Cables/Connecting
Vertical SMT modular jacks feature Kapton tape
In order to ease automatic vacuum pick-and-place processes on PCBs, Molex has added Kapton tape to its family of vertical SMT modular jacks. By adding a Kapton tape surface to the top side of the connector, the modular jacks streamline high-volume production and lower manufacturing costs in industries such as telecomms, consumer, medical, industrial and commercial.
Heavy duty connectors designed to replace splices
Designed to replace splices and provide power wherever needed, Amphenol has introduced a heavy duty connector series for sizes 8 and 12 power contacts. The single pole, rugged, in-line connection system, designated the ATHD series, uses the company's exclusive Radsok technology to reach higher amperages than other connectors in its class.
Waterproof connectors are used within the Jubilee River
The TeePlug TH384 series waterproof connectors from Hylec-APL, have been supplied for use on a weir at the head of the Jubilee River. The river, which is man-made, is used to divert water away from the Thames and prevent flooding around Windsor, Eton and Maidenhead. The connectors have been specified to facilitate quick replacement of the transducers which monitor the position of the weir's hydraulic cylinders, ensuring the flood defence's reliab...
Rail connectors cope with harsh Alpine conditions
Specifically designed for use in the harsh conditions encountered on Alpine railways, Multi-Contact has introduced a heavy duty connector range. Operating over a temperature range from -35 to +40°C, the connectors provide power, data and compressed air links between carriages and can withstand high levels of mechanical strain, shock and vibration.
Connectors reduce assembly time & cost for LGA applications
Reducing assembly time and cost for a variety of land grid array (LGA) applications, Fujipoly has introduced the W series matrix connectors. Delivering measurable cost savings for densely packed boards with 200 or more I/Os, the silicone-based connectors eliminate the need to solder the LGA to the PCB.
Connectors support Raspberry Pi B+ HAT spec
A range of Samtec surface mount connectors and through-board sockets that support the new HAT (Hardware Attached on Top) specification for Raspberry Pi B+ add-on boards has been added to the Toby Electronics portfolio. The parts give designers of HAT-compliant expansion boards the choice of either a flush, low profile solution, or longer pins that enable the addition of further boards or IDC cables, for example.
SOIC carrier adaptors ease board layout
EMC (electro mechanical components) is offering Ironwood Electronics' SOIC Carrier Adapters. These components make it easy to probe and quickly switch ICs on a board with SMT lands only. The CA-SO28E-Z-J-01 has a clam shell style zero insertion force (ZIF) socket on top and a J-lead type surface-mount foot on the bottom.
5000 mating cycles endorse connector durability
Molex’s USB 3.0 (also known as SuperSpeed) Type A connectors that meet high- durability class requirements of 5,000 mating cycles can now be ordered from TTI. The devices are for use in computer, consumer and car product applications. The USB 3.0 connectors are halogen-free for environmental sustainability and support high, IR reflow temperatures of up to +255degC while maintaining solder mount compatibility.
Connector system supports data rates up to 25Gbps
Expanding the company's high-speed connector portfolio, ERNI electronics has introduced the ERmet ZDHD family. The high density high-speed connector system, which supports data rates of up to 25Gbps, is available in 4- and 6-pair male and female versions.
Power elements allow double-sided assembly
Power elements, featuring a compact design, have been released by Würth Elektronik ICS. The PowerPlus elements, which consist of a punched brass base body and a stainless steel screw, allow double-sided assembly of power supply elements in the same position. Achieving torques of 1.8Nm with the M4 thread and up to 42Nm with the M12, the screw is claimed to enable a higher torque than other high-current contacts.