In order to better serve high-volume manufacturers, 3M recently released a die-cast version of the Mini Delta Ribbon Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) Right-Angle Receptacle. The new die-cast version is weight-balanced to help prevent tipping during automated soldering operations. This virtually eliminates the need for costly and time-consuming pre-solder hold-down operations, thus helping to decrease board fabrication cycle time.

3M MDR Receptacles are designed to be used in a broad range of I/O applications where reliable, repeatable box-to-box interconnection is required. Customer applications include: motion control, industrial handheld, medical imaging and network communication. Featuring equal solder tail lengths that are designed to meet the demand between/within pair skew requirements of today’s LVDS protocols, 3M MDR SMT Receptacles can be used with popular LVDS standards such as Camera Link™, Channel Link^®, FlatLink™ and PanelLink^®.

The die-cast version provides added robustness and overall better EMI shielding than molded plastic body versions often used in I/O applications.

For more information about this and other 3M interconnect products, visit the newly redesigned website at http://www.3M.com/interconnects.

About 3M Electronic Solutions Division

3M Electronics Solutions Division offers innovative solutions to the electronics market, such as copper interconnect systems; cables and cable assemblies; carrier and cover tapes and trays; flexible circuits; embedded capacitor materials; static control products, and Textool brand test and burn-in sockets.

About 3M

A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M’s core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms – often in combination – to a wide array of customer needs. With $24 billion in sales, 3M employs 75,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries. For more information, visit http://www.3M.com.

3M, Textool, and Scotch, are trademarks of 3M Company. Camera Link is a certification mark of Automated Imaging Association. Channel Link is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor, Inc. PanelLink is a registered trademark of Silicon Image, Inc. FlatLink is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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3MEditorial Contact:Jane Kovacs, 512-984-6747jkovacs@mmm.com