Ruggedized nano connectors minimize space requirements
January 10, 2013 2:36 pm | Omnetics Connector Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsOmnetics' new Polarized Nano connector line, the PZN series, continues to add pin counts in response to customer demand. These ultra-miniature connectors feature Omnetics' military style pin and socket designs to provide uninterrupted electrical connections for portable applications that are exposed to high shock and vibration environments.
LISTED UNDER: MilitaryCables now include M12 cables, receptacles, field-wireable connectors
January 4, 2013 3:00 pm | Automation Direct | Product Releases | CommentsAutomationDirect has expanded its sensor cable offering to include additional M12 cables, receptacles, field-wireable connectors, and bulkhead receptacles. Four-pole M12 cables are now available in two, seven, 10 and 15-meter lengths; the cables feature a polyurethane jacket for dependable use in oily and direct sunlight applications.
LISTED UNDER: Cable | CircularCables designed for unmanned submersible vehicle applications
January 2, 2013 10:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsCicoil's highly flexible flat silicone cables are designed for use on Autonomous Subsea Vehicles that require absolute reliability in Mission Critical Applications. Ideal in AUV’s, RMV’s, ROV’s and Underwater Drones, these Halogen-Free and Flame Resistant (UL 94 V-0) cables are an excellent alternative to PVC, Neoprene and Polyurethane cables....
LISTED UNDER: Cable | Flat CableD-subminiature gender changers have hardware removed for panel mounting
December 28, 2012 10:01 am | L-Com Global Connectivity | Product Releases | CommentsL-com, Inc. has launched a line of D-Subminiature female to female gender changers that have the normal mating hardware removed so it does not get in the way of panel mounting. The new items come in DB9, DB15, and DB25 sizes, as well as
LISTED UNDER: Cable | Ethernet/InternetHard-metric female connector enables 20GB+ data speeds
December 20, 2012 4:26 pm | Erni Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsERNI has developed a high-speed differential hard metric connector system that enables data rates of 20Gb+ with excellent crosstalk behavior. The ZDplus connector combines an optimal signal routing configuration with the pressfit termination of a female connector option to allow for a better layout on daughter cards.
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsRight-Angle Bend assembly provides an alternative to the standard right angle SMA coaxial connector
December 20, 2012 9:01 am | Product Releases | CommentsCoaxicom’s Right-Angle Bend (RAB) Assembly provides an alternative to the standard right angle SMA coaxial connector with a low-profile device, delivering increased electrical performance at higher frequencies. The 3221-1-L series of pre-bent right angle assemblies use the center conductor of .141" semi-rigid cable as the contact.
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsBGA socket designed for 0.65mm pitch BGA 140 pin ICs
December 19, 2012 4:00 pm | Ironwood Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsIronwood Electronics has recently introduced a new high performance BGA socket for 0.65mm pitch BGA 140 pin IC's. The SG-BGA-7249 socket is designed for a Renesas Code PVBG0140JA-A package and operates at bandwidths up to 10 GHz with less than 1dB of insertion loss.
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsPackage-on-package solution designed for next-generation smartphone and tablet computing
December 19, 2012 3:46 pm | Product Releases | CommentsInvensas Corporation unveiled its bond via array (BVA) technology. BVA is an ultra-high I/O packaging alternative to wide-I/O through silicon via (TSV) that delivers the performance required by mobile OEMs while preserving the proven infrastructure and business model of traditional package-on-package (PoP).
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsBoard-to-board connector system eliminates labor-intensive hand soldering of wires on PCBs in SSL applications
December 18, 2012 11:11 am | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has developed a new high-performance, bottom entry, board-to-board, card edge connector system designed for use in Edison-replacement LED bulb assemblies. Providing significant cost and process improvements over existing products and termination methods...
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsIntegrated connector module family designed for 10GBASE-T ethernet switches
December 10, 2012 3:59 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPulse Electronics Corporation announces the launch of a new integrated connector module (ICM) platform for 10GBASE-T (10 gigabit over twisted-pair) switches. Pulse's 10 gig ICMs are qualified with leading 10GBASE-T silicon vendors, meeting their stringent requirements and facilitating the implementation of 10GBASE-T in large enterprises and cloud data centers.
LISTED UNDER: Ethernet/InternetUltra-compact 1.27mm pitch single row connector system rated up to 4A per contact
December 10, 2012 3:20 pm | Product Releases | CommentsERNI,has developed an ultra compact 1.27mm pitch single row connector system that delivers the highest current density on the market. The MiniBridge™ wire-to-board connector features a high-temperature IDC wire termination and is rated up to 4A per contact.
LISTED UNDER: MiniatureCable assembly features shield-less design, delivers data rates of Up to 10Gb/s
December 10, 2012 3:10 pm | Fci | Product Releases | CommentsFCI has developed the AirMax VS® high-speed internal cable assembly that utilizes an innovative shield-less connector design to deliver excellent signal integrity (SI) performance and data rates of up to 10Gb/s. The advanced AirMax VS® high-speed internal cable assembly
LISTED UNDER: CableStamped spring pin features 26 gram actuation force per ball and cycle life of 500,000 insertions
December 7, 2012 10:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsIronwood Electronics recently introduced a new BGA socket addressing high performance requirements for testing BGA devices - CBT-BGA-7010. The contactor is a stamped spring pin with 26 gram actuation force per ball and cycle life of 500,000 insertions. The self inductance of the contactor is 0.88 nH....
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsConnector systems enable 10-GBps speed
December 7, 2012 9:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsERNI has developed the MicroSpeed high-speed board-to-board connector system with a 1.0mm pitch. The MicroSpeed connector system is capable of speeds up to 10Gbps and is available in mezzanine, right angle and coplanar configurations. The open pin field design of the MicroSpeed connector can accommodate differential or single-ended signals....
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsCount On Tools debuts new accessories for StripFeeder Modular System
December 3, 2012 10:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsCount On Tools introduces additional accessories for its revolutionary StripFeeder System for loading tape-and-reel components onto compact modules for prototype and high-mix/low-volume applications. The StripFeeder .mod (Modular) System features removable rails that can be mounted to accommodate a wide array of tape sizes in the same feeder.
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