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What is ROHS

The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC, RoHS, short for Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, was adopted in February 2003 by the European Union.
The RoHS directive took effect on 1 July 2006, and is required to be enforced and become law in each member state. This directive restricts (with exceptions) the use of six hazardous materials in the manufacture of various types of electronic and electrical equipment. It […]

Insulation-Displacement Connector

An insulation-displacement connector (IDC), insulation-displacement technology/termination (IDT) or insulation-piercing connector (IPC) is an electrical connector designed to be connected to the conductor(s) of an insulated wire or cable by a connection process which forces a selectively sharpened blade or blades through the insulation, bypassing the need to strip the wire of insulation before connecting. When properly made, the connector blade cold-welds to the wire, making a highly reliable gas-tight connection.

 
 

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