Interconnection


Lane Electronics doubles its fibre assembly capacity


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ane Electronics, the leading interconnection specialist distributor, just announced a new fibre optic assembly facility designed to handle what the company describes as a significant increase in demand for high performance fibre-based interconnection solutions. As well as fibre-optic patch cords and jump leads the new 1300ft² facility is also equipped to help customers with their specific fibre optic connector assembly designs. Lane Electronics’ capability is centred


around the Souriau ‘Elio’ high- performance fibre optic system. Here, Lane offers simplex or duplex cables terminated with Elio to Elio, Elio to LC or SC contacts - or any combination -and then assemble them with 8D Series/MIL- DTL-38999 style connectors, back shells and heat shrink boots. The Elio fibre optic solution can handle data speeds from several Mbit/s up to several Gbit/s thanks to its excellent optical performance. Lane Electronics can supply these 8D Series/MIL-DTL-38999 connector platforms with 1 to 24 contacts in a wide variety of shell materials and finishes. These can include aluminium, composite, stainless steel and bronze with different plating finishes including RoHS Compliant Zinc Nickel & Zinc Cobalt.


Applications can include aerospace and


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military systems as well as those where high data rates and the need to save weight is important while at the same time providing high resistance to difficult environments. According to Lane’s managing director Simon Hammerton, the new facility is equipped with the latest fibre assembly equipment including automatic fibre optic cable preparation systems and high speed multi-contact polishing machines. “We have also added another labelling system, more inspection and test equipment and, finally, some new handling and packaging machines to complete the process,” says Simon Hammerton. “And, not to forget the people doing the work, they have helped us obtain the latest IPC certification for fibre cable assembly.”


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nder the brand name “TestLine”, Telegärtner has developed an extensive portfolio for various test


and measurement requirements. The TestLine components can be used in lab and field test and measurements as well as production line testing. Telegärtner has substantially expanded the range and with the new TestLine 4LL test cables measurements up to 40 GHz are now possible. Just like the 5LL types, the 4LL test cables offer exceptional electrical properties and mechanical protection. In the field of precision adaptors and connectors,


Telegärtner offers components for measurements up to 40 GHz. These precision adaptors are types: 2.92 mm, 3.5 mm, SMA and N. For PCB solutions, 2.92 mm and SMA types are offered in End Launch and Edge Mount styles. Also termination loads have been expanded with the 4.3-10 series. Furthermore, Telegärtner offers some particular highlights: A Port Saver to protect the sensitive jacks on the equipment and Quick/Push-on Adaptors for secure and quick measurements in short intervals.


www.telegaertner.co.uk A quick guide to specifying medical connectors


While selecting electronic connectors for medical applications requires the same consideration as for other applications, there are some factors that are unique to the medical sector. David Phillips, binder UK tells us more


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here are standards which should be considered including EN 60601 which covers the safety, essential performance and electromagnetic compatibility of Medical Electrical Equipment and Systems. It is technically equivalent to the international standard IEC 60601 and covers aspects such as vibration, shock, rough handling and finger-proofing.


Certain applications such as MRI equipment call for shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and these necessitate screened cable systems that require connectors with good shielding characteristics and this can be offered with metal bodied or metalised plastic connectors.


Locking systems and ingress protection How often the connector will be mated and the IP protection requirements have a major influence on the


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type of mating system and the chosen method will have a big impact on connector cost. Screw connectors provide the ultimate protection against accidental un-mating and have excellent IP performance but are generally the most expensive type of connector, especially in metal versions.


Push-pull connectors can also be expensive although the


trend towards plastic versions has helped to reduce cost and provides a quick mating IP67 connector with some protection against accidental un-mating. Snap-in and bayonet connectors provide quick and simple mating and are generally the lowest cost solution. Recent developments mean that these can now be rated up to IP67 providing an economic solution with high performance.


New mating systems such as binder’s just announced innovative Easy Locking Connector (ELC) provide positive mating and protection against accidental un-mating with a unique intuitive locking system featuring snap hooks.


Sterilisation and cytotoxicity Medical applications are wide ranging with surgical applications requiring connectors resistant to medical sterilisation via steam autoclave, gamma radiation and gas plasma etc. However, some applications require no sterilisation while others require the use of the type of material we use which have been tested for Cytotoxicity (toxicity to skin) and are free of DEHP phthalates.


Some applications require a hybrid connector to carry a gas in addition to power and signal and in such cases the best solution may be a bespoke connector. Naturally, medical connectors tend be expensive – but what price patient safety? binder offers technical and commercial assistance when it comes to specifying the right connector for medical applications.


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