Micro to nano transition cables serve instrument miniaturization

Today’s electronic systems have gone through significant changes as a result of increased capability of the silicon chip industry. System capabilities, functions and processing are increasing at dynamic rates. Instrumentation is benefiting by adding more and more within the same size or even reduced sized equipment. The new CMOS chips have gotten smaller, require lower voltages and current levels, and have continued to offer more and more functions in tiny spaces. This has allowed systems to streamline their designs, and front panels to handle more services and receive higher levels of data acquisition and signal processing. Good system design has continued its demand for high reliability connector cable systems, often with increased wire counts, routed into the main instrument panel. Inside the instrument, signals, data processing, and probe cues must be routed to a wide range of smaller and smaller modules focused on processing their selected functions. As functionality increases, the density inside gets higher and modules are reduced in size, to nearly micro-sections themselves. Micro-connectors at 1.3mm (0.050”) spacing and Nano-connectors at 0.625mm (0.025”) spacing can significantly reduce size and weight of support interconnections in the new system technology. System designers can now benefit from the combination knowledge of multiple design requirements by tapping the cooperation of two companies that have focused on the challenges of the transition from micro to nano interconnection problems. Lemo Corp and Omnetics Connector Corp has a wealth of experience transitioning from Micro-to-Nano dimensions into and within these new miniaturized, highly-dense, portable or other systems. Both companies have extensive standard products designed and ready for many applications. As the evolution of more functions in smaller boxes, increased reliability, and better product performance is here, an interconnection team is also ready to offer some of the best answers quickly.