HARSH-ENVIRONMENT ETHERNET
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The RJF line of harsh-environment Ethernet connectors features a steel shell designed to provide excellent mechanical behavior, including 10-g vibration resistance (at 10 to 500 Hz, 3-axis) and IK06 impact-resistance—equivalent to a 5-pound weight falling on the mated connectors from a height of 1.5 feet. The RJF has an IP67 rating and offers 48-h salt spray resistance with nickel-plating finish and 96-h with black electrophoretic treatment, rising to longer than 500-h for the anodic oxidation and cadmium-plated version. With a temperature range of -40° to 85° C and thermal shock resistance of five cycles from -40° to 100° C, these connectors are suitable for industrial automation, field buses, data acquisition, machine tools, telecom equipment, and robotics.
AMPHENOL PCD, PEABODY, MA
www.amphenolpcd.com
QUICK-CONNECT IDC
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These IDC connectors are designed to speed cable attachment up to 5x faster than solder cup methods, and 2x faster than screw terminal method. Connections require that only 20-mm of outer insulation be removed. A bulkhead gasket on the threading provides an IP67 rating on a properly installed field connection. On final assembly, blades cut into the wire insulation for a solid contact with the wire. Connector styles includes straight and angled.
BALLUFF INC., FLORENCE, KY
www.balluff.com
HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB
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This RoHS-compliant, high-density filtered D-sub is designed with a more dense contact arrangement, resulting in increased space and weight savings—up to 40% and 100% respectively, according to the company. Available in 15 to 62 I/O variants and 330 and 1000 pF configurations, the connectors feature high-quality turned pin contacts, bright tin or nickel shells, and filter elements encapsulated via epoxy resin for maximum performance characteristics in hazardous environments.
CINCH CONNECTORS, LOMBARD, IL
www.cinch.com
LARGE, HIGH-DENSITY ASSEMBLIES
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High-complexity PC boards for use in computer-intensive applications, such as servers and mainframes for military, aerospace, and commercial use, provide high-density, double-sided hybrid PC board assemblies with an average component count of more than 1,500. Includes high-I/O area array modules (CGA, LGA, PBGA), and dense high-I/O connectors in sizes as large as 32 x 44 inches.
ENDICOTT INTERCONNECT, ENDICOTT, NY
www.eitny.com
ZONE 1 POWER FOR ADVANCED TCA
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This AdvancedTCA Zone 1 power connector is designed with a guide pin for ease of mating with a daughtercard connector, and insulator bodies manufactured with UL 94 V-0-rated material. A proprietary selective plating process maximizes contact reliability with gold over nickel at the contact area and RoHS-compliant tin at the press-fit section. Per PICMG specification ATCA 3.0 R2.0, these connectors have eight power contacts and 22 signal contacts. Pre- and post-mating contacts are provided to allow for a controlled power ramp-up and hot-swap capability for the ATCA carrier boards.
EPT INC., N. BOYLSTON, MA
www.eptusa.com
ZIF FOR SMALL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
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The YLL series of 0.3-mm pitch, low-profile FPC ZIF connectors are suited for mobile phone, digital still and video cameras, and display applications. The YLL-D with down-side contacts provides 0.3-mm spacing, 13 to 45 down-side contact positions, and a maximum height of 1.0 mm. The YLL-U with upper-side contacts features 0.3-mm spacing and 13 to 45 upper-side contact positions with a maximum height of 1.05 mm. Both versions have a front flip-type actuator for error-free cable insertion, and feature high cable retention to ensure the cable stays in place during demanding applications. Staggered surface-mount leads simplify processing the connector to the board. Gold plating is used in the contact area to prevent whiskering.
FCI, ETTERS, PA
www.fciconnect.com
MIL-AERO MICRO-D
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The TMDMP Micro-D filter connector is built to provide the density needed to accommodate ferrite tubes for Pi filtering in military and aerospace applications. The filter features two capacitors around a ferrite inductor for an enhanced attenuation curve. Lightweight, ruggedized, and housed in a small package, the TMDMP is intermateable with MIL-DTL-83513, and specifically suited for integrated avionics and warfare, satellites and space systems, radar and sensors, weapon controls, and targeting systems. The connector is available in five sizes (9, 15, 21, 25, 37), with contacts for sockets (receptacle) and pins (plugs). Expanded contact terminal spacing facilitates soldering to the printed wiring board.
ITT ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, SANTA ANA, CA
www.ittcannon.com
CARD EDGE FOR PCI EXPRESS 2.0
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Available in X1, X4, X8, and X16 configurations, Straddle Mount card edge connectors are designed to meet the new PCI Express 2.0 specifications, and offer additional solutions for co-planar applications between printed circuit boards. An insert molding process ensures proper pin alignment and accurate contact registration, and the connector’s low profile allows for dense packaging options. Each serial lane is comprised of differential transmit-and-receive signals, with data rates running at 5.0 Gbits/sec.
MERITEC, PAINESVILLE, OH
www.meritec.com
XLR FOR SOLDERLESS APPS
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The Crimp-XLR is designed for volume cable assemblies and solderless RoHS applications. Models include the 3-pole FXX (NCSFXX-A-D) and MXX (NCSMXX-A-D) connectors, which are terminated on semi-automated machines and include boot assembly and cable testing. Also, 3-pole NCSFD-LX-HA and NC3MD-LX-HA chassis connectors are terminated with hand crimp tools.
NEUTRIK USA, LAKEWOOD, NJ
www.neutrikusa.com
LATCH STYLE FOR MEDICAL, MIL-AERO
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The company’s range of circular connectors are now available heavily keyed and with mechanical latches designed to withstand pulling forces of up to 5 lbs. in a straight line. Connectors are available with three barrel sizes configured with 5, 12, or 27 positions, and support wire sizes up to 26 AWG. Built for such applications as medical, robotic, and mil-aero, the connectors can be overmolded for added security and protection. No special tools are required for mating and unmating.
OMNETICS CONNECTOR CORP., MINNEAPOLIS, MN
www.omnetics.com
MODULAR FIELDBUS
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These modular fieldbus components, which offer connectivity from the fieldbus process controller to the field devices, include a segment protector for use with Foundation Fieldbus and Profibus PA, and a Foundation Field-bus power supply. Based on a T-bus connection system, the components are hot-swappable and designed for simplified system expansion. Segment protectors, which serve as an interface between trunk cable and various field devices, provide short-circuit protection to field devices and the network trunk cable. Modules are 5.25-mm per spur for a 10-spur installation, start with a trunk I/O version (expansion modules offer four spur connectors), and are approved for Class 1, Division 2 hazardous locations. The power supply, which delivers 25 volts and 360 mA with minimal heat dissipation while supporting redundant 24-volt bulk power, is galvanically isolated and can be mounted adjacent to one another on a DIN rail.
PHOENIX CONTACT, MIDDLETOWN, PA
www.phoenixcon.com
EMI-FILTERED AUDIO DEVICE
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These modified MIL-DTL-55116-compliant connectors used in 60-volt audio frequency circuits with 0.5 amps of current are designed for effective EMI filtering. The connectors are waterproof and polarized, have 5- or 6-pin electrical plugs/ receptacles, and can be designed for special and selectively loaded EMI filtering. With a capacitance value range of 10 pF to 1 mF, and available in C and Pi circuit configurations, the connectors meet all requirements of MIL-STD-810F—including sand and dust, salt, fog, high altitude operation, fungus resistance, and immersion to 20 meters.
SPECTRUM CONTROL, FAIRVIEW, PA
www.spectrumcontrol.com
BOARD-TO-BOARD CANTILEVER EDGECARD
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These cantilever edgecard connectors are engineered for high-performance connections on 0.100-inch or 0.156-inch centerline boards. Designed to mate with the plated fingers of a 0.062-inch +/- 0.008-inch daughterboard, parts may be ordered rated to withstand 125°, 150°, or 175° C continual heat. The double-row connectors are available with 0.370-inch or 0.400-inch wide insulators, and are supplied in right-angle, card extender, and straight lead configurations. They are especially suited for use in communications systems, medical equipment, instrumentation, and automotive R&D.
SULLINS ELECTRONICS CORP., SAN MARCOS, CA
www.sullinselectronics.com
HIGH-SPEED B19
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The MetPak HSHM B19 connector for VME and CompactPCI backplane systems supports speeds up to 5.0 Gbits/sec per differential pair while maintaining pin-to-pin compatibility with VME64x, P0 VITA 31, and P3 PCMIG 2.16 connectors. Designed to meet the 2-mm hard metric format in accordance with the IEC-61076-4-101 standard, these B19 connectors use virtual coaxial shielding technology to provide minimal crosstalk and skew.
3M ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS DIVISION, AUSTIN, TX
www.3M.com/electronics
TINY USB, LOW-VOLTAGE PASS-THRU
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The Micro-USB connector is smaller than the conventional Mini-USB and enables portable device makers to further miniaturize real estate in mobile phones, MP3 players, GPS navigation systems, digital cameras, and digital video cameras. The connector meets the USB Implementers Forum specification, which supports communication between portable devices without going through a host. A latch mechanism helps prevent accidental unplugging. Other features include minimum extraction force of 8N, 10,000 mating cycles, RoHS compliance, and receptacle profiles on the circuit board as small as 2.4 mm. Also, MULTI-BEAM XL current pass-thru connectors are designed to securely terminate up to an 8 AWG wire directly into MULTI-BEAM XL PCB-mounted receptacles. The design includes a terminal position assurance (TPA) feature that confirms when manually inserted wires are fully seated. The connector allows both high- and low-voltage power to pass through the same connector, without the high voltage power being electrically connected to the PCB. Using the XL’s receptacle as a “docking” station makes it suitable for applications where high- and low-voltage power on both cables and circuit boards need to be routed through one central location.
TYCO ELECTRONICS, HARRISBURG, PA
www.tycoelectronics.com
