FCI, a leading manufacturer of connectors and interconnect systems, hasdeveloped a power distribution connector for medical equipment such as automatedmedication dispensers. The rugged PwrBlade® Series connector’s ability to handleboth power and high-speed data signals delivers a unique, intelligent solution thatenables advanced medication inventory management, patient monitoring andmedical record management. The integration of PwrBlade power distributionconnectors within crucial operations of the automated medical dispensers helpeliminate the issue of human error in the distribution of medicine to patients.

 

The PwrBlade Series connector incorporates a modular design that enables easyupgrades to medical equipment. The robust PwrBlade Series contact system isdesigned to handle the high force required for plugging and unplugging into achassis. Featuring molded guideposts on the header to properly engage withreceptacles, the PwrBlade Series provides alignment during blind mating toeliminate damage to the contacts and connector components.

 

The PwrBlade Series connector also simplifies medical equipment designs bysatisfying both power and data requirements in one connector, reducing the numberof connectors required in the design. The various connector mating options of thePwrBlade Series power distribution connector make it an ideal choice for medicalequipment manufacturers that need vertical and/or coplanar mating options within asingle design.

 

“The PwrBlade technology was initially developed to enable the implementation ofserver system infrastructure (SSI) standards for distributed power supplies (DPS),mid-range power supplies (MPS), and high-end power supplies(HPS). Incorporating the PwrBlade technology into these new medical applicationsspeaks to the versatility of this product line,” said Alpha Kwong, FCI SeniorRegional Business Development Manager. “This integration into advancedautomated medication dispensers represents a merger between medical and ITtechnologies to provide a sophisticated solution that enhances patient safety byaccurately – and automatically – updating medical records.”

 

Available in a wide variety of configurations with either solder or press-fit boardtermination, the power distribution connectors feature up to 20 power contacts withzero to 148 signal contacts, and provide three levels of sequencing of power andsignals.

For more information about PwrBlade, please visit www.fciconnect.com/pwrblade.

 

About FCI
With 14,000 employees in 30 countries and sales of 1.1 billion euros in 2011, FCI is a global manufacturer ofconnectors for various markets such as automotive, telecommunications infrastructure, consumer and industrialelectronics.

For more information: www.fci.com

Companies Website:
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