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Spring Pin Connectors offer optimum contact.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:30:04 -0500

Suitable for portable electronics, Spring Pin Connectors features multiple contact points with narrow pin-pitched effect, stable contact pressure, and 40 µ in. gold plating. All materials meet lead-free requirements. Mating terminal can be flat, enabling one-touch connect and disconnect. Slightly inaccurate distance between PCB and body does not affect performance.

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SMB Connectors withstand high vibration environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:39:31 -0500

With push-lock feature, SMB Connectors require disengagement force of 5 lb minimum. Locking shell pushes over mated interfaces, locking interface while allowing full rotation of mated pair. Pulling back shell allows interfaces to be disengaged. Hermetically sealed and IP68 rated, connectors feature 0-4 GHz reflection frequency range and are usable up to 10 GHz. Mating pairs include right angle plug with crimp attachment for RG-174U cable.

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BGA Adapters connect 0.50 mm devices to 1.00 mm boards.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:40:24 -0500

Designed to adapt smaller pitch devices to larger footprints, Switch-A-Pitch Adapters eliminate need for laser-drilled microvias on motherboards while enabling use of standard line and trace spacing down to 0.003 in. Adapters have tops with BGA landing pads on 0.50 mm pitch and bottoms fitted with BGA balls on 1.00 mm pitch. Operating up to 221°F for FR4 or up to 266°F for lead-free, adapters feature non-solder mask defined pads finished with electroless nickel immersion gold.

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Card Connector/Reader suits high mating cycle applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:27:03 -0500

Designed for top and reversed mount applications, FMS008-4000-xx is available with variable reading system for SIM and Smart cards. With low assembly height of 0.95 mm, 8-pin SIM block card reader can be used with separate card recognition switch, which can be mounted on PCB in different positions independently from card reader. Both switch and reader offer contact durability of 10,000 mating cycles.

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RF Edgeboard Connectors optimize audio/video quality.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:02:51 -0500

Engineered of nickel-plated machined brass, 75 W V-Bite(TM) Female RCA Connectors have gold contacts for optimum signal integrity in audio and video applications. Straight-through contact design provides low reflection factor with VSWR of 1.30. Featuring anti-rotation abilities, connectors snap and lock in place for secure PCB retention during soldering. Units are supported from above and below board to disperse rotational torque relief, minimizing stress on solder area.

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Miniature Data Bus Connector has double contact design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:32:42 -0500

Designed for computer data bus applications in satellite communications, 40-position, 1.27 mm pitch, Micro Bus Floating (MBF) connector has mated height of 8 mm. Floating metal spring on housing provides cushioning effect, ensuring contact accuracy between connector and PCB frame. Suited for stacking 2-12 PCB frames, connectors can also be used with high-end computer and medical equipment. Conector is guaranteed for up to 1,000 mating cycles.

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Right Angle Sockets suit micro backplane applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:27:44 -0500

Right Angle SEARAY(TM) Open Pin Field Sockets (SEAF-RA Series) have .050 x .050 in. grid array for maximum grounding and routing flexibility and are optimized to reduce skew and impedance mismatch. They feature Edge Rate(TM) contacts, which are designed for optimal signal integrity, reduced broadside coupling and crosstalk, and high cycles. Sockets are available in 4-row (up to 200 contacts) and 6-row (up to 300 contacts) configurations.

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M12 Connectors are available in 12- and 17-pole versions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:32:31 -0500

Featuring panel cut-out size of 11 mm, high-density M12 connectors are available as molded cordsets and extension cables, as well as panel feed-through or PCB mounted receptacles. They are available in plug or socket versions and feature SPEEDCON technology, securing with half turn. IP67 compliant connectors suit applications where space must be conserved, such as medical equipment, robotics, printing machines, and industrial cameras.

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Terminals/Sockets feature .8 mm pitch.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:32:47 -0500

Edge Rate(TM) Right Angle Series ERM8-RA/ERF8-RA and Edge Mount Series ERM8-EM/ERF8-EM terminals and sockets offer up to 150 I/Os in single-ended or differential pair configurations, with choice of 10 to 75 positions/row. Suitable for rugged and harsh environments, strips are also offered with optional metal latching system.

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RF Connector suits antenna and PCB performance verification.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:30:20 -0500

With min life of 12,000 mating cycles, LPC CP1/CP2 RF switching coaxial connector provides solution to passive switching between internal circuit and external devices. Frequency range up to 2 GHz and insertion loss characteristics makes this product suited for handheld and wireless applications. Along with low-profile 5.6 mm test port, features include signal loss under 0.3 dB, return loss VSWR of 1.2:1 @ 2 GHz, and ability to address angular and offset misalignment.

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IDC Socket and Plugs offer board to cable connections.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:31:44 -0500

Featuring 0.100 in. contact centerline, SFH IDC Series Socket and SIP IDC Series DIP Plugs have current rating of 1 A/contact and are offered in 3/6 through 32/64 dual positions. Devices mass terminate single-layer, 0.050 in. 28 AWG flat ribbon cable in one step. Sockets are available with strain relief and polarizing keys to ensure proper mating alignment. Operating from -40 to +105°C, units feature dielectric voltage of 500 Vac and max contact resistance of 30 mW.

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PCB Connectors address shrinking size requirements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:33:43 -0500

Connectors within 3B and 3C DIN 41612 product range suit smaller PCBs. Each 3B and 3C DIN 41612 product complements existing type 2B and 2C HARTING product ranges. Tested according to IEC 60 603-2, connectors with 20 or 30 pins are based on 0.1 in. contact spacing and can carry 2 A per contact. Male and female connectors can be ordered with or without fixing flange, which further decreases required space. Press-in termination, wave soldering, and SMC processes are supported.

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PCB Connectors are designed for wideband HDTV transmission.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:39:02 -0500

With 75 W interfaces rated to 8 GHz and engineered to only mate with 8 GHz parts, BMR series female type connectors are designed to mount to underside of PCB to support optimal grounding and inductance. They feature open-top design and contact pin placement to enable low overall capacitance, and ensure integrity of split satellite signals when employed in RF circuits. Parts are manufactured of precision-machined brass with gold-plated contacts to support low return loss.

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Bump Adapters connect 0.4 mm ICs to 0.5 mm pitch PCBs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:30:07 -0500

Offering standard pin 1-to-pin 1 routing connection scheme, which can be customized to accommodate any connection requirement, Fine Pitch Bump Adapters enable use of any SMT IC device on pitch of 0.4 mm or higher to 0.5 mm pitch PCBs designed for TSSOP and QFP packages. Adapter boards are fabricated from 0.032 in. thick FR4 or Rogers 370 HR, with ½ oz copper traces on both sides. Operating temperature is up to 221°F for FR4 versions and 226°F for lead-free version.

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HDMI Connector delivers HD content from mobile device to TV.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:30:48 -0500

HDMI Type D connector is 19-pin D-Subminiature unit that meets electrical and mechanical specifications of HDMI Specification 1.4. Designed for mobile phone manufacturers, PCB receptacle connector allows mobile device users to display HD video, photos, and other content from devices onto full-size flat panel TV screens.

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BGA SMT Adapters are available in many different pin counts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:30:33 -0500

Giga-snaP(TM) BGA SMT adapter pair consists of SF-BGA316C-B-62F female sockets with machined pins epoxy over-molded into assembly that matches male pin LS-BGA316C-61. Soldered to PCB using standard soldering methods without warping, SF-BGA316C-B-62F allows 0.8 mm pitch, 17 x 17 mm body, 20 x 20 array Analog Device ADSP-BF539/ADSP-BF539F ICs to be socketed and operate in demanding automotive applications. Both adapters are constructed with high temperature FR-4 bodies.

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Flex Cable Connectors suit space-constrained applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 28 May 2009 08:33:13 -0500

Comprised of flexible printed circuit (FPC) and flat flexible cable (FFC) connectors, FH12 Series is available with 0.5 and 1.0 mm contact pitches. Half-tuning fork contacts maintain standard force without relying on connector housing, while flip-lock actuator, which requires 6.9 N of force, eliminates need for side latch and has mounted PCB height of 2.0 mm. Available in top or bottom contact point configurations, series has 0.5 Adc current rating, with 50 Vac voltage rating.

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PCB Connectors are available with .4 mm pitch.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 18 May 2009 08:40:12 -0500

With 4 mm stack height, Razor Beam(TM) SS4/ST4 Series low profile, high speed strip connectors provide 10, 20, 30, and 40 positions per row. They feature dual row design, 1 mm contact wipe, gold plated contacts, and are polarized as standard. Optional latching feature for rugged applications as well as optional tape-n-reel and tray packaging are also offered. Connectors provide performance up to 7.0 GHz in single-ended configuration.

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PCB Connectors have 3.81 mm pitch.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 15 May 2009 08:26:46 -0500

Suitable for applications including wire-to-board, board-to-wire, wire-to-wire, and board-to-board, 3.81 mm PCB connectors are available in range of poles from 2-16. They are made of high temperature material for reflow soldering applications and come in tape-on-reel packaging for automated pick and place machines. RoHS compliant connectors are also available with optional release levers and are offered several colors including black, orange, and green.

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LED PCB Connectors are available in 2, 4, or 6 positions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 07 May 2009 08:29:40 -0500

Designed for aluminum-clad PCBs, wire-to-board plug connectors use tin-plated brass crimp-snap contacts for 18 to 22 AWG stranded wire and 94 V-0-rated thermoplastic housing and mate with board-mount connectors with positive latching. Using hermaphroditic blade and receptacle design, board-mount connectors allow for joining LED PCBs by sliding two boards together horizontally or vertically. Connectors are rated to 6 A and 125 Vac/dc, with operating temperature range of -40 to +105°C.

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