Stereo Jack
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The CTP-310 Series 3.5 mm stereo jack with colored sleeves on the bushing for PC 99 computer requirements has a metal front plate, as well as a metal bushing contact for the sleeve portion of the mating plug, which offers RFI/EMI grounding. The life rating for the contact is said to be 5,000 insertion cycles. The jack is available with or without switches for the tip and ring, or for mono 3.5 mm applications. Connect-Tech Products Inc., Carson City, Nev.
Differential Signal Connectors
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The Micro Giga connector series supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps with less than 3 percent forward crosstalk at 100 ps pulse-rise time (four pairs switching). This high-density differential connector series is available in a board-to-board, surface-mount plug-and-socket with a stacking height of 8.0 mm. It has a contact pitch of 0.75 mm (0.30") with 0.50 mm pitch between leads. Applications include network switches and hubs, as well as connections between components. Fujitsu Takamisawa America Inc., Sunnyvale, Calif.
Strip Sockets/Interconnects
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Strip sockets and board-to-board interconnects using "compliant-tail" pins for solderless pressfit into plated through holes are offered. The tails of these pins are hollow and slotted, reportedly allowing them to conform to 0.040" ±0.003" plated through holes. A series of fine serrations form a gastight connection with the tin-plating inside the hole. The strip sockets are offered in both single- and dual-row, and feature a four-finger inner contact that accepts a 0.016 to 0.022" diameter lead or a rectangular IC lead. Mill-Max Mfg. Corp., Oyster Bay, N.Y.
Fiber Optic Connectors
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HMU Series MU-type, high-density, optical fiber plug-in connectors are miniature versions of SC connectors, meeting the same specification requirements but at half the size. Suitable for high-density applications such as optical terminal equipment, measuring instruments and optical relay racks or back panels, these connectors use the same fastening mechanism with push/pull locking as SC-type connectors. Hirose Electric (U.S.A.) Inc., Simi Valley, Calif.
VME Extender Card
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Available off the shelf, this H15 extender card provides a right-angle male and female connector at each end to bring the circuit paths of a 15 A per pin H15 connector out of the card cage for troubleshooting and development. Ejector latches on the front end can be used as handles and to eject the board from the card cage. FKN Systek, Waltham, Mass.
Data Cable
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The CF14 CAT 5 "Ethernet" cable is designed for high-volume data transfer systems. The 100 Mbps transfer capability is suitable for communications equipment and other types of computer and electronics applications. Its flexibility is said to withstand millions of cycles at small bending radii in constricted spaces. The copper shield is braided into a strong, high-flex design over aluminum foil and reportedly provides total shielding. A TPE-based inner jacket is included. It is available with four twisted pairs of conductors and an OD of approximately 0.41" (10.5 mm). igus inc., East Providence, R.I.
Modular Cords
The MC6 Series of modular cords is part of the company's MAX 6, CT 6 and HD6 products. These modular cords use KeyBar technology and an insert-molded strain relief to arrange and maintain the position of conductors for pair balancing to the point of termination. They are reportedly 100 percent transmission-tested in a Category 6 channel to at least 250 MHz, using a network analyzer. The Siemon Co. USA, Watertown, Conn.
Conductor Cord
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The 2300 Series Dual Conductor Cord is an ergonomic cord that is said to feature a grip that is wide in diameter and easy to grasp when inserting and removing the cord from the remote unit. The flex life of the cord reportedly exceeds 200,000 flexes. The cord's tip components are made of stainless steel to provide strength and alleviate breakage at the tip. 3M Electronic Handling & Protection Div., Austin, Texas
Reverse-thread TNC Connectors
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These reverse-thread TNC connectors are designed to be FCC Part 15-compliant. TNC Males include the RT-1203-1X, crimp for RG-8X cable; RT-1200-C, clamp, and RT-1202-C, crimp for RG-58/U; and RT-1227, right-angle adapter to reverse-thread TNC female. TNC females include the RT-1208, right-angle PCB mount with die-cast metal body; RT-1209-B, right-angle PCB mount with ABS body; RT-1211-1, bulkhead with solder cup; and RT-1226, barrel adapter with reversed threads at both ends. Nickel-plated bodies and gold-plated pins and contacts are featured on all connectors and adapters. RF Connectors, a division of RF Industries, San Diego, Calif.
Micro PGA Socket
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This ultralow-profile, 495-circuit socket accepts various Intel mobile processors with speeds up to 650 MHz. It is based on a 1.27 mm grid array that reportedly provides nearly double the pin density of traditional PGA through-hole sockets in an overall height of 2.0 mm. It also includes a high-density housing that provides thermal dynamics in soldering environments. Compliant SMT leads reportedly provide improved solder joint reliability. Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill.
200 A Connector
The Han K 3/2 combination connector is designed for high voltage and current applications. Included are three contacts rated at 200 A, with a working voltage of 2,000 V between contacts, and 1,000 V contact to ground. It also offers EMC features, along with IP68 and corrosion-resistant housings. The axial screw-type power contact terminals can accommodate flexible, small-gauge multistrand conductors of up to AWG 00. Harting Inc., Elgin, Ill.
Stereo Jacks
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These stacked and shielded 3.5 mm stereo jacks are designed for audio applications or electronic equipment using industry-standard 3.5 mm stereo jacks. The stacked configuration reportedly saves PCB space, while the built-in shielding preserves high signal-to-noise ratios. They are UL-recognized and CSA-certified, and offer three to nine contacts, all carrying a 1 A current rating. Through-hole-mount or SMT versions are available, and can be ordered with either plastic or metal bushings. Adam Technologies Inc., a Methode Electronics Inc. Co., Union, N.J.
DIN Connector
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A mixed-pin Type F and H PowerDIN connector with 24 F pins at 6 A per pin and 7 H pins at 15 A per pin is available. The female connector is provided in standard rack-mount and slimline Bus Plane-mount versions. The slimline version has a built-in provision for connector coding. Output pins come in ww, solder eyelet, solder fork, faston and solder variations. Premating pins for the male connector are in position z32 and other extended pins are available. 2E SysCom Inc., Waltham, Mass.
Coaxial Cable
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STRIPFlex-II high-temperature (200°C), low-loss, flexible, 50 W coaxial cable uses a low-density PTFE dielectric and a shielding system. Said to have shielding effectiveness of greater than 95 dB and low passive intermod (-155 dBc), it is suitable for high-power interconnect and jumper cables in military and commercial applications, including cellular, PCS, paging and mobile radio equipment. Times Microwave Systems, Wallingford, Conn.
RF Adapters
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QDS to N adapters feature plug and jack combinations to permit cable installation and removal without tools or cross-threading. Developed for making external connections on equipment where Type N connectors are inside, they reportedly mate securely using a spring-loaded sleeve and integral balls on the male that seat into a corresponding groove on the female. Made from brass bodies, they are offered with a silver or Tru-Lustre finish and silver- or gold- plated contacts with PTFE insulators. The adapters operate from dc to 11 GHz and are rated for 1,500 Vrms and 50 Ω impedance. Tru-Connector Corp., Peabody, Mass.
Profibus Fiber Optic Interfaces
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OZD Profi G12 FiberInterface modules for Profibus networks are said to provide long-distance reach, a data rate of 12 Mbps and virtually unlimited cascade distance. Designed for harsh environments, the interface modules have a die-cast metal housing with RFI/EMI shielding, and an operating temperature of -20° to 60°C. The products are UL/CSA-listed and have FM, Division 2 certification. Hirschmann Inc., Pine Brook, N.J.
Bus Bar Connectors
Two bus bar connectors for telecommunications use have been added to the irreversible, permanent Hyground grounding system. The YG14B2TC2C6C model allows installers to attach #2 and #6 solid/stranded copper conductor to a 0.25" copper bus bar, either horizontally or vertically, indoors or out. The YG14B2TC2C2C model enables installers to connect a #2 continuous run to the 0.25" bus bar. Fabricated from wrought copper, the connectors are prefilled with an oxide inhibitor compound, and are said to be suitable for direct burial, meeting UL 467, UL 486A and CSA C22.2 No. 4 standards. FCI Electrical, Manchester, N.H.
Submersible Connectors
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The environmental Minisnap Series B, S and F are IP68 submersible connectors that are rated to 2 m water depth (0.2 bar) for 24 hours. With mating and demating, these push/pull connectors are reportedly suitable for blind mating in hard-to-reach places. With less panel space required, they are said to ensure a secure locking condition. ODU-USA Inc., Camarillo, Calif.
PLC I/O Extensions
PLC interface cables and multipurpose interface modules for wiring sensors and actuators are designed to save connection time, as well as simplify and eliminate cabling errors between PLC cards and interface modules. Features are said to include reduced space requirements and simple setup. Several different types of modules are available for many brands of PLCs. The cables and modules offer several functions such as LED indication, fuse protection and electrical isolation via disconnects. Wago Corp., Germantown, Wis.
Push-in Wire Connectors
In-Sure Push-In Wire Connectors are alternatives to traditional twist-on connectors. They use a "push-in" design that terminates any combination of 18 to 12 AWG solid or tin-bonded copper conductors without twisting. They are suitable for OEM lighting manufacturing, prefabricated wiring systems, and other OEM and branch circuit wiring applications. They are available in seven multiport models, ranging from two to eight ports, each featuring a unique color-coding. Ideal Industries Inc., Sycamore, Ill.
DIN Connectors
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A pressfit version of female M series DIN connectors features both preloaded signal contacts and cavities for high-power, coaxial or fiber optic contacts that conform to DIN 41626. Standard Type M modules in the following signal-to-cavity combinations are offered: 6/10, 24/8, 42/6, 60/4 and 78/2. The M/2 and M/3 modules contain either 30/2 or 12/2 signal-to-cavity ratios. Power contacts from 10 to 40 A in solder, crimp and pressfit versions are also available. ept inc., Hopkinton, Mass.
Flexible Circuitry
The Density Patch is a small, high-density circuit populated on one of the company's Novaflex flexible circuit materials. This small, pretested assembly is then attached to a lower density polyester substrate through a permanent lap solder connection, reportedly allowing the patch to piggyback on a larger and less costly circuit. This solution is designed for specialized functions that require a small number of electrical components to be deployed over a large circuit. Sheldahl Inc., Northfield, Minn.
CompactPCI Backplanes
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The cPCI and H.110 Telecom backplanes are said to combine standard architecture and high-frequency telecommunications designs for 6U board heights, and are available for various slot sizes. The cPCI backplanes reportedly provide a 64-bit CompactPCI bus that is compliant with PICMG 2.0-R2.1. The eight-layer, all-stripline design uses an SMT/pressfit construction. The H.110 backplane combines a 32/64-bit-compatible CompactPCI bus with an embedded TDM bus. It utilizes a 10-layer board design. Tracewell Systems Inc., Westerville, Ohio
Serial Adapter
The SSU-100 serial adapter provides a single RS-232 serial interface to a PC via the USB port. It is said to support serial transmission at all common legacy device bit rates and is capable of data rates up to 115.2 Kbps. It is a low-powered device that draws its power from the USB itself, and it has plug-and-play and hot-swap capability. It supports suspend and resume functions, as well as remote wake-on-ring. Quatech Inc., Akron, Ohio
Fiber Optic Cable
The Adventum fiber optic cable line includes riser-rated, loose-tube cable. The cable is said to be fully water-blocked because it features a dry compound water-blocking scheme inside and outside the buffer tube. The cable is smaller than tight-buffered cable of equal fiber counts, which reportedly makes it easier to install in confined conduit runs where space is at a premium. It is available in fiber counts of six to 72, with 62.5 mm standard multimode fiber, 50.0 mm multimode fiber and singlemode fiber. Berk-Tek, an Alcatel Co., New Holland, Pa.
Coaxial Adapters
This line of Inter and Intra Series Coaxial Adapters includes SMA, SSMA, TNC, N, BNC, 7.0 mm, 3.5 mm, 2.9 mm, 2.4 mm, SMB, CMS, SSMB, SMC, SSMC, UHF, mini-UHF, 7/16 DIN, MCX and MMCX types. Standard adapters are usable to 12 GHz or to the operating range of the lower frequency interface. The products are suitable for RF, microwave and wireless applications. Precision adapters are available to extend the TNC and N range to 18 GHz. Midisco, Islandia, N.Y.
Board-to-board Connectors
Peel-A-Way Board to Board Connectors with Removable Terminal Carriers provide increased design options for board-to-board connections. Suitable for low-profile, portable equipment applications, these connectors are available in single-, dual-, triple- and staggered-row configurations with a variety of screw-machined terminals to meet required board-to-board spacing. Custom and surface-mount designs are also available. Advanced Interconnections Corp., West Warwick, R.I.
Plug and Receptacle
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The ConnectPro Plug & Receptacle is designed to offer expanded product life, as well as electrical conductivity for accessories powered by 12, 24, 36 or 48 VDC electrical systems. It features locking blades with a large surface area for maximum surface contact and electrical conductivity. It is said to be weather-resistant and suitable for various on- and off-road vehicles or utility applications. The receptacle accepts two- or three-wire configurations and includes corrosion-resistant, plated-brass electrical components and a watertight sealing cap. Marinco Specialty Wiring Devices, Napa, Calif.
Ethernet Connector
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The RJ-Lnxx Industrial Ethernet Connector is an IP67-rated industrial Ethernet connection solution. Suitable for both process and discrete industries, the industrialized connector reportedly provides a secure connection in harsh environments where a commercial RJ-45 connection is unsuitable. Engineered with an industrially proven miniconnector form factor, this product can reportedly withstand the effects of vibration from industrial machinery, specifically the deterioration of the gold contacts. Woodhead Connectivity, a part of Woodhead L.P., Northbrook, Ill.
Backplane Assemblies
Eye-Opener backplane assemblies are holistically designed 2 mm cable assemblies for high data rate signal transmission up to 2 Gb. The assemblies reportedly increase the density of high-fidelity signals in communications equipment while maintaining compatibility with standard backplane connectors. They are available in differential and single-ended configurations with coaxial, twinaxial or twisted-pair cabling. W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., Newark, Del.
Graphics Port Connector
The Right Angle Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Connector is designed for dedicated use in high-performance graphic controllers. It is said to allow users to add AGP cards to their systems without adding extra height. Multiple card stack height options range from 0.150 to 0.657". Applications include communications, medical electronics, gaming and high-resolution printers. Meritec, a division of Associated Enterprises, Painesville, Ohio
CompactPCI Connectors
The CompactPCI PAK-2 Connector System is said to be a higher performance, mechanical variation of the PCI bus that is now standard on personal computers. The system is said to combine the benefits of PCI desktop architecture with the ruggedness of the 3U and 6U IEEE Eurocard form factor, popularized by the VMEbus. It also meets the requirements of VME 64 PO/JO applications. Applications include backplane, motherboard, peripheral, and I/O in the telecommunications, data communications and industrial controls market segments. Robinson Nugent Inc., New Albany, Ind.
