Display
sockets. Gold-plated display sockets withstand temperatures up to 257°F
and IR/reflow SMT solder temperatures. The Series 800 Vertisockets, for
use with LEDs, DIP switches and more, are available in vertical and horizontal
mounting with bifurcated or collet contacts. Bifurcated Vertisockets are
available in pin counts of 8 to 48 pins on centers ranging from 0.200-in.
to 0.600-in., while the collet version is available in pin counts of 6 to
48 pins on centers ranging from 0.300-in. to 0.600-in. Aries Electronics,
PO Box 130, Frenchtown, NJ 08825. 908-996-6841. Circle 709.
Power connector.
ABPC distribution connectors are ideal for military field operations,
rail transportation applications, event lighting and more. Features include
a blind-mating indicator, triple-start screw coupling, and all-plastic outer
body parts with aluminum inner shells for full environmental sealing. Connectors
are rated for 750V DC or AC peak voltage and operate at a temp. range of
-55°C to 100°C. AB Connectors, US 70 E. Business,
Smithfield, NC 27577. 919-934-5181. Circle 710.
Springclamp
terminal block. The 5.0mm, Type 601 Springclamp terminal block ships
wire-ready and provides an easy-to-terminate tool-less gas tight connection.
No tools are required, and the unique design provides for a constant contact
resistance and auto adjustment of spring force at each wire size. Accepting
a wire range from 14-28 AWG, the Type 601 is rated to 250V @ 13 A. With
circuit sizes from 2 to 24 poles, the blocks are available in 7 colors.
RIA Electronics, PO Box 447, Eatontown, NJ 07724. 888-PC-BLOCK.
Circle 715.
Minisnap connectors. This family of miniature cylindrical connectors
with precision push-pull locking has connectors with high quality matt-chromated
metal shells in different sizes. Inserts are made of various materials,
including PEEK, LCP, PBT and Teflon. Contacts include signal, power, coax,
fiberoptic, and can include air & fluid couplings. Many connectors mate
with those made by W.W. Fischer or LEMO. ODU-USA Inc, 451
Constitution Ave, Unit A, Camarillo, CA 93012. 805-484-0540. Circle 723.
Single-piece connector. Encircled electronic compression connector
system omits female part entirely, and plugs directly into plated-through
holes in the host printed circuit board. Each opposing pin-half presses
against its side of the hole circumference with a force of 100 grams. Resistance
is reduced to 1 m(omega) or less, and contact life is a robust 1000 mate/demate
cycles. Ranoda Electronics, 1010 Depot Hill Rd, #104, Broomfield,
CO 80020. 303-404-9880. Circle 718.
Nylon
cup washers. These Cup Washers accommodate the most common screw head-styles
including binder, round, pan, hex and fillister. Cup Washers are designed
to protect the head of a metal screw from electrical contact and will fit
screw sizes ranging from #4 to 1/4-in. Parts are molded in tough, electrically
insulating Nylon 6/6. Free samples are available upon request. Micro
Plastics Inc, Customer Service, Highway 178 N, Flippin, AR 72634.
870-453-2261. Circle 721.
DL
connector. Cam-actuated DL connector offers 60 to 2496 contacts in a
single unit, ideal for uses requiring many circuits and high durability.
Designed with a rotating cam for quick, easy connecting, DL connectors feature
a minimum rated life of 10,000 complete mating and unmating cycles, high
density 0.100-in. grid, and automatic strip/crimp application equipment.
PEI-Genesis, 2180 Hornig Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116. 800-523-0727.
Circle 716.
Fine-pitch
connectors. The Free Height (FH) line of 0.8mm surface-mount, board-to-board
stacking connectors is ideal for notebook computers, cellular telephones,
and other equipment requiring subminiature interconnection. Connectors are
available from 40 to 200 positions, with stacking heights from 5mm to 16mm
in 1mm increments. Vertical board-mount plug and receptacle assemblies are
preloaded with unique AMP bellows-type springs. AMP Inc, PO
Box 3608, Harrisburg, PA 17105. 800-522-6752. Circle 717.
Board
to board connector. With a pitch of 0.5mm, these JMD connectors can
accommodate parallel or perpendicular board stacking. Board stack heights
vary from 5.5 to 6.0mm, while contact positions are from 20 to 100, depending
on entry style. Contact material is gold-plated phosphor bronze, rated 0.5
A, with housing material PPA rated UL94V-0. JST Corp, 1957
S. Lakeside Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085. 800-947-1110. Circle 720.
P.C.
card guides. Polycarbonate tension-grip guides hold P.C. cards securely
in place, allowing easy insertion of the cards. Unique cantilever rib design
has more spring members per inch for greater guidance and vibration damping.
Cards from 0.050- to 0.130-in. thick slide into place from either side of
the non-jamming track. The one-piece molded track is available in lengths
from 2 1/2 to 6 2/3-in. and in a variety of colors. Polytron Inc,
465 Pike Rd, Unit 115, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. 215-355-0400. Circle
719.
Thin,
rackmounted true-online UPS. The DT (digital technology) series of Uninterruptible
Power Systems has a 19-in. rackmount chassis and is 3 1/2 in. tall. The
units supply continuous digital power reliably through brownouts, dirty
input AC, and loss of input AC. The DT series consists of a family of five
UPS ranging from 800 to 2,000VA. All are available in either rackmount or
tower type enclosures. Clary Corp, 1960 S. Walker Ave, Monrovia,
CA 91016. 800-44CLARY. Circle 714.
USB connectors,
plugs and cable assemblies. Universal Serial Bus receptacles are available
for series "A" and "B" USB systems, in vertical, right-angle,
single and stacked versions. IEEE 1394 connectors are designed to provide
reliable data transfer at rates as high as 400MB/sec and feature hot pluggable
contacts, positive plug-to-socket loading, full shielding, and 1500-mating-cycle
durability. Adam Technologies, 909 Rahway Ave, Union, NJ 07083.
908-688-5000. Circle 722.
Display
sockets. Gold-plated display sockets withstand temperatures up to 257°F
and IR/reflow SMT solder temperatures. The Series 800 Vertisockets, for
use with LEDs, DIP switches and more, are available in vertical and horizontal
mounting with bifurcated or collet contacts. Bifurcated Vertisockets are
available in pin counts of 8 to 48 pins on centers ranging from 0.200-in.
to 0.600-in., while the collet version is available in pin counts of 6 to
48 pins on centers ranging from 0.300-in. to 0.600-in. Aries Electronics,
PO Box 130, Frenchtown, NJ 08825. 908-996-6841. Circle 709.
Power connector.
ABPC distribution connectors are ideal for military field operations,
rail transportation applications, event lighting and more. Features include
a blind-mating indicator, triple-start screw coupling, and all-plastic outer
body parts with aluminum inner shells for full environmental sealing. Connectors
are rated for 750V DC or AC peak voltage and operate at a temp. range of
-55°C to 100°C. AB Connectors, US 70 E. Business,
Smithfield, NC 27577. 919-934-5181. Circle 710.
Springclamp
terminal block. The 5.0mm, Type 601 Springclamp terminal block ships
wire-ready and provides an easy-to-terminate tool-less gas tight connection.
No tools are required, and the unique design provides for a constant contact
resistance and auto adjustment of spring force at each wire size. Accepting
a wire range from 14-28 AWG, the Type 601 is rated to 250V @ 13 A. With
circuit sizes from 2 to 24 poles, the blocks are available in 7 colors.
RIA Electronics, PO Box 447, Eatontown, NJ 07724. 888-PC-BLOCK.
Circle 715.
Nylon
cup washers. These Cup Washers accommodate the most common screw head-styles
including binder, round, pan, hex and fillister. Cup Washers are designed
to protect the head of a metal screw from electrical contact and will fit
screw sizes ranging from #4 to 1/4-in. Parts are molded in tough, electrically
insulating Nylon 6/6. Free samples are available upon request. Micro
Plastics Inc, Customer Service, Highway 178 N, Flippin, AR 72634.
870-453-2261. Circle 721.
DL
connector. Cam-actuated DL connector offers 60 to 2496 contacts in a
single unit, ideal for uses requiring many circuits and high durability.
Designed with a rotating cam for quick, easy connecting, DL connectors feature
a minimum rated life of 10,000 complete mating and unmating cycles, high
density 0.100-in. grid, and automatic strip/crimp application equipment.
PEI-Genesis, 2180 Hornig Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116. 800-523-0727.
Fine-pitch
connectors. The Free Height (FH) line of 0.8mm surface-mount, board-to-board
stacking connectors is ideal for notebook computers, cellular telephones,
and other equipment requiring subminiature interconnection. Connectors are
available from 40 to 200 positions, with stacking heights from 5mm to 16mm
in 1mm increments. Vertical board-mount plug and receptacle assemblies are
preloaded with unique AMP bellows-type springs. AMP Inc, PO
Box 3608, Harrisburg, PA 17105. 800-522-6752. Circle 717.
Board
to board connector. With a pitch of 0.5mm, these JMD connectors can
accommodate parallel or perpendicular board stacking. Board stack heights
vary from 5.5 to 6.0mm, while contact positions are from 20 to 100, depending
on entry style. Contact material is gold-plated phosphor bronze, rated 0.5
A, with housing material PPA rated UL94V-0. JST Corp, 1957
S. Lakeside Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085. 800-947-1110. Circle 720.
P.C.
card guides. Polycarbonate tension-grip guides hold P.C. cards securely
in place, allowing easy insertion of the cards. Unique cantilever rib design
has more spring members per inch for greater guidance and vibration damping.
Cards from 0.050- to 0.130-in. thick slide into place from either side of
the non-jamming track. The one-piece molded track is available in lengths
from 2 1/2 to 6 2/3-in. and in a variety of colors. Polytron Inc,
465 Pike Rd, Unit 115, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. 215-355-0400. Circle
719.
Thin,
rackmounted true-online UPS. The DT (digital technology) series of Uninterruptible
Power Systems has a 19-in. rackmount chassis and is 3 1/2 in. tall. The
units supply continuous digital power reliably through brownouts, dirty
input AC, and loss of input AC. The DT series consists of a family of five
UPS ranging from 800 to 2,000VA. All are available in either rackmount or
tower type enclosures. Clary Corp, 1960 S. Walker Ave, Monrovia,
CA 91016. 800-44CLARY. Circle 714.
USB connectors,
plugs and cable assemblies. Universal Serial Bus receptacles are available
for series "A" and "B" USB systems, in vertical, right-angle,
single and stacked versions. IEEE 1394 connectors are designed to provide
reliable data transfer at rates as high as 400MB/sec and feature hot pluggable
contacts, positive plug-to-socket loading, full shielding, and 1500-mating-cycle
durability. Adam Technologies, 909 Rahway Ave, Union, NJ 07083.
908-688-5000. Circle 722.