Teradyne Connection Systems Introduces the Aptera Low-Profile Connector; New Platform Optimized for Tight Packaging Challenges.NASHUA, N.H. -- Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : TER Third version. See bis. ) Connection Systems Division (TCS (Transportation Control System) A widely used integrated information system for railroad transportation developed by the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was later implemented by Union Pacific when the companies merged. ), the industry leader in high-performance connection systems, today announced the launch of its Aptera(TM) connector platform offering a low-profile solution for server, storage, and networking applications. The Aptera connector's low-profile design addresses difficult packaging challenges by balancing high-speed interconnect with the need to conserve board space and maximize airflow. The connector's 10mm (.39 inch) slot pitch The distance between like-colored phosphor stripes in a CRT that uses a slot mask. This is slightly closer than the dot pitch in traditional shadow mask CRTs, which measures the diagonal distance between dots. See slot mask. offers flexibility for applications that need high-performance connectors in tight spaces. Electrical test results demonstrate excellent transmission characteristics and cross talk under 2 percent at a 50 pico second rise time (20-80%). Combined with a matched impedance interface and zero skew (1) The misalignment of a document or punch card in the feed tray or hopper that prohibits it from being scanned or read properly. (2) In facsimile, the difference in rectangularity between the received and transmitted page. , the Aptera connector platform is scalable for future system design requirements. "We worked very closely with our customers to develop this solution for tight slot pitch applications where thermal management was a significant challenge," said Tom Pitten, Vice President Development Engineering at TCS. "Aptera's low-profile design does not impede air flow and, at the same time, provides mechanical integrity that is far more robust than standard card edge connectors. The Aptera connector's modularity helps designers optimize the card edge by allowing them to choose appropriate connection types and the amount of signals. The connector features a straddle In the stock and commodity markets, a strategy in options contracts consisting of an equal number of put options and call options on the same underlying share, index, or commodity future. mount design with solder leads for the daughtercard See daughterboard. daughtercard - daughterdboard and press fit for the backplane An interconnecting device that has sockets for printed circuit boards to plug into. Passive and Active Although resistors may be used, a "passive" backplane adds no processing in the circuit. . With dedicated power delivery and sequencing on the card edge, the Aptera connector provides the superior reliability and convenience of a backplane connector system. Teradyne's Aptera connector platform offers the following components: high-speed differential, single-ended, power, and an L-Series version for low speed data lines. Pricing and Availability Aptera is available in sample volumes beginning in April 2005. Volume pricing is anticipated to be $.08-$.12 per mated line. Demonstrations: Teradyne will exhibit at DesignCon 2005, February 1-2 in Santa Clara, California Santa Clara, California (IPA: /ˌsæntəˈklærə/) , founded in 1777 and incorporated in 1852, is a city in Santa Clara County, in the U.S. state of California. , Booth 211. About Teradyne Teradyne (NYSE:TER) is a leading supplier of Automatic Test Equipment and interconnection systems. The company's products deliver competitive advantage to the world's leading semiconductor, electronics, automotive and network systems companies. In 2004, Teradyne had sales of $1.8 billion, and currently employs about 6,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.teradyne.com. Teradyne(R) is a registered trademark of Teradyne, Inc. in the US and other countries. All product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teradyne, Inc. (including its subsidiaries) or their respective owners. About Teradyne Connection Systems Teradyne Connection Systems (TCS), a division of Teradyne, Inc., is the leader in high-performance connection systems, designing and manufacturing backplane systems, printed circuit boards and the industry's leading high-speed, high-density connectors. TCS helps OEMs solve system design challenges with integrated interconnect solutions for application in the networking, communications, storage, computer server, and medical equipment markets. For more information visit www.teradyne.com/tcs. |
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