Molex Inc.    Lisle, IL 60532-1682
Jul 11, 2008 Optimized for fatigue strength, Solder Charge Surface Mount Technology (SMT) attach method exhibits sloping solder filet that provides durable attach method for its sheer strength and pull-force. Use results in increased PCB retention strength, precise formation of stamping die, and mechanical designs that allow for visual inspections post processing. Flexible solder mass compensates for board warping, and solution is available in tin-lead or lead-free designs.

FCI    Etters, PA 17319
Jul 10, 2008 Providing single row of 26 contacts and 1.27 mm pitch, RoHS-compliant iVDR connector facilitates security, mobility, and speed in information appliances, home servers, video recorders, automobile AV devices, and PCs. Plug is available in right-angle version with SMT leads and has hold-down feature on both ends for lead-free assembly, while receptacle is available in right-angle and vertical versions with SMT leads. Unit is compatible with lead-free processing temperatures.

Samtec, Inc.    New Albany, IN 47151 1147
Jul 09, 2008 Offering up to 150 I/Os with stack heights from 7-16 mm, ERM8/ERF8 Series .0315 in. pitch Edge Rate Terminal and Socket system is robust when zippered during mating and unmating. For perpendicular applications, SMT terminals and sockets may also mate with right-angle terminals and sockets or edge-mount terminals. Also available, ERCDA Series is mating .0315 in. pitch, 50 ohm micro coax Edge Rate cable system with 34 AWG EyeSpeed(TM) ribbon cable and Direct-to-Lead cable termination.

Sullins Electronics Corp.    San Marcos, CA 92079-0189
Jul 09, 2008 Engineered for higher signal density in space-constrained applications, male and female 0.050 in. board-to-board connectors feature one or two rows of 1-50 contacts each and come in PTH or SMT versions. RoHS-compliant products, ordered with straight or right-angle dip-solder terminations, are available in specifiable pin lengths and insulator height options for design flexibility. While female versions have high-temperature LCP insulators, male parts feature Nylon 9T insulators.

Anderson Power Products    Sterling, MA 01564
Jul 09, 2008 Designed to work with 4-position Powerpole Pak connectors, Powerpole T-Pak splits current from 1 incoming circuit into 2 outgoing circuits. It is made of high-impact, corrosion resistant black thermoplastic and comes preassembled in 20 A, 3-phase ac configuration. Suited for industrial and commercial applications, shock- and vibration-resistant unit features 2 mounting holes and integral latches that prevent accidental disconnection of equipment.

TE Connectivity Ltd.    Berwyn, PA 19312
Jul 09, 2008 Available in 2, 4, and 6 positions, Surface Mount Connector uses hermaphroditic blade and receptacle design to facilitate connection of aluminum-clad PCBs for LED lighting applications. Connections can be made by sliding 2 boards together horizontally or vertically. Featuring 3.2 mm profile, RoHS-compliant connector offers 5 A current rating and flexible mating engagement allowance of 2.5 mm horizontally and 1.1 mm vertically to accommodate variations in mounting of PCBs.

Anadigics, Inc.    Warren, NJ 07059
Jul 09, 2008 Models APS3608, APS3611, and APS3623 incorporate low noise linear amplifiers to drive multiple output paths, each of which provides low distortion connection to analog or digital video tuner. With 50-1,100 MHz operating frequency band, 3-way APS3608 provides CTB/CSO of -70 dBc typical. Optimized for compatibility with MoCA bands over 1 GHz, 3-way APS3623 offers CTB and CSO of -77 and -65 dBc, respectively. Model APS3611 2-way splitter has CTB of -74 dBc and CSO of -67 dBc.

FCI    Etters, PA 17319
Jul 08, 2008 Micro SATA connector meets SFF 2.6 specification with 16 positions, including 7 positions with 1.27 mm pitch for signal and 7+2 positions with 1.27 mm pitch for power requirements. Plug connector supports internal 5.00 and 8.00 mm, 1.8 in. form factor drives such as HDD or SSD, while right angle receptacle connector supports system applications. RoHS-compliant connector is compatible with lead-free processing temperatures.

FCI    Etters, PA 17319
Jul 07, 2008 Designed to enable connection of slimline form factor drive to Serial ATA interface, Slimline Connector preserves design of signal portion of SATA connector and accommodates SATA signal cables. Unit offers durability of 500 cycles, and withstands mating/unmating forces of 45 N/10 N. Available in 13-position version, connector is suited for removable optical disk drive interfaces, desktop/ notebook PCs, gaming equipment, and internal/external ODD drives.

Electro Standards Laboratories    Cranston, RI 02921 3403
Jul 03, 2008 Offering manual control via front panel pushbuttons or remote control from RS232 serial port, Model 7348 Tri-Channel RJ45 Cat5 A/B switch connects 1 device between 2 other devices or networks. Each channel of rackmount unit is individual switch that is independently controlled, maintaining last set position even in event of power loss, while continuing to pass data. Remote ASCII commands can lockout front panel controls and allow each channel to be switched individually or all simultaneously.

Sullins Electronics Corp.    San Marcos, CA 92079-0189
Jun 30, 2008 Offered in plated through hole and SMT versions, male and female 0.050 in. headers are available with one or 2 rows of up to 50 contacts each. RoHS-compliant products, ordered with straight or right-angle dip-solder terminations, are also available in specifiable pin lengths and insulator height options. While female versions are supplied with high-temperature liquid crystal polymer insulators, male parts feature Nylon 9T insulators. Both have current rating of 1 A per contact.

IMS Connector Systems GmbH    Löffingen   Germany
Jun 24, 2008 Models 4396.SMBA double plug and 4408.SMBA single plug PCB mount style automotive connectors are capable of being re-flowed to various IPC/JEDEC J-STD_020C and IEC-norm 60068 standards. Units do not tilt during either pick and place process or soldering operation. Model 4396.SMBA double plug unit is 12.5 mm wide.

Omega Engineering, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06907
Jun 19, 2008 Featuring corrosion-resistant clamping mechanism, OMTBV7-W terminals allow reliable connections in demanding industrial conditions. Thermocouple terminal blocks (-WTC) come in Type K, J, T, and E, while sensor blocks come in 2 different styles, 3-level blocks with feed-through connections for sensor power, ground, and output (-WTF), and 3-level blocks with feed-through connection for output signal only (-WTS). Units are suited for plastic, chemical, and food packaging industries.

Phoenix Contact    Harrisburg, PA 17111 0100
Jun 13, 2008 Designed for industrial Ethernet and PROFINET applications, VARIOSUB Push-Pull plug connector system enables transmission of data and power signals directly to local devices. It comes in 3 versions: RJ45 for copper data transmission, SCRJ for fiber optic data transmission, and COMBICON device connection technology for power transmission. Available in metal and plastic, connectors can be operated with one hand, simplifying network installation.

L-Com, Inc.    North Andover, MA 01845
Jun 12, 2008 Panel-mountable for thickness up to 0.062 in., DGB25FT features separate connection points for all 25 positions of connector plus ground. Terminal block utilizes set screws, promoting reliable electrical connections that do not require special tools. Requiring no soldering or crimping, solution accelerates termination of data cables in field.

Keystone Electronics Corp.    Astoria, NY 11105
Jun 09, 2008 Available with choice of 10 colors, Miniature, Compact, and Multi-Purpose Test Points facilitate identification in high-density, .062-.093 thick PCBs and also serve to keep on-board terminals perpendicular to PCB. Miniature types are manufactured from .010 in. phosphor bronze with silver plating and mount in single .040 in. dia PCB hole, while Compact and Multi-Purpose types employ same materials sized at .015 in. dia and mount in .063 in. dia PCB hole.

Molex Inc.    Lisle, IL 60532-1682
Jun 05, 2008 Designed for cable-to-board applications, SSMCX multi-port system is offered in 4- and 8-port options with positive latch and holes in PCB side that accommodate solder pins for stability. Right-angle or vertical PCB connector is available with SMT or through hole configurations; straight versions operate up to 10 GHz. Specific design modifications are available for medical, high-speed test, and higher-frequency applications.

Bomar Interconnect Products    Ledgewood, NJ 07852
Jun 05, 2008 With waterproof, weather-tight, through-panel mount seal, V-Bite(TM) female Type N connector provides performance in frequencies through 18 GHz. It has impedance of 50 W, and can be employed in high power applications including base stations, cellular antennas, and portable test and measurement equipment. Featuring brass/gold contacts, unit is precision engineered of machined brass and includes straight-through contact design to provide low reflection factor with VSWR of 1.30.

TE Connectivity Ltd.    Berwyn, PA 19312
Jun 03, 2008 DIN Rail Modular Jack Installation Kit includes plastic rail-mount adapter, shielded modular jack, and 2 tie wraps. AMP-TWIST 6S SL Modular Jack fits into adapter, which features cable strain relief and angled configuration so that jack interface is at 45°angle downwards for easier management in cabinet. Jack meets Category 6A performance requirements, making it compatible with applications up to 10 Gb/s. Optional color-coded covers are available for identifying jacks by function.

Omnetics Connector Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55432
May 30, 2008 Available in 9-65 way, dual- or single-row configurations, 0.635 mm pitch Bi-lobe® connectors are housed in metal shell and polarized to prevent mis-mating. Optionally available thumbscrew attach-and-release mechanism, supplied instead of jackscrews, provides accelerated and ruggedized means for assembly without tools. Connectors ensure signal integrity, satisfying Mil-Std-32139 where 100 G shock and 20 G vibration discontinuities must be less than 10 nsec.