Termination method wins international patents

Rapid Conn has received US and Chinese patents for a novel termination method for cable assemblies that ensures high-speed reliability and automation capability.

Rapid Conn has received US and Chinese patents for a novel termination method for cable assemblies that ensures high-speed reliability and automation capability.

The solderless termination method is environmentally friendly as it eliminates the need for lead which is a hazardous substance.

Rapid Conn's parent company is employing this patented method in its Serial-ATA (SATA) high-speed signal cable products.

The patent will give the company a competitive advantage by preventing others from using this low-cost method to achieve the stringent electrical requirements set forth in the SATA Industry Standard Specification.

Director of Engineering, Robert Tondreault adds: "These patent awards are a recognition of our engineering capability; we have been working to perfect this unique design over the last two years".

"The method of termination is significantly advanced compared with the technology used by our competitors".

"Our design is solder-less and highly repeatable thereby increasing performance, efficiencies, and quality".

"In addition to further employment of this technology we are in the process of completing more semi-automatic assembly equipment to increase our production capacity in China over the next few months to meet the growing demands for the SATA product family".

Rapid Conn views this patent as a significant asset and will aggressively protect its proprietary design from infringement.

Worldwide annual usage of these cables exceeds US $94 million.

The company has also applied for other international patents of this method of which all are pending.

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