Neutrik Americas has announces the introduction of new etherCON ESD Series chassis connectors that are designed to improve the performance of the etherCON A Series by including asymmetric compound (non-metallic) push tabs.
The ESD-protective compound push tabs are intended to protect against damage to sensitive electronics from unwanted energy entering the connector through the latch, whether from a finger touch or other transmission. In addition, the asymmetric design saves space for labeling purposes, and the push tab is non-reflective due to the black-colored compound material, helping to prevent shiny reflections on the stage while matching the flange and housing for a cleaner appearance. All NEUTRIK etherCON A series products with the metal push tab will remain available.
The etherCON ESD series consists of 10 connectors, each configured for a variety of termination/usage applications. These include horizontal and vertical PCB mounting, punch-down, shielded, and halo light ring versions along with versions that include integrated magnetics. All of the connectors fit into NEUTRIK’s standard A-size chassis cutouts.
Fred Morgenstern, VP of technology at Neutrik Americas, states, “These new connectors offer a fresh slant on the A Series connectors that have been an industry standard for many years. The latches look and feel great while providing extra protection to electronics. Their non-reflectivity is an advantage for stage applications where visual distraction should be minimized. And they’re priced the same as the standard A Series chassis connectors. Altogether, these ESD series connectors provide a great set of fresh alternatives to product designers.”
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