Miniature Connector suits portable medical equipment.
August 27, 2009 -
Featuring 260-position pin count, and aluminum shell construction, QLC, miniature zero insertion force connector targets application in portable ultrasound machines, and imaging equipment. It has quick-disconnect latch for mating and unmating, as well as EMI and RFI shielding. Capable of withstanding up to 20,000 mating cycles, product can be utilized in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, test instruments and industrial control box connections.
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Original Press release
ITT Interconnect Solutions
666 East Dyer Road
Santa Ana, CA, 92705 USA

ITT Develops Miniature Zero Insertion Force Connector for Portable Medical Equipment
High-reliability medical connector features 260-position pin count, lightweight design...
SANTA ANA, CA - August 20, 2009 - ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects, and cable assemblies, has developed a miniature zero insertion force high reliability connector for portable medical equipment. Designated QLC, the connector is the most recent addition to ITT's proven line of DL Series ZIF connectors. The QLC connector features a 260-position pin count and is constructed with a lightweight aluminum shell.
"The high pin count, miniature size, and superior reliability provide customers with an ideal solution for portable ultrasound machines, as well as other portable imaging equipment," said Keith Teichmann, director of marketing for ITT Interconnect Solutions. "The QLC connector is also one of the most economical cost-per-mated-line I/O connectors currently available on the market."
In addition to portable medical equipment, the QLC connector is specified for use in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, test instruments and industrial control box connections.
The QLC connector features a quick-disconnect latch, providing easy mating and unmating, as well as EMI and RFI shielding. The robust connector is capable of withstanding up to 20,000 mating cycles.
About ITT Interconnect Solutions
ITT Interconnect Solutions is an international manufacturer and supplier of connectors including circular, rectangular, fiber optic, RF, power and high voltage, audio, PCMCIA, Compact Flash Card, enclosures, cable assemblies, and application specific custom solutions. The Interconnect Solutions portfolio includes the brands Cannon, VEAM, and BIW. For more information on ITT Interconnect Solutions and an archive of its press releases, please visit http://www.ittcannon.com.
About ITT
ITT Corporation is a high-technology engineering and manufacturing company operating on all seven continents in three vital markets: water and fluids management, global defense and security, and motion and flow control. With a heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver extraordinary solutions that create more livable environments, provide protection and safety and connect our world. Headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., the company generated 2008 sales of $11.7 billion. www.itt.com.
Leads Contact:
Nas Echeverria
ITT Interconnect Solutions
666 East Dyer Road
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Tel.: +714-628-8370
Fax: +714-628-2249
Email: nas.echeverria@itt.com
Web: http://www.ittcannon.com
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