SOCKET FOR TEST, BURN-IN–The CSP/BallNest hybrid socket is suitable for prototyping, test, or burn-in of CSP (chip scale package), BGA (ball grid array), microBGA and LGA (land grid array) devices. The socket, which features a lid that nests each ball termination into the socket for a reliable connection, can be used on any device with a 0.30-mm pitch or larger. The ZIF-style (zero insertion force) socket uses the company’s solderless, gold-plated pressure-mount spring probes, allowing for simplified mounting and removal from the PCB. The design maintains constant force throughout the entire test and burn-in cycle, as well as on the surface-mount PCB when no chip is engaged. With a signal path of 0.077 inches (1.96 mm), this socket is designed to provide minimal signal loss for higher bandwidth capability. Special lid designs and materials are available upon request.
ARIES ELECTRONICS, BRISTOL, PA
www.arieselec.com
CORROSION-RESISTANT BLOCK–ASIST5 is a single-level feed-through terminal block, designed to accept a crimped ring tongue terminal and eliminate concerns of wire connection security. Housing material is UL94V0-rated, while nickel-plated screws and washers help ensure reliability in all environments. The ASIST provides a flat washer for more surface connection between the crimp terminal and wire. (The washer is also used for securing and locking the screw.) A continuous groove from front to back of the terminal block is designed to increase creepage distances, eliminating problems from dust and other contaminant buildup. The ASIST5 is 9.2 mm in width and has a wire range of 20 to 10 AWG. Current rating is 35 amps at 600 volts.
AUTOMATION SYSTEMS INTERCONNECT, MECHANICSBURG, PA
www.asi.ez.com
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THERMOCOUPLE DEVICES–PCC-OST and PCC-SMP series of PCB thermocouple connectors attach directly to a circuit board, and are designed to bring thermocouple probes to printed circuit boards. Two sizes are available to mate with either standard or miniature connectors. A mounting clip comes with each connector, and the miniature can be mounted horizontally or vertically. Custom units are designed for CE compliance. Pricing starts at $195 for a package of 100.
OMEGAENGINEERING, STAMFORD, CT
www.omega.com
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SCREW TERMINATION BLOCK–This line of screw-connection terminal blocks now includes knife disconnect, component and feed-through devices with 2.5 mm cross-sections. The UT 2.5-MT, -TG, and -MTD terminal blocks feature a compact design with common profile designed to conserve DIN rail space. The uniform dual-bridge channel provides configurable distribution. Like the UT 4 and UT 6 series, the UT 2.5 terminal blocks, which are UL rated for 300 V (MT, TG) and 600 V (MTD), support switchgear and control system applications. The UT (Universal Terminal) products combine secure screw connection technology with the Reakdyne principle–a patented design that prevents screw back-out, making the devices suitable for variable temperature or high vibration environments.
PHOENIX CONTACT, MIDDLETOWN, PA
www.phoenixcon.com
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REDUCED PITCH RF SOCKET–The high frequency Center Probe and CSP/MicroBGA test and burn-in sockets are now available in sizes up to 6.5 mm2 with pitches down to 0.3 mm. The reduced socket pitch is designed to meet the growing need to test smaller components with increased reliability. The sockets feature replaceable interposer sets and require minimal handler tooling for use in CSP, MicroBGA, DSP, LGA, SRAM, DRAM and Flash devices. With an operating temperature from -55° to 150° C, these sockets are suitable for devices that require exceptional thermal management qualities in a compact package. The sockets’ solderless pressure-mount compression spring probes, accurately located by two molded plastic alignment pins and mounted with two stainless steel screws, are designed for simplified mounting to and removal from the printed circuit board (PCB) for RF sockets, and the burn-in-board (BIB) for test and burn-in sockets. Signal path is 1.96 mm, and each socket is rated for a minimum of 500,000 cycles.
ARIES ELECTRONICS, BRISTOL, PA
www.arieselec.com
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SPRING CLAMP BLOCK–This line of grey DIN rail-mounted spring clamp connection terminal blocks has been designed to simplify and reduce wiring time. The blocks are available in sizes from 4 to 16 mm wide and can handle wire sizes of 26 to 2 AWG. They carry ratings from 15 amps at 600 volts up to 76 amps at 600 volts. Accessories include snap-in markers, test plugs, and PTC push-in jumpers that can be used for staggered jumpering. These UL-approved terminal blocks are available in two, three and four connections, as well as multiple level versions. Circuit disconnect and fuse holder terminal blocks are also available.
AUTOMATION SYSTEMSINTERCONNECT, MECHANICSBURG, PA
www.asi-ez.com
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SCREW-, SPRING-CLAMP TERMINATION–DIN rail-mounted EZ Jump terminal blocks are now available in screw clamp and spring clamp wire terminations. These IEC terminal blocks have been designed around the PTC jumper system–a comb of plug-in jumpers that can be cut to any number of circuits and can be modified to allow for alternate circuit jumpers. Each of the terminal blocks feature two locations for the PTC jumpers. In addition, once the jumper is installed, it is insulated and touch-proof by being fully seated into the EZ Jump terminal block housing. The jumpers can then be removed with a screwdriver, and an insulator strip can be added over the jumper to provide visual identification of circuits. The EZ Jump family of terminal blocks includes single-level, multiple-level, functional, fuse and other styles. Housings are molded of a UL94V0 polyamide, and all materials are RoHS-compliant.
AUTOMATION SYSTEMS INTERCONNECT, MECHANICSBURG, PA
www.asi-ez.com
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COAX KIT FOR ANTENNAS–The ADPT4RP adapter kit contains the parts most often required by technicians in on-site antenna installations. The 42-piece kit features 50-Ωcoaxial connectors along with universal adapters to facilitate custom, temporary solutions for antenna system applications. Adapters are stored in a zippered leather case. Enabling hundreds of inter-series and intra-series connector combinations for antenna applications, the adapter kit includes two male and two female Type N, BNC, UHF, TNC, TNC-RT (reverse thread), TNC-RP (reverse polarity), SMA, and SMA-RP (reverse polarity) parts. Additionally provided are eight universal adapters. These threaded devices attach any two mating ends to get a system operational, and allowing a technician to return with the exact part. Also supplied are two flat wrenches for simplified removal of the universal adapters’ mating ends. All components in this RF adapter kit are designed to exhibit high conductivity properties and are manufactured of precision-machined brass with corrosion-resistant gold-plated bodies, Teflon insulators, and gold-plated contacts.
BOMAR INTERCONNECT PRODUCTS, LEDGEWOOD, NJ
www.bomarinterconnect.com
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EMI TERMINATION BANDS–Precision stamped 300 Series stainless steel EMI termination bands are qualified to VG9538, and conform to SAE AS85049 and MIL-C-850489standards. Bands will work with all standard industry tools, and areavailable in flat, or in pre-coiled format. The series includes standard, extended length mini, and mini bands.
CAM INTERCONNECT INC., SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
www.caminterconnect.com
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ELASTOMER SOCKETS TO 10 GHz–These elastomer sockets are designed for testing and prototyping up to 10 GHz. Features include a full grid contact for any grid design, acceptance of any pitch down to 0.30 mm,short current paths of 0.50, and 1.00-mm thick elastomer interposers. Sockets are available in screw-lock, knob-lock, quick-lock and clamshell versions, and can be adapted to most chip styles (including LGA, BGA, and QFN). Optional surface-mount adapters allow the sockets to be used on production PCBs.
E-TEC INTERCONNECT LTD, LAVAUX, SWITZERLAND
www.e-tec.com
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SFP+ COPPER ASSEMBLY–This very low-profile SFP+ direct attach copper cable assembly is designed to be “fiber-like” in size and more flexible than optical fiber. GORE Low-Profile Copper Cable is designed for dense, higher-port-count switch installations while providing a more reliable interconnect for high-performance computing (HPC) and networking environments using10 GbE (10 Gigabit Ethernet), FCoE, or 8 Gigabit Fiber Channel. The cable is built for 0.5 to 3-meter assemblies, while using a 2.10-mm round profile cable up to 2 meters, and a 2.80-mm round profile cable for 3 meters. This low-profile cable is targeted at data center applications, where a large percentage of high-density port-count interconnects are 3 meters or less. This low-profile cable is half the cross-sectional area of OM3 fiber optic cable and one-third the size of 62.5/125-µm optical cable, with a significantly reduced bend radius.
W.L. GORE, LANDENBERG, PA
www.gore.com/electronics
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CONTACT INSERTS FOR REDUCED KEYING–Push-in contact inserts for the company’s Heavycon Series plug connectors are designed to reduce the time required for connecting wires and keying. Flexible wires with ferrules or rigid wires can be connected directly to the push-in contact inserts without tools. To key the contact, the user inserts plastic pins into the contact coding slot. Using the standard method, the contact inserts’ four fastening screws need to be removed first before the coding pins can be inserted–a process that can take several minutes. All fastening and connection screws are made of non-corrosive stainless steel. These Series B contact inserts are available in 6, 10,16 and 24 positions for 500 V/16 A with a wire size of AWG 20-14 for screw connection and AWG 20-12 for crimpconnection.
PHOENIX CONTACT, MIDDLETOWN, PA
www.phoenixcon.com
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HIGH-SPEED JUMPERS–The HSF8 Series of rugged high-speed flex jumpersare designed to offer a choice of mating Micro Edge Card connectors in vertical, horizontal, or edge-mount designs on a .8-mm pitch. These flex jumpers are available with standard lengths of 5 and 10 inches, and feature 14 and 32 differential pairs(7 and 16 signal pairs per side) and 20 and 50 signal single-ended pins (10 and 25 signal pins per side). Custom assemblies are available. Additionally, high-speed flex designs are available with simplified customization of cable lengths, pin counts, guideposts, and polarization. Flex circuits are offered with proprietary Sudden Service, including intricate flex circuitry. Design capabilities include the use of Gerber files in RS27X or .DFX, .DXG, and .IGES formats. Customized construction options are available with complex single-sided, double-sided multi-layer, and Rigid Flex.
SAMTEC, NEW ALBANY, IN
www.samtec.com
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INDUSTRIAL MOTION ASSEMBLIES–Camera Link cable assemblies are designed for industrial motion video and frame grabber applications. The Camera Link Standard is a set of electrical requirements that cables must meet to be used in a Camera Link system, and these high-flex flat cable assemblies meet or exceed each of the specifications of the standard. Additionally, Camera Link flat cable assemblies are designed for at least 10 million flex cycles, and features 50-mm bend radius flexibility for moving video applications. Cable assemblies can be manufactured to any length for custom fitting. The cable is made with the company’s proprietary extrusion process that encapsulates 11 parallel twinax conductors in crystal-clear silicone, forming a flat cable less than 3/16-inch thick. Each twinax conductor features ultraflex, finely stranded wires, with dual shielding. The cable measures 1.5 inches wide x 0.164-inch thick (length specified by customer). Standard assemblies are finished with metal EMI/ESD protective connectors with quick-release latches. Plastic shells are also available.
CICOIL, VALENCIA, CA
www.cicoil.com
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THREE-PRONGED CONTACT SYSTEM–Trident Series T2P connector contact system features a three-pronged contact clip and redesigned body shape designed to significantly reduce play in the contact tip. The company says the new design allows for simplified replacement of contacts without loss of sealing, as well as simplified disassembly. The T2P connector contacts are offered in body styles of standard brass or high conductivity copper alloy. Both versions have tin, gold flash, or gold plating options, can accommodate wire sizes of 14 to 26 AWG, and provide mechanical endurance of up to 200 mating cycles, depending on plating. These stamped and formed contacts have been developed for use in all Trident products, including Ringlock, Neptune, Neptune Metal, Slimline, Snap Together and Multiway. The contacts are now also used in ITT’s APD 6- and 7-way connectors, and are intermateable and interchangeable with all connectors that use T2P contacts.
ITT INTERCONNECT SOLUTIONS, SANTA ANA, CA
www.ittcannon.com
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LSZH USB–CSUZAA series of Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) USB cables are designed to reduce the amount of toxic and corrosive gases emitted during combustion. Mainly used in poorly ventilated areas, these LSZH cables are typically used in shipboard and aerospace applications.
L-COM GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY,N. ANDOVER, MA
www.l-com.com
