ITT Electronic Components Demonstrates Medical Capabilities In New Brochure
SANTA ANA, Calif. - December 1, 2005 - Connectors, switches and interface products to support the latest medical technology are available from ITT Electronic Components and detailed in a new capabilities brochure.
Key priorities for medical device developers include reliability, ergonomics and miniaturization. It is often vital that connectors are easy to use, for example. In emergency situations, pausing to disconnect a piece of equipment could incur a life-threatening delay. ITT has developed custom breakaway connectors that virtually eliminate disconnect times while preventing damage to equipment.
Stringent mechanical and electrical specifications are often presented by applications such as patient monitoring and diagnosis. ITT's products are designed to meet or exceed the crosstalk, RFI/EMI, capacitance/impedance and IEC safety requirements demanded of its customers.
Leading manufacturers of imaging equipment employ a zero-insertion force connector from ITT, the Cannon DLP connector, which is capable of transmitting enormous amounts of data with minimal cross-talk. The company has also supplied parts for the latest generation of ultrasound equipment, supporting new levels of resolution and depth.
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The offering extends from standard products, including D-subminiature connectors and switches, to custom parts, such as cable assemblies and control panels. Many components have been developed in consultation with application developers and health-care professionals, addressing the specific requirements of imaging systems, self-care equipment, patient monitoring, dental equipment and other applications.
ITT has extensive custom-engineering capabilities, with the ability to provide bespoke power-switching components, joysticks and screen-printed control panels. The company is also equipped to support the turnkey design and manufacture of PCBs. Depending on the application, ITT selects materials that are compatible with autoclave or which meet challenging requirements with respect to temperature cycling, vibration and sealing.
ABOUT ITT ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
ITT Electronic Components (www.ittcannon.com) is an international supplier of connectors, interconnects, cable assemblies, switches, dome arrays, keypads, multi-function grips, panel switch assemblies, I/O card kits, smart card systems and LAN components, as well as a provider of high-speed/high-bandwidth network systems and services.
ABOUT ITT
ITT Industries, Inc. supplies advanced technology products and services in key markets including: fluid and water management including water treatment; defense communication, opto-electronics, information technology and services; electronic interconnects and switches; and other specialty products. Headquartered in White Plains, NY, the company generated $6.8 billion in 2004 sales. In addition to the New York Stock Exchange, ITT Industries stock is traded on the Midwest, Pacific, Paris, London and Frankfurt exchanges.
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