Oval Contact connector can deliver data rates up to 10Gbps per pair. Features improved signal integrity via reduced cross talk. Designed for high-speed applications, including 10/40G Ethernet, HDMI/DVI video, 1/2/4/8G Fibre Channel, SATA, Serial RapidIO and PCI Express. Is reportedly ideal for use in defense, commercial and industrial markets. Comes in nine insert patterns, the largest of which includes 21 differential pairs in a MIL-DTL-38999 series III shell size of 25.  Has front release, rear removable contact system. Uses off-the-shelf Mil Spec backshells. Solder cup, crimp and PCB tail termination contacts are available. Contact and plating materials are consistent with SAE-AS39029. Withstands a minimum of 500 mating cycles and features an operating temperature range of -65° to +175°C.

Amphenol Aerospace, www.amphenol-aerospace.com
 

Fortegra 351 toughening technology improves toughness of epoxy systems for laminates, adhesives, composites, castings and coatings. Is said to increase reliability and durability under high mechanical stresses during drilling process, while also helping maintain thermomechanical and electrical properties. Is based on dispersed preformed particulate toughening technology, which complements existing proprietary block copolymer technology.

Dow Chemical, www.dow.com

 

TimingDesigner 9.3 static timing analysis tool eases customization of diagrams and documentation Incorporates many supporting features to make styling and image exporting easier.

Read more: EMA Releases TimingDesigner 9.3 Static Timing Analysis Tool

SEC Conflict Mineral Compliance system permits companies to maintain trade secrets about products and raw materials while simultaneously providing supply chain traceability. Users can upload reporting templates such as EICC-GeSI and IPC templates to a central data set for regulatory risk assessments and compliance reporting.

Tracks conflict minerals in a supply chain

Manipulates data for SEC Dodd Frank reporting requirements

Includes regulatory assessments for REACH, RoHS, WEEE, EPA TSCA and California Prop 65

Comes as part of the Material Disclosure software line.

Actio, www.actio.net