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Hardware Belden Releases Eight-Pole M8 Actuator/Sensor Connector Range Belden has introduced an eight-pole M8 actuator/sensor connector to its product range. These connectors fulfill all requirements for shock and vibration resistance and come in two variants, molded cables and receptacles. All variants have a temperature range of -25°C to 80°C and are IP 67 rated when connected to their mating parts. These connectors provide high contact density, providing up to eight signals of transmission with an external power supply. The single-ended molded connectors connect sensors or actuators to switch cabinets or distribution boxes and have an open cable end, which insures a high degree of flexibility in terms of wiring. The male connector (RSM 8-354/0.3 M) has a snap-in/ threaded joint and the female connector (RKMV 8-354/2 M) has a self-locking threaded joint. Both molded bodies are made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). The cordsets, which are available in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or halogen-free polyurethane (PUR), have a cross-section of 0.25 mm2 and are available in 2, 5 or 10-meter lengths. Other materials, cross sections and lengths are available upon request. The receptacle connector RSMF 8/0.5 M has stranded wires, solder contacts and a potted housing. These receptacles are suited for use in switch cabinets or other machinery equipment. Conversely, the RSMEDG 8 is designed for installation in sensors and is easy to install by means of a snap-in/threaded joint. An additional plug insert (RSEM 8) is available for various sensor housings that already have an M8 thread and/or snap-in joint. The housings of receptacle connectors are made of nickel-plated brass (RSMF 8/0.5 M and RSMEDG 8) or polyamide (RSEM 8). As part of the 3U VPX family of products, the OpenVPXcompliant CM870 is a low-power, rugged PMC/XMC carrier board designed to plug into an adjacent 3U backplane slot in order to expand system functionality by enabling the addition of I/O, graphics and SSD memory PMC/XMC cards. This configuration provides an extremely fast, compact computer system optimized for SWaP (size, weight and power). The CM870 supports four PCIe x4 ports, per VITA 46.3 and 46.4, via its VPX backplane fabric interface. The card’s PMC site accommodates 64-bit 66/133 MHz PCI-X and 33/66 MHz PCI, while the XMC site supports PCIe x8. The factory-configurable I/O routing can provide all 64 I/O lines for the PMC configuration and 32 single-ended and 20 differential I/O lines for the XMC configuration, per VITA 46.9. Both the SBC and carrier card are single-slot modules and are available in air- and conduction-cooled formats, per ANSI/VITA 46.0-2007 and ANSI/VITA 65.0-2010 respectively. The carrier card weighs less than 0.7 lbs in both formats, while the air-cooled SBC weighs 0.66 lbs and the conduction-cooled version weighs 0.7 lbs. New Deutsch HDP Series Electrical Connector Aitech’s 3U VPX Products with Reduced SWaP Well Suited for Compact Computing Systems Aitech Defense Systems, Inc. has released a 3U VPX product family based on the low-power Intel Core i7 processor that enables high computing within very compact environments. The Core i7 can process data using two cores and four threads via Intel’s hyperthreading technology. Based on the latest in OpenVPX serial fabric architecture technology, Aitech’s 3U product family is designed for computing environments that require extreme data throughput as found in network-centric communications, high-definition avionics displays, mission and controls systems computers, data concentrators and condition-based maintenance (CBM) applications. The C870 offers substantial arrays of all-soldered volatile and non-volatile memory (no connectors) to meet the highest shock and vibration conditions. As standard, the board provides up to 4 GB of DDR3 SDRAM with ECC operating at 1,066 MHz, 4 MB of BIOS Flash and 8 GB of on-board SATA SSD for mass storage. Standard onboard I/O is also plentiful with four GbE ports (two 1000Base T, two 1000Base BX/KX), two SATA II ports, four USB 2.0 ports and eight discrete I/O lines as well as two UART ports and HDMI/DVI and CRT interfaces for graphics requirements. 24 LADD Industries, Inc. has added the HDP series C038 modification to the Deutsch Industrial HDP product family. HDP series circular connectors feature multiple pin count arrangements designed for environments where moisture, dirt and rough terrain can contaminate or damage electrical connections. The HDP Series C038 modification is a seven cavity arrangement that accepts four size 16 contacts rated for 13 amps each and three size 4 contacts rated for 100 amps each at 125°C continuous. The new arrangement is a standard size 24 high-performance thermoplastic shell. The C038 connectors accept a special size 4 contact and standard size 16 stamped and formed or solid contacts. The new size 4 contacts are solid and accept 4 AWG wire. The HDP Series C038 connectors are shock and vibration resistant, and meet all the standard specifications for the heavy-duty Deutsch product line. PPC Introduces Weather Protection System for AllTight Series Compression Connectors PPC has introduced its Weather Protection System (WPS) designed to work with PPC’s AllTight series of compression connectors for 50 ohm corrugated and smooth wall feeders and jumpers. The reusable weatherproofing system saves time and money by protecting the AllTight connectors’ base metals and equipment ports from environmental pollutants while providing quick installation. Composed of a robust rubber silicone designed to withstand all operating environments and climates, PPC’s WPS protects the AllTight connectors’ from exposure to salts and other abrasive particles found in the atmosphere. Most importantly, PPC’s WPS protects the jumper-to-TMA/antenna port interface, as well as the feeder-to-jumper interface. The system provides additional strain relief between the connector and the cable to extend the life of the connection. Far more effective than taping, PPC’s weather-proofing system can be installed or removed in under two minutes in any weather June/July 2011 www.ElectronicsProtectionMagazine.com http://www.ElectronicsProtectionMagazine.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Electronics Protection - June/July 2011

New Material Adapts to Strain
XPAL Power Debuts PowerSkin Battery-Boosting Smartphone Cases
Ruggedizing Enclosures: From Military to Seismic to Mobile Applications
The Benefits of Using Thermal Simulation Software in Electronics Design
Designers Face a Potentially Confusing Assortment of Surge Protection Device Choices
Military’s Demands Drive Innovative Thermal Management Solutions
Integra Enclosures Releases new Product to Genesis Line of Enclosures
New LCR COTS Filters Perform in Extended Temperature Range for Added Reliability
Thermacore Introduces VME64x/VPX Cold Plates for Military Cooling Applications
Laird Technologies Expands Thermal Gap Filler Line
ASI New Line of 13mm MCB’s offer UL 1077 Supplemental Protection
New Deutsch HDP Series Electrical Connector
Industry News
Calendar of Events

Electronics Protection - June/July 2011