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Security: Playing it Safe
In today’s world, safety and security play an increasingly vital role in every part of business and civic life. The connector industry is right there, providing the vital links that bring this technology to life. How is the connector industry supporting our efforts to keep the world safe? What developments will we need to make happen in order to stay on top of this rapidly changing field? more

MRAP Vehicles: The Soldier Protector
The Mine Resistant Ambush Protection (MRAP) vehicle platform has been an Army, Department of Defense, and political topic in Washington and in the press for the past two years. The actual concept of a medium-sized truck with armor plate on the sides is not new. The actual “technology” of such a vehicle is traced back to the South African and Rhodesian armed forces fighting insurgents in the countryside, and it was used on roads and tracks of both countries almost 30 years ago. What countries are also interested in this “soldier protector”? Is there a replacement in the wings? more

The Top 10 Industry Trends
Trend 6: Miniaturization
Vacuum tube technology ushered in the electronic age, but those glowing tubes consumed a huge amount of space and power. The race to reduce began early: In 1947, the invention of the transistor set off the continuous evolution of electronic devices that offer greater functionality in smaller packages. Here’s what’s new. more

Sound Off!
Here’s your opportunity to express your ideas and solutions for industry-related concerns and situations—Sound Off! Our last issue raised these thoughts.

RoHS Rolling On, or Revolt!
A shy engineer (didn’t want his name used) from a major medical facility, stated, “The issue of lead-free solder is really a mystery to me. From what I understand, it is based on a faulty study. It looks like the analogy of the pack of water buffalo running off a cliff together. It really doesn’t make any sense.”  more

Hirose: Creative Links to World Electronics
Hirose’s corporate philosophy evolved from the concept of viewing itself as small and modest. Today, however, it’s one of the largest connector companies in the world, yet the company maintains its commitment to responding to customer needs. more

And the winner is...
Jari Helin, component engineer, GE Healthcare, Helsinki, Finland. Thanks, and congratulations!

Question: Which company is the world's largest RF connector manufacturer?

Answer: The correct answer is Rosenberger. Amphenol is a very close second.

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