
‘Cadmium’
An Electronicstalk guide
Start with the news release Connectors suited for use in combat vehicle drives from Smiths Interconnect - Hypertac, which we summarised at the time by saying "The HBB range of connectors can be used in electric drives and servos for fighting vehicles, power generation, avionics systems, civil aerospace, rail transportation, automotive and medical sectors. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Connector protects electrical and security cables from PMA: "PMA, a specialist in nylon-based cable protection systems, has developed the BOO conduit connection 90, designed to surround electrical wiring on door locking and alarm systems.".
In August 2010, we covered the news from FC Lane Electronics - take a look at Circular connectors suit industrial applications which says: "Lane Electronics has launched a range of screw-coupling circular connectors ideally suited for use in industrial environments where a high resistance to vibration and ingress of liquids are crucial.".
Take a look also at the news release from Everlight Electronics, Everlight launches 3W Shuen high-power LED, as well as DC/DC converter powers 12V bus architectures from Ericsson Power Modules, and Powerful LEDs available in slim ceramic package from Everlight Electronics.
Latest stories...
ITT unveils connector for RF and signal contacts (July 2009)
The 38999 connector from ITT Interconnect Solutions delivers a reliable interconnect for both RF and signal contacts.
Deutsch develops composite connectors (May 2009)
The latest addition to the range of harsh environment connectors from Deutsch is a composite version of its DTS-RJ45 connector for Ethernet applications.
Aerco offers Deutsch D38999 Series III connectors (April 2009)
Aerco is now stocking the complete range of Deutsch MIL-DTL-D38999 Series III connectors, offering a five-day delivery with no minimum order quantities (MoQs) and same-day delivery of stock parts.
Deutsch introduces Wildcat connector range (February 2009)
Deutsch has developed the Wildcat range of high-density electrical connectors.
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.
Further reading
- 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. - 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.

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