As stated by one of our prominent suppliers, Amphenol, "medical technology is enhancing and prolonging our lives like never before." Medical and industrial applications require precision components that meet strict safety and reliability standards, most notably UL60601. Whether it is power, interconnects, audio, or video (e.g. displays), there is an ever increasing demand for smaller and more portable devices with uncompromising quality and accuracy.

Many of our suppliers have stepped up to the plate to meet these challenges with state-of-the-art technology and innovative manufacturing techniques that drive solutions that will meet your application. Here are a few of our suppliers that offer components for medical applications, in addition to being UL60601 approved:

Amphenol
BI Technologies
Cosel
Hirose (FH, HR, LF, ST, DF Series)
Kycon (STX & STPX, K050, KMD Series)

Mallory-Sonalert
Norcomp (172-E, 173-E, 180-M, & 181-M Series)
Phoenix Contact
Tamura Corporation of America (CR400 & PAM Series)
World Products, LLC

Solutions available for various medical applications: imaging, diagnostics, patient monitoring, electro-therapy, endoscopy and ablation and more...

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Economy Equals Quality with PVC Cordsets

A new line of value-priced PVC sensor/actuator cordsets is now available from Phoenix Contact. The M12 cordsets can be used to connect field devices, such as sensors and actuators, to a control system. The PVC cable is rated for 80 degrees Celsius and is suitable for applications in medical; test and measurement equipment; material handling; assembly equipment. Learn More...

Miniature Waterproof Shielded Circular Connectors

The LF Series from Hirose Electric is a miniature water-proof shielded circular connector with IP67 protection rating. Applications include sensors, robots, injection molding machines, NC, factory automation equipment, surveying instruments, measuring instruments, medical equipment, surveillance cameras and base stations. Learn More...

Snap and Lock Cable Mount Plug

Kycon offers the KMDLAX Series of circular mini-din connectors. These snap and lock cable mount plugs exhibit a reliable 'snap and lock' feature which avoids disconnects in any medical, audio, video, digital equipment, or computer applications. It is offered with 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 contacts. Learn More...

Popular D-Sub Connector Improved

n a continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of NorComp products, NorComp is pleased to announce an upgrade to it’s popular 172 series D-Sub Connector offering. The higher reliability (cycle duty, vibration) make it an excellent choice for laboratory, operating room, and home health care applications. Learn More...

Audible Alarm for IEC60601-1-8 Medical Applications

Mallory-Sonalert has added a new audible alarm, MSS5M1, for IEC 60601-1-8 medical applications. This alarm is currently the only one in the industry that is IEC 60601-1-8 certified. Learn More...

New Thermally Fused Metal Oxide Varistors

World Products announces the new TVZ Series two or three-leaded thermally protected metal oxide varistor. One lead of the TVZ varistor is connected to a thermal fuse which is designed to open when the varistor is under sustained abnormal over-voltage conditions. The TVZ series is designed to meet the abnormal over-voltage requirements of UL 1449 3rd edition, Section 39.4. Learn More...