Product Update:
Connectors and sockets
Edgecard connectors
suit wide temp range
Constructed of a high-density dielectric material, a line of bilevel right-angle edgecard connectors offers a temperature range of –65° to 150°C, suiting them for heavy-duty applications. The Pb-free connectors feature primary- and secondary-engagement contact areas, with the secondary recessed in the card slot.
Rated for 3 A at 125 V, the connectors offer an insulation resistance of 5,000 MW . Contact centerline spacing is 1.98 mm. (Per contact pair, $1.50 to $1.69�3 to 4 weeks ARO.)
Sullins Electronics
San Marcos, CA
Soussan Sullins 888-774-3100
Fax 760-744-6081
http://www.sullinselectronics.com
Sockets, contactors
suit ATE applications
Featuring the company's Snap-in contact technology, a family of sockets and contactors suit ATE applications. The parts are available in industry-standard footprints and accommodate frequencies in excess of 10 GHz.
Contact resistance is less than 10 mW , and self-inductance is less than 0.5 nH. ($1,600 ea/prod qty�4 weeks ARO.)
Gryphics, Plymouth, MN
Information 763-509-0066
http://www.gryphics.com
Battery connector offers
low profile for mobile apps
The 9155 Series battery connector features a contact beam static height of 2.45 mm to offer a savings of almost 50% in z-axis height compared with currently available solutions. The ultra-low-profile connector offers a space-saving alternative in mobile applications, where space is at a premium.
Available in three contact positions, the connector is spaced on 2.5-mm centers and features 3-A gold-plated BeCu contacts. Upon full deflection, the part's compressed height reduces to 1.3 mm above the board. ($0.50 ea/10,000�8 to 10 weeks ARO.)
AVX, Myrtle Beach, SC
Tom Anderson 843-946-0351
Backplane connector
handles up to 3 Gbits/s
Capable of data-transfer speeds as high as 3 Gbits/s, the Metral 4000 high-speed backplane connector supports signals for up to 16 SerialATA ports. The board-interface version is a 30-position right-angle connector that features a 100-W contact geometry and connects to the I/O controller board.
The vertical header, which interfaces on the backplane side, features three levels of staggered pin lengths to provide sequential mating of ground, power, and signals. (Per mated contact, $0.13 ea/prod qty�8 to 10 weeks ARO.)
FCI Electronics
Etters, PA
Information 800-237-2374
Fax 717-938-7604
Power connector
handles up to 175 A
The PowerMod HP power connector is rated to 125 A, and may be used in applications up to 175 A. Suitable for wire sizes from 6 to 2 AWG, the connector's latching system features distinct blue buttons for clear identification.
The part is available in 10 different housing types, including right-angle, bus bar, panel-mount, and blind-mate. The integral coding key allows mating of up to six individual connectors. ($5 to $19 ea/1,000�available now.)
Anderson Power Products
Sterling, MA
Information 978-422-3600
Fax 978-422-3700
http://www.andersonpower.com
Dc power jacks
suit audio apps
Suited for audio applications, the MJ-60 and MJ-61 panel-mount dc power jacks feature a mounting-hole dimension of 9.75 x 10.5 mm and are designed to snap into preset holes. The MJ-60 features a center-pin size of 2.1 mm, and is rated to 0.5 A at 12 Vdc.
With a center-pin size of 2.5 mm, the MJ-61 is rated to 1 A at 12 Vdc. Contact resistance for both is 30 mW , while insulation resistance is 100 mW at 500 Vdc. ($0.33 ea/10,000�available now.)
Shogyo International
Syosset, NY
Howard Rubin 516-349-5200
Fax 516-349-7744
Valve connectors
suit harsh environs
Featuring a captive screw and a molded-in gasket, the 5F and 5J solenoid valve connectors withstand harsh environments. The parts come in ISO, Mini, 8-mm, and 9.4-mm sizes.
Options include indicator lights, surge suppression, and 6- or 15-ft standard wire lengths with straight or right-angle orientation. ($5.80 to $15�available now.)
Canfield Connector
Youngstown, OH
Information 800-554-5071
Fax 330-758-8912
http://www.canfieldconnector.com
Power, signal connectors
offer mating variety
M23-based circular power and signal connectors come in a variety of mating configurations, including straight, elbow, and a unique swivel-snap elbow version. Available in versions rated from 8 to 28 A at 300 and 800 V per pin, the power version comes in 6- and 8-pin configurations.
The NEMA 4X-rated connector accommodates cables with outside diameters from 7 to 14 mm. The signal version features crimp-and-solder gold-plated contacts and comes in pin configurations from 6 to 19. (Power connector, $30; signal connector, $20�available now.)
Sealcon, Englewood, CO
Information 800-456-9012
Fax 303-680-5344
Miniature connectors
handle up to 250°C
Constructed of heat-resistant materials and contacts, the Micro-D MTHT connectors are rated for temperatures as high as 205°C. The low-profile connectors feature a metal backshell, radiused ears, and four mounting holes that provide secure mounting to the pc board.
Available in several standard I/O and pc-board-mount versions, the connectors also come in custom cable configurations. (Per contact, $1.42�available now.)
AirBorn, Addison, TX
Customer Service 214-931-3200
Tiny circular connector
offers IP68 sealing
Rated at 2 A per contact and capable of data transfer up to 10 Mbits/s, the JB5 micro-circular connector is sealed to meet IP68 waterproofing standards. The I/O connector comes in two to eight positions, as well as a 25-position version.
The receptacle is available in solder-cup or through-hole termination, while the plug connector has only solder-cup terminals. Multiple keying ensures correct alignment, while an audible click signals positive mating. (Three-position version, per mated pair, $21 ea/1,000�available now.)
JAE Electronics
Irvine, CA
Information 800-523-7278
Fax 949-753-2699
Power-entry module
offers low profile
Connecting the ac inlet and on/off switch functions internally to a 3-pin pc board, the DC21 power-entry module offers a low-profile design. Available in one or two poles with a lighted option for status indication, the unit's rocker-style switch is recessed to avoid accidental actuation.
In-rush rating is 100 A for 3 to 4 ms, and lifetime is rated for 50,000 cycles at 10 A, 250 V. The part is also available as the DC22, which adds an EMI filter. (Less than $5 ea/500�4 to 6 weeks ARO.)
Schurter, Santa Rosa, CA
Nathan Widger 800-848-2600
Fax 707-636-3033
Card-edge connectors
support PCI Express
A line of straddle-mount card-edge connectors comes in 1, 4, 8, or 16 high-speed serial PCI Express lanes to match varying bandwidth requirements. Each lane comprises differential transmit and receive signal pairs that support 2.5 Gbits/s in each direction.
Each connector's card slot accepts a 1.58-mm-thick card. A molded polarization key on the connector corresponds to standard notches on the card to prevent improper insertion. ($1.74 to $3.54 ea/1,000�stock to 5 weeks ARO.)
FCI Electronics
Etters, PA
Information 800-237-2374
Fax 717-938-7604
http://www.fciconnect.com/pciexpress
SMT connector offers
0.5-mm pitch
The DG Series surface-mount connector features a 0.5-mm pitch with stacked mating combinations in 4 to 8 mm high. Available in sizes of 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140, and 160 pins, the part features a high-temperature insulator that is IR-reflow compatible.
Tape-and-reel packaging is availalble for automatic placement. (From $2.95 ea/500�8 to 10 weeks ARO.)
TelTec, Minneapolis, MN
Steven Rathke 952-854-9177
Fax 952-854-8601
Connector system offers
high speed, density
Capable of data transfer rates from 6.0 to 10 Gbits/s, the GbX connector system provides up to 69 differential pairs per linear inch. The backplane connector system comes in four- and five-pair configurations and offers the ability to route in two directions.
The part provides 100-W differential performance, and crosstalk below 5%. The system also provides an integrated power solution capable of 200 A per linear inch. (Per mated signal, $0.13 to $0.16 ea/prod qty�4 to 6 weeks ARO.)
Molex, Lisle, IL
Information 800-78-MOLEX
Fax 630-969-1352
LAN RJ-45 interconnect
achieves PoE functionality
Scalable in speeds of 10/100/1,000 Mbits/s, the Mag45 is offered as the industry's first LAN connector with Power-over-Ethernet functionality. Embedding PoE into the connector up front reduces the cost, footprint, and design-cycle time typically associated with integrating it later.
Fitting into the same space as standard 2 x 6 RJ-45 connectors, the part supports up to 48 ports in a standard 19-in. rack. The connector is initially available in a press-fit style, and comes optional with single and bicolor LEDs. (With LEDs, per port, $2.50 to $6 ea/1,000�available now.)
Tyco Electronics
Harrisburg, PA
Mike Ratcliff 717-592-2316
http://www.tycoelectronics.com
Pc-board jack supports
high data rates
Part of the company's M-BNC series, the UCBJ250S-5-N pc-board jack supports high-reliability, high-data-rate, and high-frequency applications, such as telco Central Office DS3. The part does not require retooling or training for the cable side of the interconnect's mated pair.
The part's four-post design consists of strong legs for torque capability. A retaining ringless design offers improved RF performance. ($2.10 ea/1,000�available now.)
Trompeter Electronics
Westlake Village, CA
Information 800-982-2629
http://www.trompeter.com
Electrical connectors
handle harsh environs
The Zone1-rated Star-Line EX connectors suit harsh environments such as oil-drilling equipment, petrochemical refineries, paint-spray booths, and aircraft refueling stations. The devices eliminate the need for hard wiring to terminal blocks enclosed in junction boxes.
The parts come in power versions that handle up to 1,135 A at 1,000 V and signal versions featuring up to 143 contacts. Dielectric strength is 1,800 V and heat resistance is as high as 399°C. (From $350�2 to 4 weeks ARO.)
Amphenol Industrial Operations
Sidney, NY
Bob Fralicker 800-678-0141
Fax 607-563-5351
http://www.amphenol-industrial.com
RF test socket suits
variety of sizes
Suiting devices with widths from 28 to 55 mm2 , an RF test socket enables manual testing of devices with pitches down to 0.50 mm in speeds from 1 to 10 GHz. The part features a four-point spring-probe crown to ensure scrub on solder-ball oxides for reliable contact mating.
Contact self-inductance is 0.51 nH, and contact forces of the center-probe sockets are 9 to 12 g per contact for 0.50 to 0.75-mm pitches, and 17 to 20 g per contact for 0.80-mm pitches and larger. Operating temperature is 55° to 150°C. (Molded 415-lead socket, 2.4 GHz, from $1,122 ea�6 weeks ARO.)
Aries Electronics
Frenchtown, NJ
Information 908-996-6841
Fax 908-996-3891
Miniature connectors
meet MIL standards
Meeting MIL-DTL-83513 specifications, a line of miniature connectors offers light weight and a small diameter, suiting small modules, backpanels, or sensor and probe systems. Pin counts range from 2 to 65 positions, and the connectors come in strip format or metal bi-lobe shapes.
Mounting styles include vertical and horizontal through-hole and surface-mount configurations. (With six wired sockets, from $7.97 ea/250�available now.)
Omnetics Connector
Minneapolis, MN
Information 763-572-0656
http://www.omnetics.com
Mezzanine connector
offers low-profile mating
Part of the microGiGaCN mezzanine connector line, the FCN-268Mxxx-G/D right-angle plug enables high-density low-profile connections and supports pc boards from 0.062 to less than 0.110 in. thick. The connector is rated to 0.5 A (signal) and 1.0 A (ground) at 30 Vdc.
Based on a modified stripline structure, the connector offers 100-W impedance matching with a near-end crosstalk of 3% or less at 50-ps rise time. The part is available in 12, 24, and 36 differential pairs. (12-signal-pair connector, $4.15 ea/10,000�8 weeks ARO.)
Fujitsu Components America
Sunnyvale, CA
Information 800-380-0059
Fax 408-745-4971
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