Connector systems supplier ODU is exhibiting at Medical Technology Ireland in September.
The company has several additions to its range of push-pull connectors, developed specifically for medical equipment and can be found at Stand 42.
Also, it has just published a new whitepaper of potential interest to medical OEM’s titled Smart Connectors with integrated EEPROMs.
Based on some customer-specific projects, ODU now offers an off-the-shelf solution to system designers. Electronic identification via microchips is a well-established process.
However, the integration of EEPROM technology inside the connector provides many advantages for both the OEM and users.
This pairing of devices and connectors provides secure data-transfer for a wide range of applications with electronic security checks to establish a connection and real-time connection status.
This integrated solution allows security code storage and facilitates customisation of application programs such as transmitter codes and appliance settings.
Needing one additional pin, the secure embedding of the tiny EEPROM does not normally require any increase in connector size.
ODU’s smart connectors can offer some interesting potential solutions for medical equipment manufacturers and these are outlined in the new whitepaper.
This, together with their existing medical whitepaper on IEC 60601-1 compliance, is available for download at:
