Available from specialist distributor Switchtec, Euroclamp's SVR vertical reversed connector block enables quick, efficient isolation of equipments and circuitry by way of the connector's design.

Available from specialist distributor Switchtec, Euroclamp's SVR vertical reversed connector block enables quick, efficient isolation of equipments and circuitry by way of the connector's clever design that utilises push-in female connections for power and signal terminations. Ideal for electronic housing manufacturers and PCB manufacturers/assemblers, the connectors will also find favour with OEMs, panel builders, CEMs, kitters, and the building automation industry. In lengths from 2 to 24 poles, the Euroclamp SVR connector blocks are available in a standard flangeless design, or with a flange at each end for surface mounting - for example to a PCB.

Although lots of niche applications require it, this latter type of connector is not so readily available from other manufacturers.

When mounted in the base part of an electronic housing, the SVR connector block takes all incoming power and signals wires, so that when the top half of the equipment (the electronics) is lifted off, the male connecting strip is totally isolated.

The SVR connector blocks accept standard 5mm pitch male connecting strips, either the vertical or horizontal PCB connector PV/H**-5.00, or the vertical pin strip PVS**-5.00.

With an insulation resistance of 100Mohms, a test voltage of 2kVrms/60s, the connectors are rated at 16A/250V according to EN60998, or 12A/250V to EN61984.

The SVR connector is available as standard in green, but as with all Euroclamp terminal blocks they are also available in red, yellow, blue, orange and black, and other special colours are available upon request.

Euroclamp's SVR series are CE marked and are fully RoHS compliant while UL CSA and VDE approvals are pending.

Along with all Euroclamp products, Switchtec is able to offer the SVR connectors ex stock.

Euroclamp's MPT OEthrough panel terminals offer ease of installation and wiring in applications where there is a need to interconnect internal components, particularly in sectionalised housings.

Aimed at OEMs, panel builders, CEMs, equipment manufacturers, and filter manufacturers, Euroclamp's MPT OEthrough panel terminals offer ease of installation and wiring in applications where there is a need to interconnect internal components, particularly in sectionalised housings. They also offer good insulation properties and help to reduce stray capacitance problems by maintaining wiring in a more regulated, consistent fashion. Ideal for use in filters and control panels, there are twelve versions of the MPT series currently available based on the following models; the MTP275 rated at 24A, MPT410 (32A), MPT610 (41A), MPT1010 (57A), MPT1612 (76A), MPT2515 (101A) and the latest addition to the range, the 150A rated MPT5018.

Available from specialist distributor Switchtec, the MPT series is supplied as standard in grey plastic, however Euroclamp is able to produce the terminals to order in many colours including black, green, orange, blue, red, etc.

To suit a wide range of applications, most of the MPT series are available with different termination types.

The options available are solder tag, hook, blade or screw.

Offering versatility and convenience, there are two methods of fixing the MPT series terminals to the panel; wedge comb is fast, easy and secure, alternatively a locknut style provides a more secure fixing whilst taking a little longer to fit.

Most of the MPT series have UL/CSA, VDE, IMQ and CE approvals and Euroclamp are constantly adding to or improving the range.

Euroclamp identified that there were a small number of manufacturers for this type of terminal and that demand was strong.

As a manufacturer of terminal blocks and connectors, Euroclamp used its in-house expertise to design and manufacture a range of through panel terminal blocks.

Competitively priced, Euroclamp MPT series through panel terminals are fully RoHS compliant and available ex stock from Switchtec.

CPS Technologies offers hermetic microelectronic packages.

CPS Technologies now offers hermetic microelectronic packages. Made from materials such as Kovar, aluminum, and steel, CPS' highly engineered hermetic microelectronic packages enable successful communication for military, electronics, satellite, and aerospace markets. With over sixty years of combined experience in hermetic microelectronic packaging, CPS has supplied and assembled AlSiC (aluminum silicon carbide) components for use in hermetic microelectronic packages for select customers since 1987.

CPS operates in a vertically integrated 38,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Norton, MA, which is certified to ISO:9001:2000.

Providing quality assurance testing to MID-STD 883 and MIL-STD 202, CPS is compliant to DFARS clause 252.225-7014 ALT.1.

CPS' test and plating capabilities include Electrolytic Nickel per QQ-N-290 and ASTM B-689, electroless nickel per Mil-C-26074E and ASTM B-733, and Gold per ASTM B-488 and Mil-G-45205C.

Farnell InOne has launched a new online guide to board-mounted electromechanical (EMech) products giving design engineers the widest choice available in one place.

Farnell InOne, the high service distributor providing electronic products and services to millions of engineers and purchasing professionals, has launched a new online guide to board-mounted electromechanical (EMech) products giving design engineers the widest choice available in one place. With over a 1000 new products, from 30 manufacturers including Omron, Tyco, XP Power and Hammond, the EMech guide showcases the latest components including relays, switches, transformers, power supplies and enclosures, all available at www.farnellinone.com <>. The new guide is part of Farnell InOne's 'Technology First' initiative, which provides topical information on key and changing areas of core design and architecture as well as detailing the latest products to hit the market.

It follows hot on the heels of Farnell InOne's Microprocessor catalogue, which provides comparisons of development kits from leading microprocessor suppliers, and its Optoelectronics catalogue, the only industry guide to list a complete range of optoelectronic technology.

This campaign gives Farnell InOne the perfect platform to showcase its exclusive relationship with suppliers such as XP Power.

Steve Head, Sales and Marketing Director at XP, comments: 'Our relationship with Farnell InOne has grown from strength to strength and this campaign highlights their awareness of our market and our customers' needs.' Jamie Furness, EDE Development Manager at Farnell InOne, comments further: 'As new technology areas emerge and develop, it is essential that we keep our customers informed.

Technology First guides are designed to help electronic design engineers select the products they need easily and quickly.

They provide a wealth of supporting technical information, associated links and reference material available f to download at Electronics Design World.