SANTA ANA, CA – February 9, 2010 – ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects, and cable assemblies, offers a comprehensive range of zero insertion force (ZIF) connectors for medical diagnostic and imaging equipment. Utilizing a landed contact system, there is no connector engagement force and the only wear on the contacts occurs as they are pressed together and lightly wiped past each other during the camming and locking operation.
“The long life and rapid mating are achieved through the use of our ZIF design, as contacts in the plug and receptacle do not touch each other while the connector halves are being engaged,” said Keith Teichmann, director of marketing for ITT Interconnect Solutions. “As a result of this design, not only do the connectors feature a minimum rated life of 10,000 complete mating and unmating cycles with no performance loss, but they can be mated in less than two seconds and crosstalk is kept to a minimum, making them ideal for ultrasound, patient monitoring and portable imaging equipment, MRI machines, and hospital equipment.”
ITT’s ZIF plug and receptacle devices include the DL Series and DLD Series thermoplastic connectors; DLM Series, DL4 Series and DLP136-272 Series aluminum connectors; DLP 408 Series zinc alloy connector; and QLC zinc connector. Available in contact arrangements ranging from 60 to 2496, the connectors feature gold-plated copper alloy contact material and cost as much as 25% less per mated line than singular high-density rack-and-panel connectors.
Typical pricing for the ITT’s line of ZIF connectors ranges from $6.00 to $1500.00 each in minimum order quantities of 5 pieces. Lead time is from 6 to 14 weeks.
About ITT Interconnect Solutions
ITT Interconnect Solutions is an international manufacturer and supplier of connectors including circular, rectangular, fiber optic, RF, power and high voltage, audio, PCMCIA, Compact Flash Card, enclosures, cable assemblies, and application specific custom solutions. The Interconnect Solutions portfolio includes the brands Cannon, VEAM, and BIW. For more information on ITT Interconnect Solutions and an archive of its press releases, please visit www.ittcannon.com.
About ITT
ITT Corporation is a high-technology engineering and manufacturing company operating on all seven continents in three vital markets: water and fluids management, global defense and security, and motion and flow control. With a heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver extraordinary solutions that create more livable environments, provide protection and safety and connect our world. Headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., the company generated 2009 revenue of $10.9 billion. www.itt.com
