Cliff Electronics Ltd

FeedThrough (FT) connectors from Cliff Electronics, supplied in the industry standard 24mm diameter XLR panel cut-out, now include the CAT3 RJ11 and RJ14 connectors to offer users a panel mount option. The RJ11 and RJ14 are the most widely implemented connectors in telecommunications and commonly used for token ring and simple 10Base-T networks providing 10Mbps transfer rate, operating at 16MHz.

It has been announced that Cliff Electronics, provider of FeedThrough (FT) and standard connectors supplied in the industry standard 24mm XLR panel cut-out, can now provide dust covers to prevent the ingress of dust and dirt. Dust covers offer protection for unmated fibre optic connectors and other control interfaces which need to remain uncontaminated when not in use or when in storage.

It has been announced that Cliff Electronics, provider of FeedThrough (FT) and standard connectors in the industry standard 24mm XLR panel cut-out are now offering panel builders and system integrators a user customisable connectivity option. The new XRP Customisable Recessed Socket Plates continue to use the popular XLR panel cut out.

A panel mounting BNC connector with a molded plastic body has been added by Cliff Electronics to its very popular range of FeedThrough (FT) connectors. The new BNC RF coaxial connector is available in 50 and 75Ω versions and is fully compatible with existing products and applications while offering customers cost and weight savings.

Feedthrough and conventional connectors from Clif Electronics are mounted in the widely used, industry standard, 24mm-diameter XLR panel cut-out. Standardising on this commonly used format simplifies panel design and manufacture by having the same cut-out for every connector required.  

Cliff Electronics’ range of 24mm-diameter XLR Panel cut-out connectors has been further extended to include mono and stereo ¼” jack sockets and high current terminal posts. XLR connectors are used in audio and broadcast systems and are suitable for instrumentation, medical and industrial products due their flexibility, security and reliability of the format.

  Cliff Electronics has announced the introduction of a new waterproof cable assembly fitted with a non-reversible 2 pole plug with a current rating of 5A.

UK-designed and manufactured Earth Testing Cable Reels have been introduced by Cliff Electronics. These long-life, high-reliability cable test reels are intended for professional R2 and earth bond continuity testing and are compatible with a very wide variety of test meter brands.

  A range of optical connectors are manufactured by Cliff Electronics which are suitable for high quality audio systems, broadcast, AV installations, home theatre, automation, instrumentation, data and IT connectivity, medical equipment instrumentation, industrial control and data acquisition and other high bandwidth signal connections.

The range of audio jack sockets from Cliff Electronics has been extended with the introduction of a socket featuring gold plated contacts. Suitable for low level signals and high-surge voltages gold plated contacts offer a high reliability connecter solution. The sockets are available two diameters, 6.3mm or 3.5mm to mate with the most popular jack plug sizes.

  The Dual DC Power Socket by Cliff Electronics is now available in white to facilitate design into medical, domestic and personal electronic products. The white Dual DC Sockets are available with solder tag or 90° PCB mounting and both feature on-board switch contacts. 

The dual USB2.0 and USB3.0 24mm mounting (Rectangular) connectors have been added to Cliff Electronics fast growing range of XLR format standard and Feedthrough connectors. The new dual USB XLR format connectors are available with two different housings, either a rectangular 24mm version or the Series 5 model which has a 21.9mm diameter circular design.

The range of XLR-Format Feedthrough Data Connectors from Cliff Electronics has been increased with the addition of single and dual USB-C versions. The industry standard 24-pin fully reversible plug USB-C connector system provides high speed transport of data and power connecting system hosts to peripheral devices and replaces various USB-B and USB-A connectors and cables with a future-proof standard.

Further increasing it’s successful of XLR-Format Feedthrough Data Connectors range; Cliff Electronics has added single and dual USB-C versions. The industry standard 24-pin fully reversible plug USB-C connector system provides high speed transport of data and power connecting system hosts to peripheral devices and replaces various USB-B and USB-A connectors and cables with a future-proof standard.

A 1U 19” rack mounting panel has been introduced by Cliff Electronics, to aid system builders with integration of the range of XLR-Format FeedThrough connectors. The panel has a black anodised finish and will accept 16 FeedThrough connectors and features a labelling strip for end users to identify the function or individual connectors. The panel is also fitted with a strain-relief bar for tying internal cables to, relieving pressure on internal cable assemblies and improving system reliability.

Continuing to grow and expand into new markets, Cliff Electronics have its flexible UK-based design and manufacturing hub to thank. The company has supplied quality connectors to OEMs and system integrators around the world. Markets served include industrial, building automation, video installations, medical, instrumentation, test and measurement, broadcast and professional audio the company is well placed to fulfill new demands in the marketplace.

Cliff Electronics leaders in the design, development and manufacture of connectors for audio, instrumentation, medical, lighting and vending applications, are pleased to announce the appointment of Vince Pretious as their new Sales Engineer for the South of England. John Hall, General Manager of Cliff Electronics, comments, “We are very happy that Vince is joining our team. Our core audio connector products continue to sell very well as are our electrical test lead sets.

Cliff Electronics very successful range of XLR-Format Feedthrough Data Connectors range has been further increased with the addition of Firewire, HDMI A-A and 50 ohm BNC versions. Cliff’s very extensive FT connector range is designed to fit into the industry standard 24mm diameter XLR connector panel cutout simplifying panel design and manufacture and improving design aesthetics and has been very well received by product designers and system integrators.

Cliff Electronics is spreading its wings in the US market by signing a distribution agreement with Newark Element14. The wide ranging agreement will greatly increase the availability of their products in the Americas and showcase their market leading Feed Though connector range.

Two new connectors have been added to Cliff Electronics’ range of XLR-Format Feedthrough Data Connectors. The new chassis mounted ‘gender change’ sockets are available in USB2 A-to-B and B-to-A versions and allow designers to integrate USB2 networking and data feeds into professional equipment for broadcast, lighting, audio and industrial applications.