FEATURE INTERCONNECTION SMITHS INTERCONNECT
EXPANDS ITS D-SUB CONNECTOR SERIES FOR MILITARY AND AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS
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pecialising in differentiated electronic components,
subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products, Smiths Interconnect announces the introduction of its split pair Quadrax contact technology, a next generation contact compatible with existing D-Sub connectors. The split pair quadrax contact
technology is an advanced design solution that isolates the individual pairs within the Quadrax format in existing, qualified, interconnect systems. The resulting isolated pair contact fits with our existing housings and supports high density data rates of over ten Gbps. With this level of signal density, the
split pair Quadrax D-sub connector’s integrity relies on mechanical and environmental performance parameters that can withstand the demands of data transfer, compliant with MIL-STD-202 requirements for shock and vibration resistance.
QUICK TO DELIVER This, combined with the technical specifications meeting the high- speed application requirements of space, avionics and military markets, suggests that split pair Quadrax D-sub connectors could provide a long-term solution to the challenges of high-speed, high- density data transfer.
“Smiths Interconnect’s rugged, high-performance solution suits applications requiring high- speed data transfer under harsh environmental exposure,” says Paul Harris, vice president for sales and marketing, “The reverse gender, high-speed performance, split pair Quadrax contacts provide a stable, optimised impedance for signal integrity and are key additions to Smiths Interconnect’s portfolio’
Smiths Interconnect
www.smithsinterconnect.com
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COMPANY Partnering to meet production and industrial demands for connectors
Stefan Barrig, division manager at Heilind Electronics Industrial (left), Peter Walmsley, director of EMEA distribution at Bel (right)
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oday’s applications are certainly becoming more diverse and complex; components frequently have to provide or deal with more power in smaller spaces. A partnership between companies could address that concern: aligning intentions to improve customer service. Heilind and Bel looks to set an example for this, complementing the interconnect, electromechanical and sensor products of Heilind with the electronic circuits of Bel, designed for telecommunication markets and magnetic-based solutions.
Indeed, Heilind’s technical team can now help customers identify new opportunities for Bel products, as well as provide effective technical support for projects, including the design-in process. In the modern industry, there is a marked trend towards the availability of complete solution packages from a single source, validating the idea of a partnership like the one taking place between Heilind and Bel. In general, a greater quantity of electronics are being installed using connectors, resulting in
customers finding themselves under ever-greater time and cost pressures. At the same time, the market is seeing a shortage of almost all components. It is hoped that tie-ups, such as the one between Heilind and Bel, will help to protect customers against longer delivery times. “Until now, delivery bottlenecks have been compensated by holding far higher stock levels,” reports Stefan Barrig, division manager at Heilind Electronics: “However, this situation cannot prevail as there is a cost associated with tying up capital cost in inventory. We have therefore taken action to ensure that customers have a more suitable long-term solution.” There has also been change for component manufacturers. By way of example, direct deliveries are increasingly limited to a few key customers. For others, minimum order quantities are drastically increased. After all, many manufacturers restrict their list of distributors to a few partners. This collaboration demonstrates how a strict control on such factors can prove detrimental to customer satisfaction. Heilind exhibits this with its relationships with more than 100 connector manufacturers. The company’s linecard for the previous year, for Europe, comprised of 25 providers, which should soon rise to about 40 (including Bel). With a close integration of its own supply chain and customers, the business strategy adopted
by Heilind is one to look towards to promote higher levels of customer support, with dedicated delivery directly to production, according to demand. Partnering with a company such as Bel, enhances component production and guarantees effective distribution. Within the connector market, this is particularly imperative, considering the technology’s ubiquitous use-value. Collaborations can encourage further customer support in this regard. Heilind
www.heilind.de
14 MAY 2019 | ELECTRONICS / ELECTRONICS
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