EDAC
EDAC makes some of the most complex and innovative interconnect products in the world. Recognized as a global leader, EDAC provides design, manufacturing and logistics solutions, delivering superior quality and customer service to global distribution channels and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in computing and storage, medical, aerospace, industrial, communications networks,
consumer and clean technology sectors.
The medical environment demands robust connectors that deliver extremely accurate signals often under adverse conditions. High reliability sealed connectors that offer maximum benefits while withstanding long product life cycles are prevalent in medical equipment. Medical applications demand the highest quality components and EDAC delivers the very best solutions in full compliance with established medical design parameters. The most common connectors used in medical applications are Headers, Waterproof, D-Subs and HDMI.
Featured Products:
- Header Connectors
- Waterproof
- D-Subs
- HDMI
- Card Edge Connectors
Headers provide a common inexpensive solution to mating all kinds of boards in medical test equipment.
A header is an electrical connector consisting of one or more rows of pins. Headers come in two forms: male (pin) and female (socket). Headers are often used on PCB’s (printed circuit boards) for making connections. Connections can be to other PCB’s, plugging in wires or other connectors or can be used as a jumper (a jumper is a conductor used to close a break or by-pass electrical current. • Header posts can be cut to any height and board depth • Wide variety of plating options • Vertical, right angle or custom bends • Breakaway design allows for easy separation into smaller units • Sockets available with right angle and SMT contacts
EDAC offers a broad range of box, pin, and socket header connectors in the market. Box headers are widely used for board to board, or wire to board connections. Right angle, vertical and even custom bends are available. The breakaway design allows for separation into smaller units. Pin Headers mate with socket receptacles, providing a reliable and economical BTB connection. Available in multiple contact spacing options, in single, two or three row configurations.
Highlights:
- Header posts can be cut to any height and board depth
- Wide variety of plating options
- Vertical, right angle or custom bends
- Breakaway design allows for easy separation into smaller units
- Sockets available with right angle and SMT contacts
Types of Header Connectors: Box Header Connectors, Pin Header Connctors, Socket Header Connectors, DIN Header Connectors
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D-subs are commonly used to interface medical equipment with computers to record patient test data. EDAC offers an extensive range of industry standard D-Subminiature connectors. Their D-Sub+ family are available in standard density with 9, 15, 25, 37, and 50 contacts or high density versions with 15, 26, 44, 62 and 78 contacts. EDAC’s stamped contacts provide 3 amps while our machined pins provide up to 5 amps. Our power combo versions with power pins provide up to 40 amps in combination with the data pinsVertical and right angle orientations, along with a variety of termination, plating and mounting options are available. They’re also available in a stacked configuration.
Highlights
- D-sub connectors in standard, video and high density formats
- From 9 to 50 pins (Standard), 15 to 78 pins (Hi-Density) or 29 pin (DVI)
- Wide variety of footprints in vertical or right angle through hole PCB styles
- Gold flash or gold plated contact surfaces, machined contact versions available
- Metal shells provide EMI and RFI shielding
- Plastic / metal or all metal versions available
- Dual port stacked right angle connectors available, with matched or mixed connectors
- Digital Video (DVI) and VESA / VGA styles available
Waterproof d-sub connectors are also available with epoxy sealed contacts at the rear, and an o-ring seal to the panel. EDAC’s molding process to seal the db connector fills every void with epoxy to provide no air bubbles and no wicking of epoxy up the contacts.
Waterproof D-Subs
The EDAC IP67 rated waterproof D-Subminiature connectors are available in both standard and high density packages. Plug and receptacles in 9, 15, 25, 26, 37, and 44 pin versions are available as well as high power combo configurations. Vertical and right angle footprints, with a variety of termination styles, contact plating thicknesses, and mounting options are available. A solid performer in rugged applications and harsh environments.
Features:
- Standard E, A, B, and C shell sizes with contact positions of 9, 15, 25, and 37 for standard density or 15, 26, and 44 for high density DSub connectors, respectively. Waterproof power combo uses shell sizes E, A, and B and is offered in 12 industry standard contact layout configurations (see next page)
- Signal contacts for waterproof or signal combined with power contacts for power combo up to 40 amps • Various board and flange mounting options are available for exceptional retention to the PC board or panel and connector
- IP67 as per IEC60526 is achieved by a special epoxy sealing process, providing zero ingress with no wicking up the leads and a smooth molded finish with no air bubbles. Combined with an o-ring seal to panel
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Waterproof connectors are used in medical lab environments when exposure to fluids is expected.
Enhancing one of EDAC’s original connector lines, the E-Seal family of D-Sub’s, USB’s, HDMI, Inline Wire to Wire and Wire to Board connectors, we have expanded it’s offering to include a complete range of waterproof options as part of our E-Seal series of products.
Highlights
- E-seal uses a Proprietary epoxy sealing process through which seals the entire back of the connector rather than at individual pins. This provides for complete sealing with an impeccably smooth finish and guarantees no water ingress as fully tested to IP67 standards
- Full range of D-subs from DB 9 right through to a maximum of 78 positions available
- Standard and high density footprints are readily available in vertical or right angle orientations. Plating options vary from gold flash to 30u” of gold and include a wide variety of mounting options
- Combo Power D-subs which can carry up to 20 amps on the Power pins
- USB Type A and B wire to wire use quarter turn twist and lock over mold and O-ring for the perfect seal every time
- USB Micro B saves valuable board space and provides maximum cable retention. Fully epoxy sealed at rear plus a custom O-Ring reliably seals the shell to panel
- IP67 Waterproof HDMI cable connectors with quarter turn twist and lock over mold and O-ring provide for a rugged waterproof connection in all outdoor video applications
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HDMI connectors are used in medical applications including Catha scopes and X-ray equipment to feed video signals to display panels.
An HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector is a fully digital audio/video standard and interface for transmitting encrypted streams consisting of uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed audio data. EDAC HDMI connectors follow industry standards and are available in vertical or right-angle orientations. Single or dual port versions are available. These deliver high speed video transmissions resulting in very high-resolution images.
Highlights:
- Standard 19 pin type A, micro versions, and an automotive shrouded version are available
- Vertical or right angle and single or dual stacked
- Plating options from gold flash to 30u” gold for high insertion cycles
- Hot pluggable
- Synchronous and asynchronous data transfers
Waterproof HDMI Connectors
Waterproof HDMI connectors follow industry standards and are available with a quarter turn, twist and lock, bayonet locking system offering easy mating and an ultra secure connection. Fully sealed on the back end with an o-ring seal to the panel ensures no water ingress. These IP67 rated connectors are fully submersible and deliver high speed video transmissions resulting in very high resolution images.
Features:
- Plating options from gold flash to 30µ” gold plating
- Quarter turn, twist and lock, bayonet style locking mechanism
- Silicone rubber seals and fully potted terminals
- Hot pluggable
- Synchronous or asynchronous high speed data transmissions
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Card edge connectors are widely used in medical applications due to their reliability, high performance, and ease of use. These connectors provide an efficient means to connect printed circuit boards (PCBs) to various medical devices, ensuring stable and high-quality electrical connections.
EDAC prides itself on its flexible approach in the design of connectors and see this ability as their differentiator. Using EDAC cardEDGE+ edge connectors means customers have additional design options and more opportunity to tailor their interconnect requirements to their actual needs.
Features & Benefits:
- Additional contact terminations
- Extra mounting options
- Mutiple card guide solutions
- High temperature insulators
- Extra row spaces
- Multiple PCB footprints
- Choice of insulator colours
- Contact plating options
- Superior quality
- Competitively priced
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EDAC Featured Products
The EDAC USB 3.1 Type C connector is part of their 690 Series of durable USB connectors. The connector complies to the 3.1 standard, offers reversible mating of cables and provides up to 5 amps current and 100 watts power. All of this in a package size close to a micro B! The signal pins can transport data at speeds up to 10ghz. Available in male plug and 5 female board mount versions in vertical and right angle with different stand-off heights.
In addition, the 690 Series is RoHS compliant and offers single port HDMI, dual port HDMI, dual port combo HDMI & Type A connectors. EDAC Type C 3.1 is your best choice for high power and fast data in one package.
Features & Benefits:
- Up to 10 Gbps communication speed for USB 3.1 Type C.
- Industry standard plug and play technology
- Compatible with synchronous and asynchronous data transfer
- Data and power combined in one small package
- RoHS compliant
- 1500 cycles minimum ensures long lasting durability.
- 35N maximum mating for and 10N unmating force
EDAC specializes in custom solutions meeting specific application requirements in either full custom designs or through modifications of standard products. What sets EDAC apart in the connector industry is our ability to manufacture ‘made-to-spec’ and full custom connectors at low and high volumes. This includes basic modifications to an existing product to clean-sheet design for a unique end solution.
When an engineer will find themself in a situation where standard, off-the-shelf connectors are unable to meet all application needs, designing a custom connector can be no small feat. The vast amount of knowledge and industry know-how needed can leave engineers facing significant challenges, and the large costs associated with tooling, prototyping, and production can quickly overwhelm even the best engineers. EDAC, with its years of experience in custom connector design and manufacturing, offers engineers an excellent solution which takes advantage of the latest innovations and prototyping technologies to reduce the time needed to develop new solutions while reducing the costs associated. Heilind and EDAC can work together to get you there. Contact your local sales representative for help designing a custom solution.
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