Yamaichi microSD Card Reader for Vertical Mating Position
February 2010—Yamaichi Electronics offers a new manual microSD Card reader, PJS008U-3000-0, for vertical insertion and extraction, such as a 90-degree angle to the PCB. The PJS008U-3000-0 is in compliance with the specification of the microSD Card standard. The positioning pins and the DIP connection to the PCB ensure the secure position of the card reader on the PCB, and have the same attributes as the 180-degree version.

Space is an advantage of the vertical assembly, which requires only 4.97mm x 12mm (W x L). It creates new options for smaller designs. The contact design and gold-plated contacts assure 10,000 mating cycles. The insulation body is LCP and encloses the microSD Card, thus giving additional protection against external impacts.

The PJS008U-3000-0 provides the full functionality of a versatile and all-purpose microSD Card reader with the advantages of a vertical PCB assembly. The card reader is supplied in trays for fully automated pick-and-place assembly.

This Flash memory card component supports wireless communication, portable computer, and consumer applications.

For more information, visit www.yamaichi.eu. For the data sheet, click here www.yamaichi.de/pdf/c_pjs008u-3000.pdf.

ODU Offers Efficient Assembly with MAC LC Modules for PCB Termination
March 2010—Reliability and efficiency are important in each area in a company, and of course this includes the PCB assembly department. This has led connector manufacturer ODU to enhance its ODU MAC LC (modular rectangular connectors) with the addition of a PCB termination module. This module allows simple and efficient connection of PCBs to rectangular connectors. The PCB modules are first soldered to the PCB, and then the ODU MAC LC can be plugged in. No extra frame is needed on the PCB side, and this reduces assembly costs. 

Features:

• Solder temperature at 260°C/500°F (30 s)

• 5-, 6- and 10-contact positions are available

• Modules are delivered with solder joints already mounted

• Insulator material is PA (black)

• Insertion forces remain in the connector, so there is no unnecessary stress on the PCB

For more information, visit www.odu.de.

ITT’s Plastic Circular Connectors Deployed in Wheeled Armored Vehicles
February 2010—ITT Interconnect Solutions’ APD Series plastic circular connectors are now specified for use in wheeled armored vehicles. ITT’s APD Series connectors were originally designed to meet the automotive DIN 72585 (now ISO 15170) specification, and are now being specified for use in wheeled, armored vehicle applications where military qualifications aren’t required.

“Military and defense applications have traditionally used rugged, metal connectors fully qualified to military specifications. However, the need to reduce government spending has opened the market for non-military-type components, as not all military vehicles require the same level of reliability,” said Keith Teichmann, director of marketing for ITT Interconnect Solutions. “While the inner frame of wheeled armored vehicles incorporates weaponry and radio or drive controls that require military-specified connectors, other applications within the vehicle, such as lighting, mirrors, and cooling and heating functions, utilize more cost-effective and lighter plastic connectors.”

ITT’s APD Series circular plastic connectors are lightweight, cost-effective, easy to assembly, and offer the additional security of a secondary locking system for high pin counts. The connectors are capable of handling up to 48 volts and are available in a wide range of layouts, ranging from 1 to 51 contacts. The APD Series connectors feature high vibration resistance and are sealed to IP67/IP69K ratings. Specified to ISO 15170 standards, the connectors are offered with stamped or machined contacts, along with mechanical- and color-coding.

Typical pricing for the APD Series circular connectors ranges from $5 to $25 per mated pair. Lead time is six weeks.

For more information, visit www.ittcannon.com.

Samtec’s PowerStrip/10 Interconnects Offer High Power in a Small Package
March 2010—Samtec’s newest line of power interconnect solutions is the PowerStrip™/10 family, which features an ultra-small, space-saving design and dual-leaf blade contacts capable of carrying from 14 to 23 amps per contact at a 30°C temperature rise (depending on the number of contacts powered).

PowerStrip/10 Socket and Terminal Strips (UPS/UPT Series) are available in vertical or right angle orientations for co-planar and perpendicular applications, with a choice of 7mm or 10mm standard stack heights. The .150” (3,81mm) pitch system may be configured with 2, 4, 6, or 8 power pins and offers a typical current carrying capacity (CCC) of 21 amps per contact (rated at 80°C with four gold-plated contacts powered). An optional locking clip for additional stability in rugged applications is available.

Samtec’s PowerStrip product line also includes systems with typical current-carrying capacities of 25 amps and 35 amps per contact (dependant on temperature and number of contacts powered). PowerStrip/25 connectors on 5mm (.197”) pitch include power and power/signal combos, a hinged design for 90°mating, and a discrete wire cable system. PowerStrip/35 connectors, on .250” (6,35mm) pitch, are available in power or power/signal combos.

The price per contact varies by pin count and quantity; production quantities start at 30¢ per pin.

For more information, visit www.samtec.com.

SUYIN´s Surface-Mount Mini USB Receptacle Offers More Space for Small Chip Components
February 2010—For extremely space-critical applications in which every square millimeter is crucial, SUYIN offers a particularly sophisticated solution in the form of its new 020200MB005XX32ZX 5-pin Mini USB female connector. Due to its shape, it is possible to place small components (such as chip capacitors or chip resistors) on the PCB beneath a portion of this right-angle, surface-mount, type-B, Mini USB receptacle connector on an area of only 25mm². The mini connector’s overall dimensions are 9mm x 7.7mm x 6mm (L x B x H). Two plastic guide posts and two additional through-hole soldering pins ensure a secure hold on the board during insertion and extraction. The three SMD soldering surfaces located on the closed sides provide additional mechanical stability, as well as grounding and shielding. Reliability is specified at 5,000 mating cycles, and the operating temperature range extends from –40°C to 105°C.

The Mini USB receptacles are supplied in reel packaging, with 550 pieces per reel. The use of a Kapton film on the upper surface allows automatic pick-and-place using a vacuum pipette. SUYIN’s product portfolio includes matching ready-made USB cables in a variety of standard lengths. Customer-specific versions are available upon request.

Specifications: 

• Mini USB receptacle, type-B, mixed SMT and THT

• Number of positions, five pins

• Dimensions 9mm x 7.7mm x 6mm (L x W x H)

• Part Number 020200MB005XX32ZX

For more information, visit www.suyin-europe.com.

Ironwood Electronics’ Multi GHz Bandwidth Universal Socket for DDR2 and DDR3 Memory Packages
February 2010—Ironwood Electronics offers a new high-performance Universal BGA socket for 0.8mm pitch DDR2 and DDR3 packages. DDR2 and DDR3 devices come with many IC size variations, ranging from 7.5mm to 15.5mm. The SG-BGA-6292 socket is designed to accommodate any of those package sizes, and operates at bandwidths up to 8 GHz, with less than 1dB of insertion loss. The sockets are designed with a replaceable IC guide for each package size. The contact resistance is typically 20 milliohms per pin. The socket connects all pins with 8 GHz bandwidth on all connections. The socket is mounted on the target PCB with no soldering and minimal footprint. The socket is constructed to take the smallest board space possible and incorporate a new quick-insertion method so that the IC and the device guide can be changed quickly.

The SG-BGA-6292 socket is constructed with high-performance and low-inductance elastomer contactor. The temperature range is -35°C to 100°C. The pin self-inductance is 0.11 nH, and mutual inductance of 0.028 nH. Capacitance-to-ground is 0.028 pF. Current capacity is two amps per pin, and works with most of 0.8mm-pitch DDR2 and DDR3 memory packages.

Single pricing for the SG-BGA-6292 is $360; reduced pricing is available for larger quantities.

For more information, visit www.ironwoodelectronics.com.