Q: In What sort of applications would I use Gold
Dot product?
A1: High speed, high bandwidth electrical interconnect applications. In
any electronic device where high frequency RF or digital data needs to
get from one PCB to another very quickly. Gold Dots work well with high-speed
processors found in high-end computers and related equipment.
A2: The miniature product line is carving an niche in connectors for small
light weight portable electronics. In addition to the standard connector
qualities, the ease of assembly, ruggedness, and compliance for large
tolerances seem to be key Gold Dot features.
Q: What sizes and configurations are available
now?
A: Connector sizes from 52 to 300 signals are available immediately
in multi row configurations. We can provide standard connector sizes and
a whole array of semi-custom and custom sizes, within design guide rules.
Details of these and other sizes are available through Online Design Guide.
Q: Can I buy only the Gold Dot flex circuit and
make my own clamp?
A: We prefer customers to use our pre-validated clamp systems. For custom
applications, allow our designers to use their expertise to aid you in
your design. Supplying the complete system is the best way we can ensure
performance and quality.
Q: Do you have a connector products catalog?
A: Yes, catalogs and brochures are available on request. We encourage
you to use our web site though where we can provide the most updated information.
Q: Do you build custom connectors?
A: Yes, custom connectors are one of our strong points.
Q: Can fiber optics be incorporated into your HDPC
connectors?
A: Yes, we have designed several versions that do just that, with anywhere
from 2 to 40 fiber optic channels.
Q: Do you have any connectors that are space qualified?
A: We have a number of connectors that have been utilized in space, including
products from our HAC-PAK and HDPC families of connectors.
Q: Do you have any connectors for "general purpose"
use?
A: Yes, our MRS connectors, which are qualified to MIL-C-28748/9
& /10 are a very versatile product that can accommodate standard
crimp contacts for power, shielded contacts for coaxial signal, wire wrap
and solder tail as well as an occasional use with fiber optics, although
the latter is usually steered into our C21 connectors, which are, essentially,
an environmental version of the MRS series.
Q: Do you have connectors for underwater use?
A: Yes, our C21 style of contact has been used extensively in
both our standard and custom connector inserts. With the C21
style, you have individually sealed contacts and cavities. Our underwater
designs have been used extensively in various towed array and streamer
applications.
Q: Do you have a standard connector
product that is protected against EMI?
A: Yes, that would be our MIL-C-28840 Circular, Naval Shipboard
Connectors. These connectors are available with or without accessories
(strain reliefs, backshells, dust covers, etc.). And, unlike other MIL
SPEC products, the entire line of products is available under the
same specification.
Q: Do you have connectors that can handle 175-200
amps?
A: Our 2 Way EV connectors may fill the bill for you. These connectors
are used, routinely, at the current you are asking about, and were originally
designed for the General Motors Electric Vehicle. They are also
being used in high power applications where MIL-C-5015 connectors
may have formerly been used. These are a durable, reliable and lower cost
alternative for high power applications.
Q: Do you have connectors that can interconnect
flexible printed circuitry and round wire?
A: Yes, our HAC-PAK connectors, which are qualified to MIL-C-28804,
are the connectors you are looking for. These are a high density, subminiature
rectangular design available in a potting, non-environmental and environmental
version of the crimp, rear release style and a fixed solder tail version
plug and receptacle. There are also 38, 88 and 132 place versions of a
co-planar fixed solder tail receptacle for flex circuitry termination.
