GLEN ROCK, Pa. -- Stewart Connector, a division of Bel Fuse Inc. (NASDAQ: BELFA), has released RJ modular connectors coated with an environmentally protective compound, EPP-918A gel. The newly formulated proprietary gel is developed exclusively to provide both lubrication and pore blocking properties to significantly extend the life of voice and data connections, says the company.
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Offering excellent corrosion, dirt, moisture, humidity, and chemical resistance, the gel also protects the integrity of RJ45 and RJ11 jacks from wear resulting from repetitive mating/un-mating forces. EPP-918A contains Ultraviolet (UV) tracer dye to enable visual inspection, and is applied to connectors' gold-plated contacts during manufacturing. Notably, Low Level Contact Resistance (LLCR) reliability tests indicate no significant changes to contacts to 10,000 cycles.
In addition to single-port jacks, the gel is available on all shielded/unshielded Stewart Connector modular devices including those with up to 12 ports, in vertical and right angle configurations, and with/without LEDs. EPP-918A parts are more eco-friendly than conventional modular connectors as their long life cuts down on the waste resulting from discarded electronic components.
Meeting the stringent requirements for modular connectors utilized in harsh environmental conditions, the RoHS- and REACH-compliant jacks are confidently specified for virtually all industrial, commercial, and consumer applications where environmental protection and/or multiple mating cycles are required. They are most commonly used in FTTH (Fiber to the Home), industrial Ethernet, and outdoor network and communications equipment.
Jacks are highly appropriate in military field equipment, field test equipment, EMT communications devices, fire and law enforcement equipment, marine environments, and in mining, oil, and manufacturing applications. Stewart Connector's EPP-918A parts are moreover appropriate in electronic gaming and video equipment.
The modular jacks' specifications include an operating temperature range of from -40 degrees C to +85 degrees C, and withstand high temperature soldering (in excess of 260 degrees C for 10 seconds). EPP-918A gel adheres to contacts instantly upon application and remains intact, eliminating the additional tape, mechanical barriers, or cure time frequently required with competitive products.
For more information visit http://www.belfuse.com/Data/UploadedFiles/EPP-918a.pdf
The cost of adding EPP-918A to Stewart Connector's RJ modular connectors ranges from $0.20 to $0.30 per port, claims the company. Samples are immediately available for design-in quantities.
To locate a representative or distributor, visit http://belfuse.com/StewartConnector/RepsList.asp, or http://belfuse.com/StewartConnector/DistributorList.asp.
