated DIN rail connector for integrating I/O in existing panels onto PROFIBUS.
TURCK, MINNEAPOLIS, MN
www.turck-usa.com
PCB, STACKED HDMI DEVICES
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This connector combines high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) technology over eSATA for a compact, printed circuit board (PCB) package. Each discrete port meets industry specifications for HDMI (ver. 1.3) and eSATA. In addition, the company is offering a stacked connector for multiple-port HDMI devices, such as game consoles, stereo receivers, and HD camcorders with mini-HDMI capability.
TYCO ELECTRONICS, HARRISBURG, PA
www.tycoelectronics.com
ONE-PIECE CONTACT DESIGN
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The Crown Clip II enhanced bus bar connector is designed to accept a standard 2.54-mm wide by 3.18-mm thick laminated or solid bus bar, or printed circuit board tab. Featuring a one-piece contact designed to reduce costs, the Crown Clip II is rated at up to 300 amps when connected, and provides hot-pluggability as well as a float-mount design to ease the force of bus bar insertion.
TYCO ELECTRONICS, HARRISBURG, PA
www.tycoelectronics.com
SNAG-FREE PLUG
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The patented Snagless L-plug has been engineered to protect the modular jack lever from snagging surrounding cables or equipment, rendering the connector unbreakable. It is designed to stay securely in port and, according to the company, is as easy to lock and unlock as a traditional L-plug. Snagless L-Plug with snagless boot is available for RJ-45 Category 5e, and soon to be available for Category 6. It has a cable rating of up to 350 MHz, and features gold contacts with UL 94V-0.
WESTEK ELECTRONICS, SANTA CRUZ, CA
www.westek.com
