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Manufacturer Profile: Cambion Electronics

Cambion Electronics is a leading manufacturer of electromechanical products including PCB pins, PCB sockets, and solder terminals. Based in the United Kingdom, Cambion was established in 1961 and manufactures components for use in the aerospace, medical, telecommunications, and transportation industries just to name a few. Cambion is ISO9001 certified. Cambion’s diverse manufacturing capabilities include molding, stamping, coil winding, and CNC machining.

Cambion’s Product Offering

  • Single Pole Sockets
  • Connector Pins
  • Solder Terminals
  • Spring Loaded Contacts
  • RF Chokes
  • Variable Coils

To learn more browse Cambion’s online catalog

Authorized Cambion Distributor

bisco industries is proud to be an authorized Cambion distributor. bisco stock thousands of Cambion pins, sockets, and solder terminals all available with same day shipping. To find stock on Cambion components visit biscoind.com.

Manufacturer Profile: Amatom

About Amatom

Amatom Electronic Hardware is a division of Carey Manufacturing which focuses on the production of PCB hardware and related components. Since it’s start in 1957, Amatom has built a reputation for innovative and dependable products. In fact, Amatom’s comprehensive product offering makes Amatom a go to source for electronic hardware.  

Amatom Products

  • Handles
  • Standoffs
  • Spacers
  • Jack Screws
  • Captive Panel Fasteners
  • Washers

To configure products view Amatom’s online catalog.

Amatom Manufacturing Capabilities

Amatom manufacturers products from many materials including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and brass. In addition, Amatom offers a wide variety of finishes and platings to meet application specific requirements. Regardless of the material or finish Amatom is able to offer competitive lead times and prices on custom and standard products by utilizing in-house CNC machining.

Amatom Distributor

bisco industries is proud to be an authorized Amatom distributor. bisco stocks thousands of Amatom electronic hardware components, all available for same day shipment. To search stock and get pricing visit biscoind.com.

bisco industries Attending EDS 2016

This week bisco industries’ management team will be meeting with top manufacturers at the Electronic Design Summit (EDS), taking place in Las Vegas, NV at the Mirage Resort.

About EDS 2016

bisco industries will be connecting with electronic manufacturers through one-on-one meetings, product exhibits, and educational programs.  EDS presents a unique opportunity for industry leaders to exchange ideas and stay up to date on the latest innovations that are moving the industry forward. Electronic component manufacturers in attendance include: 3M, Rayovac, RAF Electronic Hardware, Panduit,  Cambion,  Abbatron, Pentair, Altech Corp, and Keystone Electronics.

The Impact of EDS

Maintaining strong relationships with these manufacturers and many others allows bisco to provide clients with the best pricing, availability, and access to custom manufacturing services. Subscribe to bisco’s blog for news about upcoming tradeshows and updates from our manufacturing partners.

Visit bisco at Del Mar Electronics & Design Show 2016

bisco industries is excited to be exhibiting at the Del Mar Electronics & Design Show (DMEDS) 2016. The show starts tomorrow, May 4th and will run through May 5th at the Del Mar fairgrounds in San Diego, CA. The yearly trade show brings together manufacturers, distributors, and other industry players for training and networking. The show is free to attend and features over 65 seminars covering topics from 3D printing to cooling solutions. A full list of seminars and exhibitors is available at the DMEDS website.  

DMEDS 2016 Hours

  • May 4th, 2016 – 10 AM – 5 PM
  • May 5th, 2016 – 10 AM – 3 PM

bisco is partnering with Pentair (Schroff / Birtcher / Calmark) for DMEDS 2016 and will be located at booth 516. Be sure to stop by booth 516 to hear from Pentair product experts and to learn how bisco can help optimize your supply chain. For additional information contact bisco Area Manager, Scott Webb. We look forward to seeing you at DMEDS 2016!

What is an IC Socket?

IC sockets (integrated circuit sockets) act as static connectors between integrated circuits (ICs) and printed circuit boards (PCBs). IC Sockets are used for two primary reasons:

  1. IC sockets prevent damage to ICs caused by soldering IC chips directly to the circuit board. Instead, the more durable IC sockets are soldered to the board and the chip is simply inserted into the socket.
  2. IC sockets allow ICs to be inserted and removed easily. This means damaged IC chips can be replaced with relative ease without damaging the PCB.

IC Socket Styles

IC sockets are manufactured in a variety styles but perhaps the most common style is dual-in-line (DIL). Dual-in-line sockets feature two rows of sockets separated and aligned by a rectangular thermoplastic insulator. Other IC configurations include press-fit IC sockets and right angle mount IC sockets.

IC Socket Applications

IC sockets are utilized in nearly any application that uses an integrated circuit. This means that the vast majority of electronic devices could or do utilize IC sockets.

Top IC Socket Manufacturers

Learn More About Integrated Circuit Sockets

To get a better idea of the diversity of IC socket configurations check out Mill-Max’s product catalog. To find pricing, availability, or specific product info search biscoind.com or contact our customer support team.

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