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News Release from: 3M Electronics and Interconnect Solutions | Subject: 68-position MDR I/O board-mount connector
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 13 June 2007
SCSI-2 connector does away with pin and
socket
68-position MDR I/O board-mount connector conforms to the standard contact pattern of popular SCSI-2 pin-and-socket interfaces.
3M has a 68-position MDR I/O board-mount connector that conforms to the standard contact pattern of popular SCSI-2 pin-and-socket interfaces The new configuration allows use of 3M's robust MDR wiper-on-wiper connector system in applications that previously used traditional pin-and-socket SCSI-2 connectors
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 27 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Cables are designed for internal and external cabinets where there is a need for ruggedness and low frequency data transmission ranges.
The 3M MDR SCSI-3 footprint version is available in a 68-pin count configuration and mates to all 3M MDR 68-position wire-mount plugs.
The MDR connector is suitable for use in a broad array of box-to-box applications, including telecommunications, networking, enterprise computing and factory automation.
The connector's ribbon-style contact eliminates "pin stubbing" failures that can occur in pin-and-socket I/O connectors and is reliable in repetitive plug-unplug applications.
The connector's 360-degree shielding contributes to improved signal integrity.
Available options include a thumbscrew for secure attachment in challenging environments and a quick-release latch for fast, easy installation.
A board-lock retention feature helps to ensure a reliable connection.
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