Cables/Connecting

JAE Europe will introduce a 140-way board-to-board PCI Express connector, enabling embedded systems, copiers, medical equipment and other applications to benefit from multi-Gigabit, multi-channel serial communications.

Tyco Electronics has introduced a new single-pole high current circular connector for use in industrial applications, e.g. spindle motors. The new HC20 circular connector is based on the patented HF6 spiral spring contact system and provides voltage and current ratings of 690V/150A. The unit’s robust die-cast zinc housing makes it resistant to both mechanical and chemical stress. The connector is available in three housing variations: panel mou...

Omnetics Connector Corporation is now offering a new series of miniature polarized nano connectors for military, aerospace, defence and medical applications where size and weight are critical. The insulators are designed to hold one row of pins and one row of sockets, which polarizes the connector without the space normally required for guide pins, making these among the smallest polarized high reliability connectors in the world.

C&K Components has developed a family of rectangular micro miniature connectors tested in accordance with ESA specifications. Designated the MDMA Series, the connectors are fully interchangeable with ESA Micro D Connectors (ESA ESCC specification 3401-029) and MIL-DTL-83513 products, and feature removable crimp contacts that also meet ESA requirements.

A new hinged element in the HARTING Han HPR series of industrial connector hoods and housings is designed to be screwed onto existing bulkhead mounting housings and protection covers to create a configuration with an integral hinged protection cover, eliminating the need for a separate cover.

The Mezza-pede 1mm SMT Connectors from Advanced Interconnections Corp. are designed for 1mm pitch micro board-to-board and flex cable-to-board applications. The screw-machined, low profile Mezza-pede Connector system is especially suited for high reliability applications such as providing power to a tunable laser since this connector passes mixed flowing gas (MFG) tests, ensuring continuous performance in the field.

The Elco connector division of AVX Corporation has added three new versions to its successful 9162 family of SIM card connectors, designed to reduce space and provide extra security. With end users demanding ever slimmer products AVX Elco’s new slim, slide-in 9162 connector reduces the overall installed height of the SIM card to less than 1.70mm, giving a profile from the PCB to the underside of the card of just 0.70mm.

Now available in the UK from Aerco is the SMOX range of surface-mount test-points from Oxley Developments. The only surface mount test-point available on the market with a unique retention mechanism that enhances reliability through low stress connections, the SMOX range requires a minimum pad size of only 2mm and so can be used on even the most congested board.

In addition to traditional single-, dual-, triple-row and grid array patterns, Advanced Interconnections Corp. now offers its extensive line of Peel-A-Way removable terminal carriers in nonlinear configurations.

A range of security key accessories for RJ45 modular jack connectors has been introduced by the AMP NETCONNECT Business Unit of Tyco Electronics. The new products, which include plugs, jacks and patch cords (with locks at both ends), are designed to physically prevent the use of all RJ45 module jacks without the correct key. This solution has high impact as a form of visual security and contributes to increased security awareness among staff.