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March 12, 2013—Cable assembly provides high performance at lower cost. 

March 12, 2013—100 Base-T Ethernet cables are designed for aircraft and other high-performance applications.

March 5, 2013–The new 1681 series has an IEC-style C22 appliance inlet for hot conditions up to 155°C.

March 5, 2013 – Versatile power entry module now offered with custom wires.

March 7, 2013—Distributor is ranked as top electronics wholesaler in electronics and office equipment.

March 5, 2013 – This is not your father’s (or your) distribution training. Some of the US’s most respected colleges and universities are offering training in distribution sales and marketing, and once students learn about the career possibilities, they are jumping to the front of the line to sign up.

March 7, 2013–Vertical integration enables innovative development and competitive new products.

March 5, 2013—USB and RJ45 communication interface ports join the Platinum Series family.

March 5, 2013–Oval Contact System (OCS) features improved signal integrity, increased data rates, and a smaller form factor as compared to industry standard quadrax.

Fiber optic links have been a mainstay media in the telecommunications industry for many years. Fiber offers a number of specific advantages over copper interfaces, including: Much-reduced attenuation and signal distortion over long distances Greatly increased bandwidth Immunity from EMI/ESD Much-reduced cable bulk and weight Reduced latency No electrical shock hazard or ground loop potentialRead More

March 5, 2013 – Intense competition between countries continues to push high-performance computer technology to new levels. Advanced machines can fall from the leading edge to obsolescence in as little as three years. So what are the challenges that face designers of supercomputers today? Not surprisingly, many are very similar to those that exist in commercial computing equipment: packaging density, increasing bandwidth, power, and thermal management.

March 5, 2013 – Pore corrosion is time-dependent and porosity has caused field problems in as little as a few weeks or as long as years down the line, depending on the application environment and performance requirements. Max Peel of Contech Research explains the causes and concerns of porosity, and his cohort Dr. Bob returns next month with part two of this tutorial.