Cables/Connecting
Sponge connectors suitable for LCD panels & circuit boards
Fujipoly have released their self-supporting sponge connectors, which are suitable for connecting LCD panels to circuit boards with a very low deflection force. Each connector is made from an economical and reliable Zebracore that is sandwiched between two soft sponge supports.
Single-circuit storage battery connector support 150A
Hirose has introduced the PS3C series connector, a high power, single circuit (position) cable connector supporting 150A for storage battery applications. The PS3C series is designed with a highly reliable blade contact that features a clip-like structure and bellows contacts with multiple contact points. This structure lowers contact resistance and enableshigh current flow.
Integrated connector module features PoE capability
A 1x4 10GBASE-T Integrated Connector Module (ICM) platform, Pulse Electronics' JT6 ICMs are designed to meet or exceed IEEE 802.3an 10GBASE-T requirements over 100m and can support IEEE 802.3at PoE. The ICMs are suitable for base stations, gateways, routers and switches that require PoE capability and have a need for higher bandwidth.
Heatsink clips save time, cost & PCB real estate
Advanced Thermal Solutions has introduced clipKIT, a heat sink attachment system available exclusively from Digi-Key that can be used with most industry standard, off the shelf straight fin, pin fin, cross cut or slant fin heat sinks. The system improves on heat sink performance in thermal transfer, and vibration and shock resistance.
Polyamides enable USB Type-C connectors
Royal DSM has announced that its high-performance polyamides, Stanyl and Stanyl ForTii, have been approved by global producers for use in next-gen USB Type-C connectors. DSM’s materials answer the need for improved levels of safety and reliability. The company highlighted its various solutions for mobile devices at Chinaplas 2015, which took place from 20th to 23rd May in Guangzhou.
Cable assemblies suitable for security & test system applications
The Cable Assembly division of Intelliconnect can now provide customers with high performance semi rigid cable assemblies suitable for industrial, defence/security and test system applications. Standard semi-rigid cable assemblies are generally of copper construction, offer low loss, low VSWR performance, are phase stable and can be phase matched.
M12s improve operational efficiency & reduce cost
Designed for factory automation and industrial lighting applications, the Brad Micro-Push M12 connectors have been introduced by Molex. Featuring an innovative push-on mating interface, the connectors reduce installation time up to 80% compared to screw-style connectors and facilitate simple blind-mate connections in tight locations.
BASEC approved cables suitable for fire-critical applications
Eland Cables has further extended its portfolio of products with a range of Firetec products suitable for fire-critical applications. The Firetec range is fully compliant with BS 7846 and 7629-1 and also approved to BASEC and LPCB standards. Many of the cables have been certified by Transport for London as LUL 1-085 compliant for sub-surface use.
RF connectors offer performance in micro-miniature designs
Amphenol RF introduces its ultra-miniature Amphenol Micro Miniature Coaxial (AMMC) PCB connector suitable for space-constrained RF applications with 50Ω impedance requirements. These connectors are fully compatible with the Hirose W.FL and IPEX MHF III series. The connectors are low profile, 1.4mm off the board, mated, with a small footprint of 2x2mm.
Cable installation simulator minimises assembly damage
At the International Microwave Symposium, which took place from 19th to 21st May in Phoenix, AZ, W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) showcased its GORE microwave/RF test assemblies and cable installation simulator.