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News Release from: ITT Interconnect Solutions | Subject: Components for medical devices
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 08 December 2005
Component range meets medical
requirements
Connectors, switches and interface products to support the latest medical technology are available from ITT Electronic Components.
Connectors, switches and interface products to support the latest medical technology are available from ITT Electronic Components Key priorities for medical device developers include reliability, ergonomics and miniaturization
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 1 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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It is often vital that connectors are easy to use, for example.
In emergency situations, pausing to disconnect a piece of equipment could incur a life-threatening delay.
ITT Electronic Components has developed custom break-away connectors that virtually eliminate disconnect times while preventing damage to equipment.
Stringent mechanical and electrical specifications are often presented by applications such as patient monitoring and diagnosis.
ITT Electronic Components products are designed to meet or exceed the crosstalk, RFI/EMI, capacitance/impedance and IEC safety requirements demanded of its customers.
Leading manufacturers of imaging equipment employ a zero-insertion force connector from ITT Electronic Components, the Cannon DLP connector, which is capable of transmitting enormous amounts of data with minimal crosstalk.
The company has also supplied parts for the latest generation of ultrasound equipment, supporting new levels of resolution and depth.
The offering extends from standard products, including D-subminiature connectors and switches, to custom parts, such as cable assemblies and control panels.
Many components have been developed in consultation with application developers and healthcare professionals, addressing the specific requirements of imaging systems, self-care equipment, patient monitoring, dental equipment and other applications.
ITT Electronic Components has extensive custom-engineering capabilities, with the ability to provide bespoke power-switching components, joysticks and screen-printed control panels.
The company is also equipped to support the turnkey design and manufacture of PCBs.
Depending on the application, ITT Electronic Components selects materials that are compatible with autoclave or which meet challenging requirements with respect to temperature cycling, vibration and sealing. Request a free brochure from ITT Interconnect Solutions ...
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