Covering interconnects takes up quite a large chunk of my time here at Electronic Products Magazine. While the majority of the connectors and sockets I see may be garden variety, me-too products, there is a great deal of innovation out there, if for no other reason than to keep up with the ever-changing trends in this dynamic industry.
Anderson Power Products’ PowerModHP
The PowerModHP series power connector from Anderson Power Products (www.andersonpower.com) features touch-safe female housings, cable strain relief, and integral positive latches. Rated up to 450 A, the connector provides a minimum of 500 mating cycles and accommodates wire sizes from 6 to 4/0 AWG.
Featuring 8.5-mm terminal spacing, the OTB-351 through-panel modular power terminal block from Blockmaster (www.blockmaster.com) is rated 300 V at 20 A and comes in 2 to 15 positions. The terminal block accepts wire sizes from 22 to 12 AWG.
Amphenol’s PowerBlok, Radsert, and PGY PCB power connector
Suiting high-current, single-point connections to PCBs, the PowerBlok, Radsert and PGY power connectors from Amphenol (www.amphenol.com) feature the company’s Radsok technology to provide more power to the board without generating more heat. The PowerBlok provides up to 70 A, the Radsert carries up to 35 or 70 A, depending on size, and the PGY is rated for to 70 A or 120 A.
Connectors using FR-4 as the dielectric material in the headers are available from Autosplice (www.autosplice.com). Using FR-4 enables advantages such as leveraging proven automation techniques and industry-standard substrates.
An RoHS-compliant 34-position, 2-mm molded-on socket cable assembly from 3M (www.3M.com/interconnects) suits a variety of applications including blade servers, motor control boards, data collection devices, medical electronics, and high-performance audio components.
Suiting harsh environments, the Cannon PHD SuperLC fiber-optic connector from ITT Interconnect Solutions (www.ittcannon.com) withstands high temperature, thermal cycling, and high levels of shock and vibration.
The CCM01 and CCM02 smart card connectors from C&K
Increasing protection against PIN number theft, the CCM01 and CCM02 smart card connectors from C&K Components (www.ck-components.com) eliminate the ability for hackers to insert a bug on the connector to extract the PIN details.
Centipede System’s Centurion socket
Designed for ultra-fine-pitch applications, the Centurion high-performance sockets from Centipede Systems (www.centipedesystems.com) support through-via and Tessera’s µPILR packages. The sockets feature contact spacing to 0.4 mm.
The DLX Series XLR chassis connectors from Neutrik (www.neutrik.com) features a compact all-metal housing for EMI/RFI protection. The connectors feature duplex ground contacts, are available in 3 to 7-pole configurations, and feature gold or silver-plated solder contacts.
Vertical and stacked versions of the KDMIX Series HDMI connectors from Kycon (www.kycon.com) enable next-generation consumer products such as DTVs, set-top boxes, and DVD players. The connectors carry up to 10.2 Gbits/s of uncompressed audio and video.
The Impact backplane connector from Molex
The Impact backplane connector from Molex (www.molex.com/link/impact.html) meets the next generation requirements of telecommunications and data networking equipment. The connector provides up to 80 differential pairs per linear inch and data rates of over 20 Gbits/s.
MicroStac board-to-board connectors from Erni Electronics
Based on a patented hermaphroditic design, the MicroStac SMT connector series from Erni Electronics (www.erni.com) features a 0.8-mm grid with 9- and 14-pin versions. The connector enables board-to-board spacing from 3 to 5 mm.
The IPX connector from Lighthorse Technologies
The micro-miniature IPX connector from Lighthorse Technologies (www.rfconnector.com) operates to 6 GHz, features a 2.5-mm height, and a 3 x 3-mm footprint. Applications include a variety of wireless technology systems.
Part of the Compel series, a patented 1.0/2.3 solderless cable connector series from Response Microwave (www.responsemicrowave.com) targets high-bandwidth datacom / telecom central-office applications.
The CFTBN fused terminal strips from Camden Electronics
The CFTBN series fused terminal strips from Camden Electronics (www.okwelec.com/camden) suit applications such as wiring lighting equipment, power supplies, and security systems.
Available with 2 to 5 pins, the Series-MC high-voltage connector from GES Electronic & Service (www.ges-electronic.de) is rated to 18 kVdc, 13 A with recommended operation at 7 kVdc.
The SFP+ product family from Tyco Electronics (www.tycoelectronics.com) extends the use of the Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) interconnects to 10 Gbits/s. The connector family includes cages, connectors, and copper cable assemblies.
A line of second-generation ATCA backplanes from Elma Bustronic (www.bustronic.com) have routing implemented for radial Intelligent Platform Management Bus (IPMB) signals. The backplanes also feature 14 slots with a Dual Star routing topology.
Tensolite’s HDRFI circular mixed-signal connector
The HDRFI circular mixed-signal connector from Tensolite (www.tensolite.com) transfers high frequency/data through a planar connection system using a z-axis elastomer. The connector houses power (size 20) and high-frequency RF contacts (size 16) in shell sizes from 15 to 25.
PCB-to-backplane headers from 2E Syscom (www.2esyscom.com) provide up to 31 contacts rated 6A each. The DIN 41617 connectors feature 2.5-mm contact spacing. Female connectors are available with solder pins for direct board mounting or with solder eyelets for discrete wiring. Male connector pins are right-angle solder or straight solder.
A male tab from Etco (www.etco.com) accepts traditional push on quick-connects as well as the company’s FlatSnap unisex connector The tab requires a push-pull motion and only 4 lbs of force to install.
A PC/104-compatible range of bus connectors from Harwin (www.harwin-usa.com) are designed for stacking boards with a common bus in embedded PC applications. Current rating is 3 A max.
The XS5 series IP67-rated circular industrial connectors from Omron (www.components.omron.com) feature a one-touch bayonet locking system that connects in just 1/8 of a turn.
A line of rugged latching connectors from Omnetics (www.omnetics.com) suit demanding medical, robotic, and mil/aero designs. The connectors are available with three barrel sizes configured with 5, 12, or 27 positions.
The Silver Zebra elastomeric connector from Fujipoly (www.fujipoly.com) connects hybrid circuits as well as EL and plasma-type displays to PCBs.
The PCS mixed-density power connector from Positronic (www.connectpositronic.com) combines size 8 power contacts and size 20 signal/power contacts in a single housing.
Versatile socket interconnects from Mill-Max (www.mill-max.com) feature 0.025-in. pin diameters and 0.025-in. square pins are offered in both single and double rows.
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