Stewart Connector’s Newly Formulated EPP-918A Gel Extends the Life of RJ45 and RJ11 Modular Connectors
November 02 2010 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Stewart Connector, a division of Bel Fuse Inc. (NASDAQ: BELFA)
(NASDAQ: BELFB), today released RJ modular connectors coated with
an Environmentally Protective Compound, EPP-918A gel. This newly
formulated proprietary gel is developed exclusively to provide both
lubrication and pore blocking properties to significantly extend
the life of voice and data connections. Offering excellent
corrosion, dirt, moisture, humidity, and chemical resistance, the
gel also protects the integrity of RJ45 and RJ11 jacks from wear
resulting from repetitive mating/un-mating forces. EPP-918A
contains Ultraviolet (UV) tracer dye to enable visual inspection,
and is applied to connectors' gold-plated contacts during
manufacturing. Notably, Low Level Contact Resistance (LLCR)
reliability tests indicate no significant changes to contacts to
10,000 cycles. In addition to single-port jacks, the gel is
available on all shielded/unshielded Stewart Connector modular
devices including those with up to 12 ports, in vertical and right
angle configurations, and with/without LEDs. EPP-918A parts are
more eco-friendly than conventional modular connectors as their
long life cuts down on the waste resulting from discarded
electronic components.
Meeting the stringent requirements for modular connectors
utilized in harsh environmental conditions, the RoHS- and
REACH-compliant jacks are confidently specified for virtually all
industrial, commercial, and consumer applications where
environmental protection and/or multiple mating cycles are
required. They are most commonly used in FTTH (Fiber to the Home),
industrial Ethernet, and outdoor network and communications
equipment. Jacks are highly appropriate in military field
equipment, field test equipment, EMT communications devices, fire
and law enforcement equipment, marine environments, and in mining,
oil, and manufacturing applications. Stewart Connector's EPP-918A
parts are moreover appropriate in electronic gaming and video
equipment.
The modular jacks' specifications include an operating
temperature range of from -40 degrees C to +85 degrees C, and
withstand high temperature soldering (in excess of 260 degrees C
for 10 seconds). EPP-918A gel adheres to contacts instantly upon
application and remains intact, eliminating the additional tape,
mechanical barriers, or cure time frequently required with
competitive products. For more information visit
http://www.belfuse.com/Data/UploadedFiles/EPP-918a.pdf
The cost of adding EPP-918A to Stewart Connector’s RJ modular
connectors ranges from $0.20 to $0.30 per port. Samples are
immediately available for design-in quantities. To locate a
representative or distributor, visit
http://belfuse.com/StewartConnector/RepsList.asp, or
http://belfuse.com/StewartConnector/DistributorList.asp.
About Bel
Bel (www.belfuse.com) and its divisions, including Stewart
Connector, are primarily engaged in the design, manufacture, and
sale of products used in networking, telecommunications, high-
speed data transmission, and consumer electronics. Products include
magnetics (discrete components, power transformers and MagJack®
connectors with integrated magnetics), modules (DC/DC converters,
integrated analog front-end modules, custom designs), circuit
protection (miniature, micro and surface mount fuses) and
interconnect devices (passive jacks, plugs and cable assemblies).
The Company operates facilities around the world.
Except for historical information contained in this news
release, the matters discussed are (including information regarding
EPP-918A Environmentally Protective Product) forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Among the factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially are the
following: the effect of business and economic conditions, the
impact of competitive products and pricing; capacity and supply
constraints or difficulties; product development, commercializing
or technological difficulties; the regulatory and trade
environment; and the risk factors reported from time to time in the
Company's SEC reports.
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