Technical Documents: Wire, Connectors and Interconnects
Designed High Reliability Medical Connectors
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ITT Cannon
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When it comes to high reliability connectors for medical use, it all comes down to shielding and in turn, EMI/RFI protection. More and more manufacturers of medical equipment are placing a major
Increased Demands (and Subsequently, Functionality) of Connectors in Consumer Electronics Applications
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ITT Cannon
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Wireless and wired consumer electronics, from handheld devicesâ including mobile phones, PDAs, and gaming devices, to name a fewâ to power generators, smoke detectorâ s and even key fobs, call for
Interconnect Advancements in Defense/Aerospace Applications
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ITT Cannon
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Component technology trends in the defense and aerospace markets are similar to those in other arenas â reduced size and weight, more reliable materials, and greater overall functionality are all
Maintaining Connector Reliability in Critical Applications
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ITT Cannon
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In the medical industry today, electronic systems design engineers are required to meet the increasing challenge of having their systems perform reliably in the most extreme environments while also
Materials and Plating for Harsh-Environment Connectors
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ITT Cannon
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When designing connectors for use in applications in harsh environments, such as oil refineries, chemical plants, and industrial settings, special consideration must be given to protect not only the
Servomotor Connector Technology Meets Miniaturization Demands
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ITT Cannon
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As the role of servomotors continues to grow in todayâ s automation industry, traditional circular connectors are prohibiting the miniaturization of these motors due to connector size and design. In
Sourcing Connectors for Harsh Ship, Oil, Rail and Energy Environments
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ITT Cannon
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Whether designing casualty power connectors for shipboard use, high power connectors for electric submersible pumps in oil wells, or high temperature connectors for use under railway cars,
Specifying Connectors for High Power Applications: It's All About Amperage
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ITT Cannon
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When selecting connectors for high power applications, many specifications are important but none more so than amperage. In a variety of high power applications, including telecommunications, power
Stacking Connector Applications Call for Compact Designs, Increased Functionality
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ITT Cannon
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One of the challenges facing design engineers of electrically powered equipment is to manage the tangle of individual wires that are often required to provide power and control signals for various
The Future of Connectors
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ITT Cannon
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There are several trends in the connector industry that are no big surprise. As with many components and industries, everyone is looking for products that are smaller, lighter weight, and can do
Versatile Connectors Meet the Needs of Industrial Automation Applications
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ITT Cannon
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Connectors play an important role in industrial automation applications, particularly when it comes to robotics, motion control systems, and servomotors. While many applications previously used
I2C Guide (.pdf)
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Texas Instruments Standard Linear and Logic
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This I2C guide provides an updated look at I2C applications and how TI's I/O expanders, multiplexers, buffers and repeaters can help system designers achieve effective subsystem communications using
Programming Fun Lights With the TI TCA6507 (.pdf)
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Texas Instruments Standard Linear and Logic
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Historically, end-equipment manufacturers have used lighting as a way to differentiate their product over that of their competition and to satisfy market needs. A subset of lighting, known as fun
Bi-Spring Press-fit Contacts (.pdf)
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Positronic Industries, Inc.
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R eliable, solderless connections from connectors to backplanes started with solid press-fit technology. Although these are still used today, concerns about board damage led to the use of compliant
Demystifying Current Ratings (.pdf)
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Positronic Industries, Inc.
Description:
Connector current ratings seem to be shrouded in mystery at times. The user wonders how a listed current rating is relevant to a particular application. Perhaps more mysterious is how similar
