Self-Clinching Cable Ties are Permanent Without Screws or Adhesives
December 20, 2007 4:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsPEM self-clinching cable tie mounts and hooks provide secure attachment points for mounting wires and cables to electronic chassis or enclosures. Model TD cable tie mounts and model TDO hooks can be installed quickly and permanently without screws or adhesives. Their locations and positions are set during the design process to provide optimal layout for wires and cables during final assembly. Both types are RoHS compliant and are available in several sizes for installation in metal sheets from .040"/1.02 mm to .125"/3.18 mm.
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsMini Wave System for Specialized Soldering
December 19, 2007 8:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsA multipurpose miniature wave system for soldering and desoldering is now available from Manncorp. The System 120 bench-top device is designed for single-point or single-edge soldering and removal of ICs such as DIPs, QFPs, PGAs, connectors, and odd forms. It is useful for short runs requiring selective soldering of single components and can be adjusted to 399ºC for lead-free or tin/lead processing.
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsBoard-to-Board SMC Connectors with Locking Capability
December 18, 2007 10:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsERNI Electronics expanded its 1.27 mm SMC connector family with a board-to-board right-angle SMC connector and integrated locking system. The locking system can withstand normal vibration and shock loads, yet still disconnect without using tools. Female (type Q) and male (type B) connectors are available with surface-mount termination and plastic housings constructed of
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsBattery Contacts Eliminate Plastic Housing
December 18, 2007 8:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsComponents Corp. announced the freestanding BC-501 battery contact series. The low profile, small footprint contacts can be placed anywhere on a circuit board and eliminate the need for a plastic housing. They have a wireform design that helps ensure reliable and high spring force. BC-510 2A contacts are provided on 8 mm wide, 4 mm pitch, conductive polycarbonate tape that meets ANSI/EIA-481 standards
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsBall Bearings in Variety of Metric Sizes
December 17, 2007 11:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsDanaher Motion's Thomson Super Ball Bushings are now available in metric sizes of 16, 20, 25, 30, 40, and 50 mm. These bearings have a coefficient of friction as low as 0.001 so designers can specify smaller, less expensive motors, belts, gears, and ball screws. They are drop-in replacements for existing applications and are dimensionally interchangeable with competitive and legacy applications.
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsMicro USB Connectors in A- and AB- Sizes
December 17, 2007 6:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsKycon now offers micro-USB connectors in the KMMX size. Connectors are availabile with the Micro-B receptacle for standard devices and the Micro-AB receptacle for the USB Implementers Forum Specification's USB-On-the-Go devices. Both are surface-mount receptacles with stainless steel shells, yielding more than 10,000 insertion cycles for longer life and higher durability.
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsTwo-in-One ST5 Connector for Mobile Devices
December 17, 2007 6:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsJapan Aviation Electronics developed the ST5, a low-profile, SIM/microSDTM two-in-one connector for connecting the microSDTM, SDA cards, and GSM11.11 plug-in SIM cards in high-end mobile devices. The connector is 2.8 mm thick, uses a push-push insertion/ejection structure; and has a breaking mechanism to prevent the microSDTM card from disconnecting. The design emits an audible click
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsWall Router Extends ZigBee Networks
December 12, 2007 9:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsDigi International introduced the XB wall router, a ZigBee router used to expand a ZigBee network's range. This device plugs into standard power sockets to compensate for a network's signal erosion or data loss due to distance or interference. It also creates multiple pathways to ensure maximum network reliability. The XBee wall router can be used with Digi's ConnectPortT X gateways, XBee embedded modules, XBee adapters, or XBee sensors.
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsHigh Performance QNF Socket for 0.5 mm Devices Minimizes Performance Loss
December 12, 2007 8:35 am | Ironwood Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsIronwood Electronics introduced a high performance QFN socket for 0.5 mm pitch devices. The SG-MLF-7025 sockets are designed for a 10 mm package size, operate at bandwidths up to 10 GHz with less than 1dB of insertion loss. The sockets are designed to dissipate several watts without extra heat sinking
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsThrough-Panel Terminals have Industrial Power Filtering
December 11, 2007 10:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsWeidmuller introduced its WGK Series of through-panel terminal blocks that provide a universal system for industrial control power filtering and UPS systems such as frequency converters and power supplies. The terminal blocks feature housing halves that interlock and enable an easy-to-mount through-panel termination system. In addition to the standard versions with vertical or horizontal wire entry
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsZIF Socket for 0.5 mm Pitch BGA
December 11, 2007 10:34 am | Ironwood Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsIronwood Electronics introduced its model CG-BGA-5000 high performance BGA ZIF socket for 0.5 mm pitch BGA. It is designed for a 6 mm package size, and it operates at bandwidths up to 10 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. The sockets dissipate up to several Watts without extra heat sinking, and they can handle up to 100W with a custom heat sink. The contact resistance is typically
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsTwisted Pair Cables for In-Home Theater Applications
December 11, 2007 10:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsBelden announced its high definition multimedia (HDMI) shielded twisted pair cables that provide an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor in the home theater set-up, as well as providing support for standard, enhanced or high-definition video and multi-channel digital audio on a single assembly. Typical applications include connecting HDMI sources
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsConnector Doubles Contact Pin Density
December 11, 2007 10:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsXMultiple Technology, Inc. introduced its UltraJax connector that provides a high-density contact capability with a standard RJ connector. Contact assemblies are housed in both the top and the bottom so that one RJ connector becomes capable of performing the functions of two connectors. According to the company, this connector will double the port count of hubs, switches, routers and adapter cards, using less than half
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsFlexible Connectivity System with Insulation Displacement Blocks
December 11, 2007 10:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsWoertz announced its flexible connectivity system that uses a combination of insulation displacement technology and pluggable terminal blocks. This system provides rapid connections and expandability for power and data buses in industrial and commercial applications. Proprietary flexible power buses can handle up to 70A in flat cables with two to seven conductors. The data bus cables are available as shielded and unshielded
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & InterconnectsUSB 2.0 Connectors for Automotive Applications
December 11, 2007 10:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsFCI introduced two USB 2.0 connectors that are suitable for use in automotive multimedia systems where connection to removable storage devices or other USB-enabled accessories is desired. The connectors comply with typical automotive application requirements in terms of temperature range and number of mating cycles. Standard USB Type A receptacles are available in both right angle and flag style options.
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