Automation Parts

Link Introduces Lynx Coaxial Attenuators Link Microtek has expanded its portfolio of Lynx non-ITAR components with a range of low-cost 50-ohm coaxial attenuators covering the frequency range DC to 6GHz. The attenuators are available with SMA or N-type connectors and offer power ratings from 2W to 100W. Apart from the 2W versions, all devices in the range incorporate cooling fins to provide optimum heat dissipation. Particularly suitable for use in communications and radar systems, the Lynx attenuators are said to provide excellent performance, with VSWRs as low as 1.1:1 and a typical operating temperature range of -30 to 65C. The most popular models are now available from stock with no minimum order quantities. Lynx is a brand resulting from the collaboration of Elexo of France, Globes Elektronik of Germany and Link Microtek of the UK. The attenuators are available throughout Europe from any of the three Lynx partner companies.

Tyco Offers Sigma-Link Copper-Cabling Solutions Sigma-Link from Tyco Electronics's Amp Netconnect business unit is a range of pre-terminated high-speed copper-cabling solutions designed for ease of installation in office networks and data centres. The Amp Netconnect Sigma-Link system offers all performance and link classes including Category 6/Class E, Category 6A/Class EA and Category 7A/Class FA to support current applications at speeds of up to 10Gbit/s over copper cable. The Class FA version has been developed to support future applications at up to 40Gbit/s. The system is fully standards compliant and is suitable for equipment cabling in data centres. Performance of the Sigma-Link system is ensured by factory testing of all cable assemblies. Traceability of the far end is achieved by an integrated plastic optical fibre, which facilitates identification after installation. The system is fully compliant to TIA/EIA 942 and EN 50173-5, which are specific data-centre standards....