Advanced TCA Zone 1 Power Connector Compatibility Study is Complete


In the spring of 2005, the ATCA Zone 1 Connector Compatibility Group was formed. The purpose of this group is to reduce possible concerns of the ATCA community regarding compatibility of connectors between various Zone 1 connector suppliers and to relieve the burden of compatibility testing from the ATCA community.

Compatibility testing between Conec GmbH and Positronic Industries is now successfully complete. Compatibility was established using a three-step program.

First, group members exchanged production samples and test reports which showed their individual products' compliance to PICMG 3.0, appendix B. Appendix B details requirements for Zone 1 power connectors.

Next, group members supplied connector samples for compatibility testing. The testing was performed by Contech Research, Inc., located in Attleboro, MA, U.S.A.

Finally, group members agreed to maintain compatibility over time by performing re-qualification testing every three years. Also, a joint review will be done by group members if any group member makes design changes to their product.

Please visit or web site for more information.

www.connectpositronic.com
www.conec.com

Or contact:

Gino Nanninga (Positronic USA) at
800-641-4054 or
gnanninga@connectpositronic.com

Jean Louis Tourraine (Positronic France) at
33 (0)5 62 63 44 91 or
jltourraine@connectpositronic.com

Howard Rupert (Positronic Singapore) at
+ 65 6842 1419 or
howardrupert@connectpositronic.com

Fred Kozlof (American Conec Corporation, USA) at
919 460 8800 or
fkozlof@american.conec.com

Ferdinand Schrader ( Conec GmbH, Germany) at
+49-2941-7650 or
Ferdinand.Schrader@conec.de

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