The Security Kit for Wire Mesh Tray is designed as a data center’s frontline defense against data for cyber attacks and physical tampering by preventing unauthorized access to cables carrying sensitive data. The first of its kind on the market, each kit easily converts existing sections of wire mesh tray into a completely enclosed, secured run for robust pathway protection. This latest solution is perfect when it comes to data center wiring as well as potentially insecure areas in office settings like conference rooms and hallways.

Top highlights of the Security Kit include:

• Single Source Supplier: Kit contains everything needed for installation including a solid steel cover, solid steel 3-sided insert and secure connectors that attach using tamper-proof screws.
• Durable Finishes: Available in pre-galvanized or black finishes that help extend the lifespan of the product.
• 3-Sided Steel Inserts: Compatible with standard Cablofil® Wire Mesh Tray, installed quickly and easily to create a partially enclosed pathway that protects and conceals cables.
• Versatile Compatibility: Easily converts sections of existing wire mesh tray system into a completely enclosed, secured

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Leviton has announced the launch of the ATLAS-X1™ FDT MILLENNIUM™ Category 6A global copper shielded system. This system features Leviton’s all new, next generation Category 6A shielded cable named FDT for Foil reduced Diameter Technology. The FDT cable utilizes a F/UTP construction and delivers the smallest outside diameter F/UTP Category 6A-rated cable on the market and is available in all appropriate fire safety ratings worldwide which includes Plenum, Riser, CPR and LSZH.

The ATLAS-X1 FDT MILLENNIUM system, utilizing ATLAS-X1 shielded connectivity and FDT cable, effectively suppresses alien crosstalk and is ideal for protecting signal integrity in noisy indoor environments where pathway space is at a premium. In short, this translates to easier installations and greater cost savings.

The all new FDT cable is enabled by Precision Twist Technology, a proprietary technology that precisely controls variation in the cable’s twist, enabling Category 6A performance in a much smaller form factor. This facilitates exceptional alien crosstalk performance, surpassing industry standards, all within a compact cable design. It is this compact design that enables customers to decrease installation costs, leveraging smaller trays and conduits in new builds and reusing existing pathways in retrofit projects.

“FDT is the most innovative shielded Cat 6A cable we have ever developed,” said Todd Harpel, Senior Director of Global Copper Cables at Leviton. “Using our Precision Twist Technology, our engineers were able to eliminate the cable cross-filler, so we’ve made a solution that is smaller, lighter, and easier to install, reducing termination time and jobsite waste.”

MILLENNIUM Copper Systems provide customers worldwide with consistent, high-quality performance, and feature environmentally conscious solutions, including bulk pack options, sustainably smart packaging, and other optimized product designs. These global systems are available through Leviton's extensive distribution network.

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Kyocera AVX has expanded its 9155-800 Series of  vertical-mate, 2.0-mm-pitch battery connectors with the addition of new seven- and eight-position models, extending the line from two to eight positions. The new series targets applications that need higher signal and current capabilities and it is compatible with both signal and power circuits.

These battery connectors are rated for 125 VAC or the DC equivalent and 1.5 A or 2 A, depending on the number of positions (five to eight and two to four, respectively). The operating temperature range extends from -40°C to 125°C. They are suited for industrial, medical and consumer electronics markets. These include handheld and portable devices that require docking or cradling, such as charging stations, patient monitoring devices, industrial devices with pluggable or programmable modules and internet equipment with battery backups.

The 9155-800 Series battery connectors use a unique contact geometry that deflects cleanly when a module, mating connector or PCB is vertically pushed into position, said Kyocera AVX, enabling full vertical engagement in pluggable modules without the risk of contact damage.

While traditional battery connectors require users to engage the contacts before rotating the mating module or PCB into position to prevent contact damage, the 9155-800 Series does not and allows mating from any angle without inadvertently damaging the contacts, the company said.

Both the sweeping beam contact design and an anti-snag feature protect the contacts from damage during deflection as well as when static. The gold-plated beryllium copper (BeCu) contacts are reported to offer “excellent” electrical and mechanical performance for more than 5,000 mating cycles.

In addition, the connectors feature plastic locating bosses and SMT anchor tabs that contribute to mechanical stability of the connector in high-shock and vibration environments. Other features include flame-retardant (UL94 V-0) black, glass-filled Nylon 46 insulators, BeCu contacts with either 0.4 µm or 0.8 µm of selective gold-over-nickel plating and pure tin tails.

The 9155-800 Series vertical-mate battery connectors are RoHS compliant and shipped in quantities of 1,000 on 330-mm-diameter reels. The series is available through distributors Digi-Key and Mouser.

Amphenol Socapex has developed a ruggedized USB Type-C connector, based on the MIL-DTL-38999 series III standard. The new USB3CFTV is designed to withstand harsh environments and demanding applications such as military communications, military planes, aerospace, commercial air and naval applications. It can be used in a range of data, power delivery and video configurations.

The USB3CFTV addresses the need for harsh environment applications that need the flexibility of a USB Type-C connector. The connector features a Tri-start thread coupling mechanism that ensures resistance to shocks, vibration and cable traction. It also features a high level of sealing protection from external fluids and dust exposure, up to IP68.

The connector’s shell size 11 and shock, vibration and traction resistance make it durable in demanding applications, said the company. It features 500 mating plug/receptacle cycles and operates over the temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.

The connector is fully reversible, which allows for bi-directional power capabilities, and it is compatible with USB 3.2 specifications. It features a power supply of up to 100 W (20 V/5 A) for demanding power requirements and supports data transmission of up to 1 meter.

The USB3CFTV connector also provides enhanced EMI protection and is available in a range of materials and coatings  that are compliant with a variety of environmental regulations. This makes it suitable for use in applications such as extreme temperatures and harsh chemical environments.

The USB3CFTV connector is now available from Amphenol Socapex and its authorized distributors. For more information, watch the USB3CFTV video.

Samtec, Inc. has launched its Generate series of high-speed edge-card connectors that support 64 Gbits/PAM4 (32 Gbits/s NRZ), are PCIe 6.0 capable and meet CXL 3.0 requirements for high-speed connectivity. The new HSEC6-DV Series can be used as the interconnect between the motherboard and add-in cards in PCIe 6.0 AI hardware designs, Samtec said.

The HSEC6-DV is rated at 240 VAC and the current rating is 1.92 A with two pins energized. The socket series is compliant to SFF-TA-1002 ×4 (1C), ×8 (2C) and ×16 (4C and 4C+). The edge-card socket strip is available with 28, 42, 70 and 84 positions per row, and mates with 1.60-mm (.062-inch) thick cards.

The HSEC6-DV’s Edge Rate contacts, in a differential pair configuration on a 0.60-mm pitch, are optimized for signal integrity performance and high cycle life.

The series offers optional weld tabs for extra mechanical strength of the connector to the PCB. The connectors are RoHS compliant, lead-free solderable.

Mating edge-card cable assemblies (GC6 Series) are available in 28, 42 and 70 positions. They are also PCIe 6.0 compatible and support 64 Gbits/s PAM4 (32 Gbits/s NRZ) applications. The cable is 34-AWG Samtec Eye Speed ultra-low-skew twinax. The cable assemblies are standard with 100-ohm differential pair signal routing.

Samtec offers a full-line of Generate high-speed edge-card connectors, rated up to 56 Gbits/s PAM4, on 0.80- and 1.00-mm centerline, with a range of configurations. They are available in vertical, right-angle, edge mount and pass-through orientations and offer power/signal combos, with press-fit tails, locks and latches.

Hirose Electric Americas has added a surface-mount version to its low-profile DF51K wire-to-board connector series. The new DF51K SMT Series is compatible with automated assembly processes, including pick-and-place machines, which simplifies the assembly process. It also saves manufacturing time and cost, the company said.

Key specifications of the 2.0-mm pitch DF51K power connector series include a rated voltage of 650-V AC/DC, support up to 3 A and an operating temperature of -55°C to 105°C. The SMT connector also features a center lock design for high-density mounting on the PCB, which also is reported to prevent damage during cable assembly and to ensure secure mating.

In addition, the positive lock provides a clear tactile click and enables users to recognize reverse mating, while preventing mechanical interference, the company said.

The DF51K Series, part of the SignalBee connector family, is available in a wide range of options, including straight/right-angle, SMT/THT, single/double row and gold/tin plating versions. Connector widths available include 6.6, 7.35, 7.7, 8.75, 9.35, 9.7, 10.15, 11.9, 12.0 and 12.05 mm and heights of 6.3, 6.6, 8.4, 8.75, 9.1, 9.7 mm.

These connectors can be used in a broad range of products, including industrial machinery, medical equipment, office equipment, robotics and smart meters. The connectors are UL and C-UL certified.

Molex has expanded its Open Compute Project (OCP) solutions with the launch of the KickStart Connector System for cabled boot drives. The all-in-one system is touted as the first OCP-compliant connector system that combines low-speed and high-speed signals and power circuits into a single cable assembly for data-center servers. The new system, developed in collaboration with OCP members, eliminates the need for multiple components, optimizes space and eases upgrades by offering a standardized approach for boot-drive peripheral connections, according to the company.

Targeting OCP-based servers, data centers, white box servers and storage systems, the integrated signal and power connector system is a standardized small form factor (SFF) TA-1036 cable assembly that complies with OCP’s Data Center Modular Hardware System (DC-MHS) specification. It is recommended in OCP’s M-PIC specification for cable-optimized, boot-peripheral connectors.

Molex said Kickstart is the only OCP-recommended internal I/O connectivity solution for boot-drive applications, which addresses storage-signal speeds. The system meets PCIe Gen 5 signal speeds, with data transfer rates up to 32 Gbps NRZ, with planned support for PCIe Gen 6.

Kickstart aligns with the form factor and mechanical structure of Molex’s OCP-recommended NearStack PCIe Connector System. Both systems offer a mated profile height of 11.10 mm, which is reported to deliver improved space optimization, increased airflow management and reduced interference with other components. The mated height of 11.10 mm meets the OCP’s maximum spec of 11.30 mm.

Samples are available for evaluation. Molex is showcasing its latest OCP-recommended and OCP-compliant connectivity solutions, including the KickStart Connector System at the OCP Global Summit, October 17-19, in Booth B1. The company will also host informative sessions and demos.

Samtec, Inc. has enhanced its open-pin-field array connectors to run analog, digital and power signals, releasing new reference designs that enable its high-performance connector arrays including the SEARAY to support analog signals.

For use in high-density RF applications, the Analog over Array reference designs enables dense, open pin-field connectors to support digital and analog differential or single-ended signaling, and power. Analog Over Array connectors can replace dozens of precision RF connectors while offering a smaller footprint, less weight and cost optimization, Samtec said. Their differential ground pattern supports RF SoCs as well as applications such as 5G wireless, remote PHY/MSOs, phased array radar, test and measurement and LEO/MEO satellites.

Performance specifications include 8-GHz bandwidth and 50-ohm system impedance for single-ended and 100-ohm for differential. Return loss is -12 dB up to 4 GHZ and -10 dB up to 8 GHz, and crosstalk isolation between channels is -69 dBc to 4 GHz and -63 dBc to 8 GHz. As an example, the return loss of a SEARAY connector running six differential pairs of RF is better than -10 dB from 0-15 GHz.

As part of a full characterization report, reference designs feature recommended pin mapping. Samtec is in the process of developing additional reference designs for applications up to 40 GHz.

Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. has expanded its miniature hybrid flexible printed circuit (FPC) to board connector family with a new design that simplifies mating with greater design flexibility. The miniature BK22 series FPC-to-board connector offers space savings and a high-power capacity, while enabling power savings.

These features enable “OEMs to reduce the size of portable devices without sacrificing power performance,” said Hirose. The connector series also enables power savings and allows up to 100 W of power delivered via USB for fast charging thanks to minimized contact resistance.

The hybrid BK22 series offers 15-A power and 0.3-A signal contacts, available in four or six signal positions with two power contacts. It has a mated height of 0.7 mm and a depth of 2.3 mm, which makes it well suited for portable devices like audio players, cameras, laptops and gaming consoles, as well as wearable devices such as ear buds, smartwatches and smart glasses.

The BK22 Series features a multi-point dimpled contact design for both the power (6-point) and signal (2-point) contacts for higher reliability and long operation life. The connector design also includes a multi-point metal lock that prevents unintended unmating due to impact and an insert molded header and receptacle, which eliminate gaps between the terminals and housing to prevent solder wicking.

The connector, with two mounting points per contact, shortens the length of electricity flow to minimize heat generation when a high current is used, Hirose said, and the unique board mounting design suppresses heat generation to 30°C or less, even when 15 A is applied.

The FPC-to-board connector series offers a fully armored design to offer enhanced robustness and a reduction in the risk of housing damage from misalignment when mating. Other features include guidance ribs, a wide self-alignment range of ±0.47 mm in the pitch direction and ±0.405 mm in the width direction to simplify mating operation, a rated voltage of 60 VAC/DC and an operating temperature of -55°C to 85°C.

Cinch Connectivity Solutions, a Bel group company, recently launched the Johnson mmWave angled 30-degree RF connector family across four product lines: SMA, 2.92 mm, 2.4 mm and 1.85 mm. The Johnson RF coax connectors, with high-frequency performance up to 67 GHz, deliver high signal integrity for a variety of applications and markets.

Thanks to their “excellent” return loss and insertion loss, these mmWave connectors can be used in demanding environments, such as for satellite communication equipment, GPS and phased array antennas, radar systems, automated test equipment and remote monitoring communication.

The 30-degree solderless connector jack family is suited for small enclosures and tight space constraints. “Angled connectors solve the challenges of stress to the minimum bend radius of the mating cable assembly,” said Cinch.

The frequency range for the 30-degree angled connectors are: 67 GHz for the 1.85 mm, 50 GHz for the 2.4 mm, 40 GHz for the 2.92mm and 26.5 GHz for the SMA.

These PCB-mounted RF connectors feature a gold-plated beryllium copper body and gold-plated contacts. They are rated to 500 mating cycles. The VSWR performance ratings are 1.35 max from DC to 67 GHz and 1.30 max from 26.5 GHz to 40 GHz.

The 30-degree angled RF connectors are available now. They can be purchased through Cinch’s distribution network: Digi-Key, Farnell, Mouser and Newark.