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October 2013 – In a follow-up to Dr. Bob’s article on connector wear in the last issue, his colleague Max Peel discusses the challenges of vibration in both connector and end-system designs. In the case of vibration testing, EIA requirements generally include a visual for structural integrity and monitoring for a 1.0 microsecond interruption. Occasionally low-level contact resistance or contact resistance at rated current measurements are included. This is the area for review, and change is necessary but somewhat complex.

October 2013 –  In September, John MacWilliams took us through the process of researching, compiling, and writing the iNEMI Roadmap for the electronics industry and gave us a closer look at the findings in the connector section. In this issue, MacWilliams digs deeper into the forecasts for the test & burn-in socket market, highlighting the issues critical to the evolution of these products.

Molex Invests in Vasa Applied Technologies to Expand Medical Capabilities Molex has signed definitive agreements as a strategic partner and investor in Vasa Applied Technologies Ltd., based in Or Yehuda, Israel. Vasa is a start-up that has developed an innovative, patent-pending technology that allows accurate measurements of fluid flow rates and initial designs will beRead More

October 2013 – The four-way DEUTSCH industrial printed circuit board (PCB) features four 25-amp straight molded-in contacts.

October 2013 – Brian Crisp’s presentation will discuss probe technologies to improve first-pass yields.

October 2013 – The industry voted for the visionary CEO to headline next year’s expo.

October 2013—Avmet series helps engineers kick-start the development of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth/Bluetooth low energy, and 802.15.4-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

October 2013 – Does the list of Top 10 connector manufacturers for quality diverge from the Top 10 list based on price? Do customers make buying decisions based on price or quality (or both)? Bishop & Associates asked customers to rank European connector companies and compared the two lists to find out.

RFcnn.com Now Offers Discounted Coaxial Connectors RFcnn.com has launched a special offer on all its high-end coaxial connectors, which are offered at up to 31% off. Its recently updated website allows customers to easily access detailed product information on the available connectors. “We are excited to introduce the promotion. This is a great opportunity forRead More

BTC Now Distributes Three Major RF Connector Manufacturers’ Lines BTC Electronic Components (BTC) announced they are now a franchised/authorized distributor for three best-of-brand RF connector manufacturers: Emerson Connectivity Solutions’ Trompeter line, Amphenol RF, and Delta Electronics Manufacturing. The RF connectors are utilized in a wide range of markets including defense, industrial, wireless infrastructure, medical, andRead More

VITA Names Jerry Gipper as Executive Director VITA, the trade association for standard computing architectures serving critical embedded systems industries, has announced that Jerry Gipper has accepted the position as VITA’s executive director effective January 1, 2014. Ray Alderman, the current executive director, will continue as the chair of the VITA board of directors. “IRead More

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