Southern Manufacturing 2013

Known primarily for our electronic component distribution, Genalog have always offered a comprehensive assembly service. The introduction of UL approval (ZPFW2/ZPFW8) & IPC/WHMA-A-620 in addition to ISO9001 coupled with strong investment in both automated production equipment and key personnel has given us the ability to excel in this competitive market.

From single wires to complex looms we look forward to discussing your requirements.

Ebm Papst

ebm-papst is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high efficiency fan and motor products. ebm-papst compact fans have been the standard in electronics cooling for decades. Compact, quiet and highly efficient, the energy-saving fans adapt to the cooling situation and can be intelligently networked to the device logic. They are available for all voltages and in all standard sizes.

All ebm-papst products are manufactures in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949:2009, and ISO14001.

Graham Reed, Genalog’s Managing Director, said “Being a specialist design-in distributor we feel that ebm-papst will compliment our current range of manufacturing partners and will enable Genalog to offer a more complete solution to our customers....”

Should you have any fan requirements please do not hesitate to contact our sales office. Samples and data are available on request.

IPC620- Cable Assembly Services

As part of our continued investment in our cable assembly services all of our production staff have been trained and certified to IPC/WHMA-A-620. This is in addition to our UL ZPFW2/ZPFW8 approval.
Cable assembly production now counts for over 25% of our total business and we are constantly investing in personnel and production equipment. Recent acquisitions include two Molex TM3000 crimp presses, and a number of Mical crimp presses. Inspection of our facilities is welcome and we are more than happy to offer a quotation on any cable assemblies you require.

Omnetics Micro Circular Connectors for Miniturization Of Medical Instruments

“Omnetics stocks high reliability connector inserts for fast design of medical-grade cables”

Diagnostic and monitoring devices, electronic catheters, probes, miniature camera systems, and patient-worn systems all demand increased portability and reduced size and weight.  Off-the-shelf micro circular connector inserts are often used by medical electronic instrument designers.  This promotes rapid assembly of physical prototypes and saves time and money. Design and details are available on Omnetics Connector website at http://www.omnetics.com

 These connectors and cables have been specifically designed to meet the demands for ruggedness and reliability of portable instruments.  By offering miniature connector systems small enough to be potted or molded into instrument handles, probes, and tools, the designer can keep focus on the form and function of their equipment. The high density of the connector quite often allows for a reduction in overall device size. Other uses include cables that connect key equipment in the physician’s office or hospital room to computers or monitors outside of the patient area.   

Omnetics offers several sizes of pre-molded circular connector insulators that are immediately available.  Standard connector pin- counts, offer a number of termination choices.  Solder cups, pre-wired, and thru-hole designs are all stocked to assist in rapid completion of early assemblies for testing. The connectors have proven reliability based upon being built with elements and materials that have passed very severe tests required of military and aerospace industries. 

Cable design assistance and selection is a key part of what Omnetics offers.  It is often important to target minimum diameter cables with maximum flexibility to improve equipment ease of use and patient comfort.  When higher speed video is required, special twisted-pair or high definition cables are used.  Materials qualified for medical use are specified to prevent bacteria growth and ensure that the connection system withstands sterilization or disinfection methods to be used on the medical device.  Finished medical product designs often include over-molding of the connector and cable into a hand-held assembly, a panel interface or a docking station.  For a quick visualization of an over-mold concept design or the final assembly, Omnetics uses web conferences and three-dimensional models that are shared with the designer on-line.   

Circular connector formats and details of over-molding and cables are available on the Omnetics Connector web site at http://www.omnetics.com 

Harwin Archer IDC

Harwin have added to their 1.27mm pitch of board to board connectors with a range of IDC connectors and cable assemblies. Genalog is pleased to announce that we are stocking the entire range of both straight latched headers (in loose and tape and reel format) and all of the IDC sockets. On a 1.27mm x 1.27mm pitch the sizes are 5+5, 10+10, 13+13, 17+17, 20+20 and 25+25 ways.
In addition to offering the piece parts from stock we can also manufacture the IDC assemblies to customers’ exact requirements from our in-house assembly service. Samples and data are available on request.

Our sales department are always happy to help with any requests you may have.

Omnetics Help Guide Curiosity To A Safe Landing On Mars

Omnetics Connector Corporation uses specific space qualified materials, its miniature size and low overall weight, to play a vital role in performance and success within the Deep Space exploration industry.

On August 6^th, the world sat still quietly awaiting word of a Mars landing, and at 1:25 am ET that wait was over.  “Curiosity”, the world’s largest object ever placed on Mars emerged. Treading the path that many countries and researchers have tried, developed and failed, “Curiosity” stands alone on many fronts.  From the research and development stages, to the seven minutes of terror, each component aboard had a distinct job to do.  Omnetics space qualified pin and socket nano-miniature connectors were some of those vital components aboard.  Omnetics Connector Corporation provided over a dozen nano connectors used within two Miniature Inertial Measurement Units, (MIMU) aboard “Curiosity”.  These components were vital in terms of ensuring a safe landing for “Curiosity” on the red planet.  Connector designs can be seen at http://www.omnetics.com.

Harwin Expand EZ-BoardWare Range

Harwin announce additions to the their EZ BoardWare range. These additons eliminate the need for costly secondly operations.

The new addtions include:

EZ-Cable Clips...

SMT PCB Socket...

EZ-Jumper Links...

Alpha introduce EcoWire

Genalog has partnered with Alpha Wire to continue to bring you the latest and greatest in wire, cable, tubing and wire management products. Alpha Wire gives you choices so you can find the exact products for your application. We offer the brands respected in the industry—like the high performance of Xtra-Guard cable, the broad offering of Manhattan electrical cable, the seaworthy toughness of Dearborn marine cable, or the exceptional sealing and protection of FIT heat-shrink tubing. We have a wide range of wire, cable, tubing, and accessories that will make any application perform to spec.

Alpha Wire’s EcoWire™ Hook-Up Wire, Better Performing, Better for the Environment

Alpha Wire’s Eco Wire™ is the latest innovation in hook-up wire, a true engineering breakthrough. Eco Wire combines increased performance with minimal environmental impact. Smaller and lighter, yet tougher than its PVC based counterparts, Eco Wire is the environmentally friendly alternative to PVC.

EcoWire Highlights
Compared to PVC:

· Up to 45% smaller diameter

· Up to 40% lighter weight

· 10x abrasion resistance

• Non-halogenated
• UL AWM 11028
• CSA AWM I A/B
• Oil resistant to Oil Res. 1
• Meets VW-1 UL 1581
• -40°C to +105°C temperature range

Applications - EcoWire provides many advantages over PVC and is a perfect fit for a broad range of hook-up wire applications. Due to these advantages it is also being adopted for use in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.
Product Specifications
Materials - Conductors: Stranded or solid tinned copper , Insulation: mPPE (modified polyphenylene ether )
Electrical - Voltage: 600 volts
Physical & Mechanical - Temperature Range: -40°C to +105°C
Approvals
CSA AWM I A/B FT1
UL AWM Style 11028
RoHS compliant
REACH compliant

Stock Colors - White, Black, Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Brown, Orange, Slate, Violet, Yellow/Green
Availability & Pricing - EcoWire is available for order immediately in sizes ranging from 28 to 10 AWG. It is available in 100 ft and 1,000 ft put-ups in a stranded construction, with 18 and 14 AWG also available in a solid construction. Samples are available upon request through your Inside Sales Associate.

**EcoWire is a trademark of Alpha Wire

Latching Micro-D Connectors from Omnetics

Omnetics Connector Corporation, a world leader in miniature connector and cable harness solutions, has entered the Micro-D market. Within less than a year of making the decision to enter the Micro-D mix, Omnetics was awarded QPL status on Mil-DTL-83513 (Slash 01 through 04). Just entering the fray was not enough for the innovative company. Omnetics had designed a revolutionary latching mechanism for the connector. Historically Micro-D retention options were limited to screws. There has been no simple to use tool-less locking mechanism available until now. Omnetics has created a robust latching system that replaces the screws with finger release side latches on the Micro-D.

Omnetics offers this latching system in two different ways. The first option is to have the latching mechanism built directly into a metal housing that was designed specifically with the latching system in mind. The second way allows users to retrofit the latching mechanism into existing Micro-Ds. The retro fit kit utilizes the standard holes typically used to house the different styles of retention screws. Both these latching systems designed, developed and produced by Omnetics are classified as patent pending.

The Latching Micro-D comes with standard pin counts from 9-51 positions and is organized on a 50 mil (1.27 mm) pitch. This Latching Micro-Ds utilize the same contact system that Omnetics uses in their QPL Micro-Ds per MIL-DTL-83513. The performance matches and exceeds the requirements of MIL-DTL-83513. The positive latching process quickly mates and de-mates when as needed without the use of tools or the need to unscrew fasteners. The operator can click it and forget it. Designed for a wide variety of markets including Instrumentation, Medical, Avionics and Homeland Security, this new connector is sure to get noticed in the industry very quickly.

International Sales Manager, Joe Held of Omnetics, says “We have been one of the world leaders in miniaturization and nano sized connectors for many years. We have always been driven to make connectors that were smaller than Micro-Ds. We had made the decision to stay out of the crowded Micro-D market and stuck to that decision for over 25 years. However, we have noticed more and more Micro-D manufacturers coming into our nano world. To stay competitive we made the business decision in 2010 to enter the Micro-D market. In true Omnetics’ fashion we decided to do so in a revolutionary way with an innovative improvement to an old standard.”

Worlds Smallest Circular Connectors Now Available in Break-Away Format.

Omnetics nano series of circular connectors are now available in a break away configuration. These connectors are the smallest Mil-Quality circulars available today. With the ability to withstand high shock and vibrations while maintaining their electrical integrity, the break away feature is ideal for the most demanding applications where size and ruggedness are valued. Designed with an extra retention spring these connectors are engineer to release (break away) at a pre-determined force. These connectors are also available with added waterproof sealing up to IP-68 for the mated pair.

These high density multi-position connectors are available in sizes from 2-28 positions and have contacts arranged on a .025” (.64 mm) pitch. Utilizing a military quality contact system these connectors are ideal for applications where size, weight and overall reliability are critical.

Omnetics most Compact Connector Offereing to date.

The Polarized Nano series is the most compact arrangement yet coming out of Omnetics Connector Corporation. The insulators are designed to hold one row of pins and one row of sockets. This configuration effectively polarizes the connector without the additional space required for guide pins.

The .025" (.64 mm) spacing and mil quality, gold plated contact system makes this one of the smallest Hi-Rel connectors on the market today. The Polarized nano series is available in 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 position sizes.

Termination options include: Pre-Wiring, Straight tail, Horizontal SMT, and Vertical SMT.

New EMI/RFI shielded Datamate connectors from Harwin expand the J-Tek range

Harwin are pleased to announce that its 2mm Datamate hi-rel connector family is now available with single-piece, machined metal backshells that provide electrical screening against RFI and EMI interference.

Manufactured in aluminium alloy and nickel plated for electrical performance and corrosion resistance, when used in conjunction with the relevant J-Tek Datamate connectors and metal braid, these backshells ensure full 360 degree electrical shielding.

Designed to attach to a wide variety of standard metallic braids using industry standard tools, the backshells enable the shield braid to be connected through the backshell to the PCB ground plane.

Available in female cable-to-PCB-mount and female cable-to-panel-mount configurations in a range of sizes including 6, 10, 14, 20 and 26 positions, the backshells also provide excellent design flexibility.

Comments Product Manager Paul Gillam: “Designed to improve high speed transmission of signals and data by ensuring good protection against radio frequency and electromagnetic interference (RFI/EMI), the Datamate S-Tek connectors with backshells will suit many applications in the Military and Aerospace marketplace, as well as in Industrial Electronics and Control system applications.”

Delivering 55/125/56 (-55 to +125°C, 56 day damp heat steady state) performance levels the new backshells are mechanically strong and easily assembled using industry standard tooling. The Datamate J-Tek connectors also feature jackscrews for added mating security.

Harwin's Archer M50/M52 range delivers fine pitch reliability when you want it
Competitive pricing; in-depth stocks in the channels; free samples.

Harwin's successful M50 and M52 fine pitch board-to-board connector series has now been given the brand name Archer.

The range is available in a wide variety of mating heights, with sockets from 2.2 to 8.5mm, and with different mounting options. Available in SIL and DIL styles with row spacings of 1.27 or 2.54mm,

Archer connectors feature a current rating of 1A per contact, voltage rating of 150V AC and an insulation resistance of 1,000MΩ minimum.

Insertion force is as low as 0.6N max, and the operating temperature range is -40 to +105°C.

• M50-3xx and Variant Pin Headers - 1.27mm pitch double row headers and sockets
• M50-4xx - 1.27mm pitch double row headers and sockets with polarisation and shrouding
• M52, including Variant Pin Headers - 1.27mm x 2.54mm pitch, single and double row

Comments Wendy Bourne, Technical & Marketing Engineer: “We have chosen to bring together all our 1.27mm pitch connectors under the Archer brand to emphasize three elements: their price - they are several percentage points more cost-effective than the competition; their instant availability - they are stocked in depth for immediate despatch at Harwin and our distribution channel; and their reliability and high quality - key elements that Harwin has built its reputation on.” Wendy is available to discuss technical design-in questions on the Archer range - as well as Harwin's Datamate hi-rel connector family and other products - through our Live Help feature.

Harwin's broad range of Archer connectors is available as evaluation samples, just fill out the request form on the right. They are suitable for a huge number of applications including industrial controls, test equipment, PoS terminals, security systems, automotive control units, communications and datacoms products, diagnostic equipment and Mil/Aero systems.

Portsmouth, September 2010

High-reliability interconnect company Harwin has announced that its C90 MIL-C-5015-style commercial connector series has been improved for increased ease-of-use.

Compatible with other MIL-C-5015-style devices, the new C90 connectors feature re-styled rear flanges and end-bells to deliver a more streamlined profile.

Available from stock in 10SL, 12S and 14S sizes and with end caps and rubber bushing attachments to suit the entire product family, the newly-available connectors increase design flexibility.

Termination options include cable, straight plug or panel mount style. Applications include mass transit, robotics, machine tools, welding equipment, extension leads, power cords and industrial and agricultural vehicles, plus COTS applications where Mil qualification is not mandatory.

End caps are available with inner or exterior thread, so it is possible either to screw the cap into or onto the connector. Rubber bushings deliver IP 67 sealing, protecting the connector from water dust and chemical ingress. End caps are manufactured from an aluminium alloy and are fully ROHS-compliant and competitively priced. To ensure end caps are not mislaid, they are attached to the connector body via a sturdy aluminium chrome chain.

Product Manager Paul Gillam commented: “We believe that our redesigned C90 connector family will facilitate and simplify new designs while remaining compatible with other MIL-DTL-5015 products that already exist in the market.”