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Often
quality is not readily apparent to the eye. And manufacturing
quality might not show up until after a customer makes considerable
investment of time and money. But all that is changing, at least
in the PC/104 connector department. Advantech has always been
committed to delivering the best possible quality. So we have
used top quality German PC/104 connectors from the start.
 Our
supplier, Electronic
Precision Technology (ept), is a recognized leader in connector
technology. The trouble is, up to now the black ept
connectors did not look much different from the cheapo knockoffs
that are used (we regret to say) by some of our competitors. But
now the same, top-quality ept PC/104
connectors we have always used are available in an elegant ivory,
with the ept logo clearly imprinted
on the side. So now you can see the quality.
Why are ept
press-fit connectors better? Although somewhat more costly, they
offer several advantages over low-grade alternatives. Ept
press-fit connectors offer proven reliability in environmental
testing where temperature changes, shock, and vibration weaken
solder joints; there is no risk of shorts as a result of solder
bridging; no risk of solder paste interference on long tail connectors.
Also, fast, reliable press-fit application of the connector to
the board offsets some of the higher initial cost through more
efficient production.
These microscopic
pictures compare connector pins of a competitor and ept.
The
pin to the left shows the rough surfaces and burrs caused by stamping.
The rolled
ept pin
on the right has much smoother surfaces. These differences explain
the enhanced mating and contact qualities of the ept
pins.
Make
Way for the New Connectors
For the first
run, Advantech will apply the new ivory ept PC/104 connectors
to the PCM-3115, the PCM-3346 series, PCM-3350, PCM-3521, PCM-3530,
PCM-3540 series, PCM-3643, PCM-3663, PCM-3810A, PCM-3835, and
the PCM-3840. Other products will follow at a later date.
Small
Things Are Important
Even
in little things, Advantech always puts the customers’ interest
first. And now you can see it.
Learn
More
To
learn more about how Advantech puts quality first, check out our
website http://www.advantech.com.tw/epc
or send an e-mail to epc@advantech.com.tw
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