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Contacts can handle temperatures of -65 to 400°C.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:51:56 -0500

Designed to enable continuous operation in harsh environments, HTT Series high temperature contacts are suited for applications in rocket, jet and turbine engines, industrial machinery, oil and gas exploration, and power generation. They offer life of 100,000+ mating cycles, and are made from corrosion resistant materials. Contacts provide 10 A current rating operated continuously at 440°C with no performance degradation.

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Cable Termination System offers crimp-free connections.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:51:52 -0500

AxiClamp has connector body with solid metal cone that clamps copper cable strands against internal taper on metal sleeve. When screwed tightly together, resulting connection provides long-term contact resistance equivalent to crimping. System comes in versions with plug and socket connections that can be panel mounted or in-line versions for back-to-back splicing of cable. Connectors are designed for electrical and mechanical connection of copper cables from 6-300 mm², class 5 and 6.

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Connectors terminate communication grounding conductors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:38:49 -0500

UL-listed and meeting UL467 specifications and NEC Article 250.94, GBT lay-in intersystem grounding and bonding termination connectors accommodate from 250 kcmil-#8 AWG grounding electrode conductors. Units are designed for copper or aluminum conductor and install on ground electrode conductor below meter or panel. They include 4 x #2-14 AWG bonding taps, lay-in feature, stainless steel screws, and serrations in conductor wire way to minimize oxidation.

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Conduit and Connectors are halogen-free and flame-resistant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:43:00 -0500

Comprised of nylon conduit, connectors, and accessories, Corrlok® System suits passenger rail vehicle wiring, industrial control equipment, robots, and machine tool applications. Available in CL, CLR, CLL and CLFR conduits, Corrlok is lightweight, liquidtight, and withstands tough environments. One-piece connectors come in straight and angled, flanged, and threaded models. Mounting brackets, reducers, and specialty connectors including metric and PG threads are also available.

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PCB Connector accepts wide range of wire sizes and types.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:42:57 -0500

Available in 1- and 2-position SMT and thru-hole configurations, Poke-in LED connector also includes standard and low insertion force versions that are side-to-side stackable on 4 mm centers as well as gel-filled versions for indoor/outdoor use. It can be used with 18-22 AWG solid, 18-20 AWG pre-bond stranded, or 18 AWG stranded wire. RoHS compliant connector incorporates tin-over-nickel plated copper alloy contacts with UL94-V0 rated high temperature thermoplastic housing.

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Cable Connector provides IP68 ingress protection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:42:56 -0500

With up to 6 pole connections, TEETUBE connector is suitable for use in wide range of applications where moisture is present such as lighting systems, fans, pumps, or air conditioners. It is available in MINI-TEETUBE, 2, and 3 way cable entry versions, and features highly visible yellow washers for on-site assembly. Unit's high integrity TPE-V seals provide protection, accommodating different types of commercially available cables up to 17 mm maximum.

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Power Filter and Connection Kit is NEC compliant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:38:26 -0500

Designed for custom home theater installations, APC AV In-Wall Power Filter and Connection Kit works in conjunction with APC AV power protection solutions to protect remote wall-mounted televisions and ceiling-mounted projector. Kit comes with input and output receptacle boxes, 8 ft output power cord, and 2 ft input power cord for TV/projector. It lets installers offer critical protection to displays in remote locations from surges, spikes, or even blackouts.

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ZIF Connectors feature one-touch flip lock.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:38:26 -0500

Available with audible and tactile click feedback, 6288 Series of secure lock rugged connectors suit automotive/medical applications. They are are available in 6-60 positions with standard 0.5 mm pitch and operating temperature range between -40 to +105°C. Moldings in connector accept FFC/FPC cable and lock shapes to prevent accidental removal of cable and incorrect insertions. Shaped cable construction guarantees correct alignment and eliminates failures due to misalignment.

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PCIe Adapters incorporate expansive feature set.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:38:11 -0500

With NEWARK release, NT4 quad-port, 1 Gbps PCIe adapter family offers hardware support for NTPORT4 four-port, 1 Gbps expansion modules and can act as 8-port adapter. DMA-based statistics module offloads data collection from host CPU, and full RMON standard, extended with jumbo frame counters on per-port basis, is available for captured and discarded frames. Solution delivers good/bad statistics per filter (64) and per host buffer (32), presented as snapshots for analysis.

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Transportation Connectors are offered in 6 configurations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:40:03 -0500

Trident Series Connectors are available in Snap Together (rectangular and slimline), Multiway (rack and panel), Ringlock (circular), Neptune (circular) and TNM (circular) configurations. With IP67 sealing to withstand harsh environments, they come in circular and rectangular designs, multi-pin configurations, plastic and metal housings, and wide range of contact layouts and accessories. Units are suited for applications such as junction boxes and power train in on- and off-road vehicles.

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Male N-connector fits .400 in. diameter cables.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:36:37 -0500

Featuring white bronze ferrous metal free plating for non-tarnish finish that reduces inter-modulation interference, RFN-1006-I-WB connector is assembled with industry standard crimp tools with .429 and .118 in. hex dies. It has combination of hex/knurl coupling nut for wrench or finger mating, and ridged back end that provides sealing for heat shrink boot included with connector. Contact design includes weep hole for optional solder installation.

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Ethernet Connector is IP67-rated and ODVA-compliant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:36:35 -0500

Threaded for panel mounting with coupling nut, PCB Sealed Industrial Ethernet Connector uses through-hole mounting with 2 plastic legs, providing additional mechanical retention before and after soldering. Industrial, rugged, and modular RJ-45 connector includes IP67 sealing and quick-connect bayonet coupling that meets IEC 61076-3-106 Variant 1 specifications. Offered in polarized housing that can prevent mis-mating, it can withstand harsh environments.

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PCB SMT Receptacle Connector is optimized for performance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:40:17 -0500

Suited for InfiniBand and Ethernet CX-4 copper cabling applications, NX+ shielded multilane receptacle connector offers 20 Gbps per lane performance (80 Gbps for entire 4x connector) and meets footprint/operational requirements of SFF-8473 and SFF-8470. This 8 or 24 differential pair connector system exhibits less than 2% total crosstalk. It is also used for Link Aggregation or Backbone cable assemblies and multi-legged fan-out cable assemblies.

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M8 Connectors are field attachable and IP67 rated.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:42:09 -0500

With Biatec quick termination technology that allows wires to be attached without use of screws or soldering, Series 768 M8 connectors are suited for automation and network applications. Attachable with cable diameters between 3-5 mm and wire cross-sections from 0.14-0.34 mm², both male and female connectors are available in 3- and 4-pin versions and each version is fully mateable with other M8 connectors. Connectors are IP67 rated for protection from water and debris.

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Pluggable DC Connectors provide 40 A current capability.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:45:23 -0500

Suited for high load applications such as power generation, motor connections for tracking systems, and inverting on-board voltage, PST 40i1 pluggable connectors carry their rated current in -40 to +85°C temperature range. Available as pre-assembled, over-molded, and cut-to-length cable assemblies or field-wired on-site, IP68 ingress protection rated, UV resistant, and TUV certified units feature rated voltage of 1,000 V and wire size of 16-8 AWG.

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Entry Plate speeds cable and pneumatic hose installation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:40:58 -0500

Designed to snap into panels 1.5-2 mm thick and rated for use between -30 to +90°C, Round KDP/R Cable Entry Plate comes pre-punched with 1 hole for each cable or pneumatic hose to be inserted. Once cable is fed through, slight tug in opposite direction sets strain relief for cable. If cable is removed at later time, hole can be completely sealed off using strain relief indicator. Unit meets both RoHS standards and UL class VO for fire protection.

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Poke-In LED Connectors are available in thru-hole versions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:40:43 -0500

Usable with 18-22 AWG solid wire, 18-20 AWG pre-bond stranded wire, or 18 AWG stranded wire, SMT Poke-In Connectors suit PCB-based LED strings, lighting controls, and other nonlighting applications. They come in 1 or 2 positions, with single-position connectors offered in white or black to facilitate polarity identification. Available in tape and reel packages, units incorporate tin over nickel plated copper alloy contacts with UL94-V0 rated high temperature thermoplastic housing.

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Interchangeable Plug Adapter has micro-USB output connector.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:37:52 -0500

Suited for mobile, portable, and wireless communication applications, PSM08R-050(M)-R is available with 4 interchangeable clip adapter plugs for worldwide compatibility. Supporting 90-264 Vac input, double-insulated 8 W adapter is rated +5 Vdc/1.6 A, provides short circuit as well as over voltage protection, and also meets ENERGY STAR® IV requirements and has received cUL/ULus, TUV, SAA, CCC, C-Tick, and CE approvals.

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USB Adapter wirelessly steams PC content to larger screens.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:35:06 -0500

By enabling HD video streaming between PC and TV or projector up to 720p, Wireless USB to VGA Kit lets users view spreadsheets and other PC content on larger screens. Mobile solution consists of one wireless USB adapter that connects to laptop/desktop and one wireless VGA adapter that plugs into VGA display. Effective up to 30 ft away, kit eliminates cable clutter and utilizes host adapter to ensure compatibility with all types of PCs running 32-bit Windows® XP or 32-/64-bit Vista.

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Terminal Blocks suit control loop wiring applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:35:23 -0500

DAS.4 double level terminal block is designed for space saving panel applications that require feed-through connections, while DSS.4 offers feed-through connection on bottom for 1 side of control loop and knife disconnect on upper level for opening/testing of other side of loop. DSFA.4 and related accessories have option for inserting small plug-in blade type micro fuse or holder that accepts 5 x 20 mm fuse. Units are 6 mm wide and rated to accept up to 10 AWG wire.

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