‘Cadmium’
An Electronicstalk guide
Start with the news release
DC/DC converter powers 12V bus architectures from
Ericsson Power Modules, which we summarised at the time by saying "Ericsson Power Modules has introduced the PKB4513PINBLC 50W eighth-brick DC/DC converter that powers 12V intermediate bus architectures. ".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Powerful LEDs available in slim ceramic package from
Everlight Electronics: "Everlight Electronics has brought out the Shuen range of powerful and bright LEDs, which comes in a slim ceramic package. ".
In July 2009, we covered the news from ITT Interconnect Solutions
- take a look at ITT unveils connector for RF and signal contacts
which says: "The 38999 connector from ITT Interconnect Solutions delivers a reliable interconnect for both RF and signal contacts. ".
Take a look also at the news release from Deutsch, Deutsch develops composite connectors,
as well as Aerco offers Deutsch D38999 Series III connectors from Aerco,
and Deutsch introduces Wildcat connector range from Deutsch.
Latest stories...
Hamamatsu launches linear output photo IC (February 2009)
Hamamatsu Photonics has introduced a linear output photo IC, the S10604, to replace CdS photoconductive cells (also known as LDRs), used for many years in visible light sensor products.
Aerco announces Pattern 105 connector availabilty (February 2009)
The VEAM PT range of Pattern 105 connectors from ITT Cannon is now available from Aerco.
ITT develops connector protection caps (December 2008)
ITT Interconnect Solutions has developed protection caps for PT/M26482 connectors, which can be fitted easily in extreme weather conditions.
Tyco expands power relay range (December 2008)
Tyco Electronics has extended its PB range of power relays with a version called PB6.
ITT develops bayonet connectors (November 2008)
ITT Interconnect Solutions has further developed its CA range of bayonet connectors for military applications and harsh commercial environments.
HBB connectors suit high-power applications (September 2008)
Now available from Aerco are Hypertac's HBB connectors that are rated up to 750A for use in high-power applications.
Military audio connectors at the double (August 2008)
VEAM PT connectors are widely used in fighting vehicles and ground-based military communications equipment such as the MoD's Clansman and Bowman radio systems.
X-ray fluorescence analyser is made for RoHS (August 2008)
Skyray XRF has redesigned the compact EDX-3000 desktop X-ray fluorescence analyser to quickly determine the concentration of lead, cadmium and other hazardous substances in products.
Further reading
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Military spec connectors cut out cadmium
Aerco now offers rapid deliveries on zinc cobalt plated versions of D38999 series III and AB05 connectors that meet the requirements of MIL-C-26482 series 1.
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All components are free from lead and cadmium
Omron Electronics' European components operation is now fully RoHS compliant, and has removed all remaining noncompliant stock from its European warehouse in the Netherlands.