Aerco now offers a complete range of high-specification RF connectors by adding products from Winchester Kings, the world’s largest qualified supplier of M39012 connectors.

The Mil-spec qualification ensures that the highest performance criteria can be met in the most demanding defence and aerospace applications. Connectors qualified to M39012 provide extra durability, high vibration performance and excellent environmental sealing, with hermetically sealed versions being available.

A full range of accessories qualified to M39012/25 is available that includes dust caps, clamps, shorting plugs and dummy stowage receptacles as are a full range of RF adaptors qualified to M55339 that protect connectors that are subject to repeated mating and un-mating thus reducing repair and replacement costs.

SMA and TNC connectors can be provided in both standard and reverse polarity and triaxial versions qualified to M49142 with both push-on and screw coupling are also available.

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Acal BFi is sampling a new range of Amphenol RF connectors for applications in high-definition broadcasting, broadband and networking. The new high-density HD-BNC™ connectors are based on Amphenol’s patented BNC technology, and allow four times higher density than conventional BNC connectors.

The HD-BNC series features a bayonet coupling with tactile feedback and a positive lock for fast and easy connection using Amphenol’s patented mating and demating technology. True 75 Ohm impedance allows the connectors to achieve improved performance over longer distances; whilst a direct fit to conventional Belden®, Times Fiber® DRAKA® Image® and Canford SDV® broadcast cables using existing standard tooling allows customers to simplify the transition to higher-density connectivity. HD-BNC connectors can also be used as a replacement for DS3 and DS4 connectors.

Acal BFi will hold inventory of the complete HD-BNC product line of plugs, adapters, jacks and PCB mounts.

“These new connectors are 51% smaller than the original BNC, 39% smaller than mini-BNC and 40% smaller than DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors,” explains Emma Hatton, Interconnect Product Manager Acal BFi. “The combination of easy adoption, enhanced performance and significantly higher density will enable customers to deliver higher definition in broadcast applications, and greater bandwidth in networking and broadband applications.”

Acal BFi is sampling HD-BNC connectors for digital video, high-definition TV (HDTV) and cable TV as well as for network routing & switching, satellite head-ends and telco broadband applications.

For more information please visit: http://www.acaltechnology.com/uk/amphenol-hdbnc

Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation and LEMO today announced the companies have signed an agreement in which Digi-Key will distribute LEMO’s product worldwide.
Offering more than 50,000 combinations of product that continues to grow through custom specific designs, LEMO’s high quality push-pull connectors are found in a variety of challenging application environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, audio-video, and telecommunications.

“Engineers are continually faced with the need for connectors to meet the challenges presented in a variety of applications,” said Jeff Shafer, Digi-Key’s vice president of interconnect, passive, and electromechanical products. “LEMO is a leader in meeting this demand with the design and manufacture of their push-pull connectors and we are pleased to offer their products to our global customers.”

“LEMO strives to achieve the highest level of quality and customer satisfaction,” said Dean Pohwala, general manager, LEMO USA, Inc. “With the addition of Digi-Key, we can now offer customers extended customer service delivered with technical expertise, professionalism and speed. We are very happy to have Digi-Key as part of our distribution network and we look forward to a very successful partnership.”

LEMO’s line of high quality connectors can be purchased online from Digi-Key’s international websites.
As the leading integrated Internet-based distributor of electronic components, information about and inventory of millions of products is accessible to customers around the globe, with all products shipped from Digi-Key’s single, North American location. The company’s integrated business model provides product and support information online to help put engineers and procurement professionals in control as they solve tough product development challenges.

The company’s online offerings and resources include: an interactive online catalog; PTM® product training modules; TechZoneSM technology zones; Another Geek Moment videos; Digi-Key toolbar; PurchasingProSM for electronics buyers; TechXchangeSM; a Mobile and Social Center; and a Reference Design Library.

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GradConn Interconnect recently introduced the BB02-xF series U-Shaped thru hole connectors for planar PCB mating with 2.00mm pitch spacing.

These U-Shaped one piece headers are available in single in line or dual in line and provide an economical option for a one piece ‘fit and forget’ solution, either solder direct into the PCB or use a vertical socket on each PCB if access space is tight and retro fitting the connection from above is desirable.

Alternatively plugging to vertical PCB sockets is particularly effective in applications where assembly space is limited allowing headers to be retro fitted after LED lighting strips are in place. The BB02-1F and 2F offer customizable space between pins and pin height. For more information on these and other GradConn products contact Texim Europe.

BB02-1F BB02-2F
• 2.00mm pin header
• 2 to 40 contacts
• Male single row through hole connector
• U shaped
• Profile: 2.00mm
• Custom pin length
• Perfect for ‘one piece’ planar mating • 2.00mm pin header
• 2 to 80 contacts
• Male dual row through hole connector
• U shaped
• Profile: 4.00mm
• Custom pin length
• Perfect for ‘one piece’ planar mating

Rapid Electronics has recently introduced a wide range of high quality weatherproof connectors, terminal blocks, enclosures and control stations from leading manufacturer Hylec-APL.

The Hylec range at Rapid includes weatherproof plugs and sockets, such as the Tee range of 3-pole and 5-pole cable connectors, fully protected to IP68, pre-wired to reduce installation time and manufactured to IMQ and NEMKO approval. These connectors are renowned for their durability and weather resistance, and have been used as the connection solution for the lighting system for the F1 Singapore Grand Prix, where high moisture resistance is of key importance. The Tee connectors can be used as in-line or chassis mount configurations, come with keyway protection to prevent incorrect assembly and have working parameters up to 16A/400V.

Also available are weatherproof cable splitters and gel connectors, control stations and industrial enclosures. Rapid can offer controls from Hylec-APL that facilitate emergency stop processes in industrial environments, as well as stop start switches, and buttons that can be operated by foot, palm, key or lever. ABS enclosures , 12 pole kwik snap terminal blocks, distribution and lighting connectors complete the range.

Paul Hemming, product manager of connectors at Rapid, commented: ‘We are proud to offer a wide range of Hylec-APL products. The provision of Hylec’s classic weatherproof Tee range displays Rapid’s commitment to offering some of the world’s most highly regarded connection solutions, but customers may not be aware of the sheer breadth of Hylec’s product range, which also includes high performance control stations and enclosures.
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Rapid can support customers with competitive pricing, full technical support and product sourcing.
Up to +100 price breaks are available on the Hylec-APL range from Rapid. For more details, technical specifications and datasheets please visit the Rapid website.

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Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced availability of military-spec connectors from Souriau Connection Technology.

For over 100 years, Souriau has provided interconnect solutions to the Aerospace, Military/Defense, Industrial Equipment, and Heavy Industry sectors. As a fully MIL-STD 790F, manufacturer-certified distributor, Souriau provides the opportunity for Digi-Key to offer high quality, high reliability military-spec connectors to a wider customer segment.

“We continue to see increased demand for military-spec components,” said Jeff Shafer, Vice President, Global Interconnect, Passives and Electromechanical, Digi-Key Corporation. “By partnering with a respected company such as Souriau, we are afforded the opportunity to expand our selection of product and offer these high reliability components to our customers as well as supporting military designs.”

Digi-Key also supports Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products, as well supporting military designs.

Digi-Key currently stocks more than 6,200 individual Souriau military-spec SKUs including D38999 Series I & III, and D26482 G Series I, 851, and Series II. These high reliability connectors are available for immediate shipment to our North American customers. Plans are being formed to expand this offering in the future.

Farnell, today announced it is to stock  a new range of flexible flat cable (FFC) and flat printed circuit (FPC) interconnect products from Würth Elektronik. The products provide a wide choice of solutions to meet interconnect requirements in display applications.

The new connectors are available in the most popular pitch sizes of 1mm and 0.5mm and with various configurations including top or bottom contact in both vertical and horizontal formats. Parts are available with a choice of contacts ranging from six through to 50.  Cable assemblies can be supplied with lengths of either 50mm or 200mm and with reverse or same side contacts.

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The Farnell range of Würth Elektronik products is available for same day shipping.

NYK Component Solutions Ltd is pleased to announce an exclusive UK and Europe-wide distribution agreement with The US based hermetically sealed connector manufacturer, HCC Industries. HCC Industries designs and manufactures glass-to-metal seals, ceramic-to-metal seals, hull penetrators, cable assemblies and auxiliary support components.

NYKCS is now able to supply a range of high-specification connectors from HCC’s Ametek and Sealtron brands, many of which are held in stock at its Eastleigh, Southampton site.

Key products include Qualified Product Listing approved M85049 backshells, which are offered with a 38% saving against mainline manufacturers’ list prices; EN2997Y (ESC10Y) circular hermetic connectors for defence and aerospace applications, as well as industries demanding mil spec hermetic connectors for their applications; and Sealtron 6500/6600 series connectors, which meet or exceed the requirements of MIL-DTL-83723. Other key products available from NYK include D38999/Y and MilC 5015 spec circular connectors from the HCC portfolio.

NYK can also supply QPL listed M39029 preci-dip contacts, which are held in stock for immediate delivery. The patented preci-dip design comprises three parts – contact body, clip and hood – each separately manufactured and made of different base materials.

NYK Component Solutions is a customer-focused company dedicated to providing value for money, quality, innovation and competitive solutions. The company offers the benefit of years of interconnect component industry knowledge plus an efficient component supply chain operation based on innovative and streamlined procurement processes.

PowerSnap high power from Winchester Electronics, now available in the UK from Aerco, are rated up to 40A and have a high-quality ‘snap’ connection for secure mating. This type of connector is growing in importance as boards become more heavily populated and power requirements increase. The ‘snap’ action means that, unlike conventional slide-on connectors with this power capacity, they require no additional tools to tighten nuts and other fixings.

Suitable for board-to-board and wire-to-board applications, PCB designs include vertical plugs and jacks available in through-hole solder or SMT while wire terminal designs include right angle or straight format in 20, 30 or 40A with a wide range of wire sizes. PowerSnap is available in pick and place and tape and reel formats for automated assembly.

The PowerSnap range is RoHS compliant and the low-profile design allows the user to route high power to a PCB while taking up the minimum of space.

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element14 (formerly Farnell), the industry’s first fusion of commerce and community supporting engineers and purchasing professionals worldwide, today announced the expansion of its 130,000 strong inventory to include terminal blocks from FCI, one of the world’s largest connector manufacturers. element14 is the first in Asia Pacific to stock the new range of FCI high performance signal and power terminal blocks, as both companies continue to strengthen their relationship and commitment to provide the most relevant and effective connector solutions to the engineering community in Asia Pacific.

As consumer and industrial requirements drive the demand for more intuitive and compact end products even further, engineers must adapt to increasingly complex designs as well as multiple integrated subsystems. Innovative connector solutions provide crucial links between the diverse subsystems and allow engineers to create an integrated and logical structure within the equipment or device.

Terminal blocks are staple components in every circuit as they provide convenient and effective solutions to link the multitude of wiring enclosed within. FCI connector solutions utilise cutting edge rising-cage clamp technology allowing engineers to establish perfect connection which are long-life and reliable even after repeated usage.

The FCI terminal block series are available in various configurations and sizes. The modular system of these components include from 2 to 24 positions in various pitch-sizes ranging from 3.50mm to 7.62mm and wire sizes, for signal and power solutions. The robust designs of these terminal blocks ensure durability of up to 200 cycles, which significantly improve the lifespan of end products and minimise the need for repair and replacement.

The versatile nature of these components also allows for greater flexibility to operate optimally even in a wide spectrum of demanding applications in industrial, instrumentation, and communication environments.

“As engineers in the region experience an influx of technology from around the world, they will require high quality components and technical support to facilitate its growth,” says Kelvin Ng, Asia Pacific Distribution Director, FCI Electronics. “We believe that by working closely with element14, our customers can easily access our innovative range of high performance connector solutions and our technical expertise through their online community, thus providing comprehensive solutions to their business and design challenges.”

“At element14, we believe in enabling the evolution of electronic products from concept through to end-of-life by providing integrated solutions that encompass both the latest components and relevant technical information,” says Marc Grange, Head of Product Management, element14, Asia Pacific. “As the first distributor to introduce FCI terminal block solutions, our customers can easily acquire the highest quality and most relevant resources in terms of components and technical knowledge through our online community to create, evolve and enhance their designs, thus improving productivity and the quality of their end-products.”

The element14 online platform provides a single dynamic reference hub to address all of the engineers’ needs. Engineers can access the most updated product data from the manufacturers as well as a comprehensive suite of design tools and software such as the element14 knode to help them optimise their designs. 24/5 technical support and 24/7 customer support are also readily available to help engineers overcome any difficulties.

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