http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/feed www.arcadianinc.com en-us Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:12:54 EST http://www.Arcadian Inc./posts/feed Arcadian Inc. toms@arcadianinc.com http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/49/ethernet_magnetics_and_or_connectors_for/ Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:30:43 EST
According to the article (in the November 5, 2007 issue of Electronic Design) this chip is unique in that it has full implementation of IEEE-158 PTP (precision time protocol) standard. The IEEE-1588PTP is a technique for synchronizing the clock signals in one part of a network with clocks distributed throughout the network. One of the clocks being used as the grandmaster and all others as slaves.

That said, the DP83640 from National Semi requires specific ethernet magnetics for optimal performance. As a distributor for Bel Fuse Inc, we recommend trying one of following options from Bel Fuse. Please note that all four of these parts are equivalent to the Pulse devices approved by National Semi / NSC (Pulse H1102, H1102NL, H2019, and H2019NL)

The first two options are for ethernet only (no POE / power over ethernet features)

08B0-1X1T-36-F1: RoHS compliant, MagJack, RJ45 connector, rated for extended temperature, with LED's and 1:1 turns ration 10/100 magnetics

S558-5999-U7-F: RoHS compliant, discrete magnetic module for 10/100, single port, 1:1 tx/rx turns ratio, link to: http://arcadiansales.com/searchbypartnumber_details.php?part_number=S5585999U7F

The next three options are recommended for designs with POE.
08B0-1X1T-36-F1: RoHS compliant, MagJack, RJ45 connector, rated for extended temperature, with LED's and 1:1 turns ration 10/100 magnetics

0826-1X1T-57-F: RoHS compliant, MagJack, RJ45 connector, wtih LED's and 1:1 turns ratio 10/100 magnetics AND POE. Link to:
http://arcadiansales.com/searchbypartnumber_details.php?part_number=08261X1T57F1

0838-1X1T-W6: RoHS compliant, MagJack, RJ45 connector, wtih LED's and 1:1 turns ratio 10/100 magnetics AND POE "PLUS" (higher power POE.) Link to:
http://arcadiansales.com/searchbypartnumber_details.php?part_number=08381X1TW6

S558-5500-25-F: RoHS compliant, discrete magnetic module for 10/100 and POE, single port, 1:1 tx/rx turns ratio, link to:
http://arcadiansales.com/searchbypartnumber_details.php?part_number=S558550025F

If you have any questions at all, or would like to obtain any of these Bel Fuse devices for the
National Semiconductor DP83640 Precision PHYTER (IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol Transceiver) Please contact me at mikec@arcadiansales.com

Regards,
Mike Crudele]]> http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/48/0810_1x4t_36_f_0810_1x4t_36_08b0_1x4t_36/ Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:58:25 EST
Had a customer call on Friday looking for a good four port RJ45 connector with integrated 10/100 ethernet. I suggested the BEL FUSE 0810-1X4T-36-F. The 0810-1X4T-36-F is a 1 high by 4 wide "harmonica" style RJ45 connector or "jack" with integrated 1:1 TX/RX turns ratio magnetics, ans is also rated for extended temperature -40 to +85 c. This unit is optimized for use with Auto MDix physical layer transceiver chips (PHY.) The connector is fully shielded for EMI minimization, and includes two LED's per port, 1=yellow and 2 = green/orange. Of course, this unit is fully RoHS compliant.

The 0810-1X4T-36-F MAGJACK connector from Bel Fuse replaces the following parts:
0810-1X4T-36 (which was the same unit, but not RoHS compliant)
0810-1X4T-06 (which was the same unit, but not RoHS, and only rated for 0-70 c)
0810-1X4T-06-F (end of life)
08B0-1X4T-06-F (same unit, but only rated for 0-70c)
08B0-1X4T-36-F (same unit, but 15mi gold plate on leads vs 50mi)

Please link to our website to see a picture, get a datasheet, or get pricing on this MagJack device from BEL FUSE ( Bel - Stewart Connector)
http://arcadiansales.com/belbel-fusestewart-connector/rj45-connector-with-ethernet-andor-poe---poeplus/08101X4T36F/

*Note: this family of parts, now known as "MagJack" from Bel-Stewart Connector was formerly known as BelMag from Bel Fuse Inc

Michael Crudele
ARCADIAN SALES
mikec@arcadiansales.com
]]> http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/47/wts2450_centurion_antenna_for_symbol_vc5/ Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:30:01 EST
Symbol (Motorola) suggests using a WTS2450 - RPSMA model antenna (formerly manufactured by Centurion Wireless)in conjunction with a magnetic mount. The only vendor of such an antenna kit is ARCADIAN SALES.

We offer four different external antenna kits for the VC5090 from Symbol, they are:

VC5090: 2.4 and 5 ghz antenna kit for indoor use only (3 dbi gain)
http://arcadiansales.com/laird-centurionantenex/internal--external-antenna/VC5090/

VC5090-2.4GHZ: rugged/outdoor rated 2.4ghz antenna kit (3 dbi gain)
http://arcadiansales.com/searchbypartnumber_details.php?part_number=VC509024GHZ

VC5090-2.4X GHZ: rugged/outdoor 2.4ghz kit w? extended range (5 dbi gain)
http://arcadiansales.com/searchbypartnumber_details.php?part_number=VC509024XGHZ

VC5090-5.0GHZ: rugged/outdoor rated 5.0ghz antenna kit (3 dbi gain)
http://arcadiansales.com/searchbypartnumber_details.php?part_number=VC509050GHZ

As usual, if you have ANY technical or sales questions, or anh inpu/feedback on using external antennas for the Symbol VC5090, please contact me at mikec@arcadiansales.com or 1-888-925-5967

Regards,
Mike Crudele
www.arcadiansales.com

]]> http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/46/new_outdoor_ruggedized_antennas_for_vc50/ Sat, 27 Oct 2007 08:45:02 EST Although this kit will operate at both 2.4ghz and 5ghz for 802.11 a,b,and g, it is only rated for indoor use.

We now offer two solutions for those of you who are using your VC5090's outdoors, in your Yard Truck, Terminal Tractor, Yard Mule or Trailer Jockey. These two new antenna kits are optimized for the specific 802.11 frequency you are working on (2.4 or 5 ghz.) They are highly ruggedized, outdoor rated, come with a 12 ft cable and magnetic mount, they are recommended by Symbol / Motorola, and are being used in some of the busiest yards in the business, like TARGET and LOWE'S.

The kits are as follows:
2.4 Ghz for 802.11 B and G: http://arcadiansales.com/laird-centurionantenex/internal--external-antenna/VC509024GHZ/

5.0 Ghz for 802.11 A:
http://arcadiansales.com/laird-centurionantenex/internal--external-antenna/VC509050GHZ/

Please give these a try, and give us your feedback on how they are working in your yard!

Regards...Mike Crudele]]> http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/45/rj45_connector_with_magnetics_for_microc/ Fri, 24 Aug 2007 07:51:42 EST http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/39662b.pdf

Microchip's ENC28J60 is a 28-pin, 10BASE-T stand alone Ethernet Controller with on board MAC & PHY, 8 Kbytes of Buffer RAM and an SPI serial interface. With a small foot print package size the ENC28J60 minimizes complexity, board space and cost. Target applications include VoIP, Industrial Automation, Building Automation, Home Control, Security and Instrumentation.

Well, this customer was in luck because i personally worked with Microchip to specify the best magnetics solution for their chip. Ultimately, thye decided to go with a MagJack 08B0-1X1T-06-F1 solution from BEL, or Bel Fuse Inc. The MagJack is an RJ45 connector with integrated 10/100 base T magnetics, four 75 ohm termination resistors and a 1000 picofarad, 2000 volt capacitor. The device is completely shielded for enhanced EMI performance, and has two ultra-bright LED indicators for link and activity.

You can take a look at this 08B0-1X1T-06-F MagJack from Bel Fuse in action on the Ethernet PICtail™ Daughter Board by taking a look at this link:
http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1406&dDocName=en025831

This MagJack (formerly called Bel Mag from Bel Fuse) is a commercial temp device, meaning it works properly from 0 to 70 degrees C. There is also an industrial or extended temp option, that would be the 08B0-1X1T-36-F and you can see that part in action on the Microchip Ethernet PICtail Plus Daughter Board at this link: http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1406&dDocName=en027750

Both of these Bel Fuse MagJack (integrated connector modules) can be purchased from Arcadian Sales, and they are in stock, here are the links to their respective web pages:

http://arcadiansales.com/searchbypartnumber_details.php?part_number=08B01X1T06F1

http://arcadiansales.com/searchbypartnumber_details.php?part_number=08B01X1T36F1

As always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me at mikec@arcadiansales.com

Regards,
Mike Crudele
ARCADIAN SALES
www.arcadiansales.com]]> http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/44/gigabit_magnetics_rj45_connector_modules_82571/ Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:40:45 EST http://www.intel.com/design/network/products/lan/docs/82572ei_docs.htm
We'll here is what we sold him...the BEL FUSE " MagJack " (RJ45 connector with gigabit magnetics and LED's) Part # 0875-1X1T-B2. Data sheet can be found at:
http://www.belfuse.com/Data/Datasheets/0875-1X1T-B2.pdf
I had another customer use this before (actually, he used teh 0875-1K1T-B2, which is just a different combination of LED colors) and it performed perfectly. That said, they run about $5.00 or so for 1K pcs, and we either have them in stock at Arcadian Sales, franchised distributor for BEL (Bel Fuse - Stewart Connector) , or can get them pretty quickly.

Any comments on this post, email me at mikec@arcadiansales.com

-Mike Crudele
ARCADIAN SALES
www.arcadiansales.com

]]> http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/43/ethernet_lan_transformers_needed_for_lxt/ Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:35:25 EST • 3.3V operation
• 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX using a single RJ-45
• 100BASE-FX (LXT971A only)
• Auto-negotiation and parallel detection support
• Low-power consumption (300 mW typical)
• Low-power Sleep mode (LXT971A only)
• Full MII interface with extended registers
• Configurable via MDIO serial management port or hardware control pins
• Integrated, programmable LED drivers

To find all data sheets application notes and design guides for these chips, go to http://www.cortina-systems.com/products/view/35

Anyway, getting back to the magnetics for these units, the app note recommend:

Turns Ratio: Rx = 1:1, Tx = 1:1
BelFuse Part #'s: Commercial Temp S558-5999-T7, Industrial S558-5999-T5

These transformers from BEL (Bel Fuse) can be found on our website at:
http://arcadiansales.com/bel-fuse-inc/discrete-magnetics-for-lan-ethernet-or-telecom/S5585999T7F/
http://arcadiansales.com/searchbypartnumber_details.php?part_number=S5585999T5F

You'll notice that these part numbers have a " -F " on the end. That suffix denotes "lead-free" or RoHS compliant version.

In addition, i'd like to recommend an RJ45 connector for use with these magnetics. Check out the Stewart Connector # SS-6488-NF at this link...
http://arcadiansales.com/bel-fuse-inc/passive-rj45-or-cat5-cat6-connector-jack-or-plug/SS6488NF/

Lastly, keep in mind that when Level One came out with these parts, ICM or integrated connector modules, like the MagJack from Bel Fuse, were not popular yet. This a a combination RJ45, ethernet magnetics, resistors, capacitor and LED's. That said, today i'd highly recommend taking a look at a "MagJack" type solution if i was using an LXT971 or LXT972 chip. Specifically, i'd check out the 08B0-1X1T-06-F1 and 08B0-1X1T-36-F1 from Bel Fuse. the -06 is good for 0-70 degrees C and the -36 is good for -40 to +85 degrees C. Check them out at the links below...
http://arcadiansales.com/belbel-fusestewart-connector/rj45-connector-with-ethernet-andor-poe---poeplus/08B01X1T06F1/
http://arcadiansales.com/searchbypartnumber_details.php?part_number=08B01X1T36F1

If anybody out there needs any assistance with magnetics for 10/100 ( or gigabit, or 10 gig) designs, don't hesitate to contact me at mikec@arcadiansales.com

-Mike Crudele
ARCADIAN SALES
WWW.ARCADIANSALES.COM
]]> http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/42/rj45_connector_with_1000_baset_gigabit_e/ Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:31:27 EST 1. "Discrete" components. In this scenario, the customer could use a gigabit transformer (for impedance matching) along with a passive RJ 45 jack. Specifically, i recommend the S558-5999-P3-F transformer from Bel Fuse Inc (about $2.53 for 500 pcs.) We find that this part works best with 1000 BaseT tranceivers from Broadcom. Or, if the design is using Marvel PHY, i'd recommend the S558-5999-M8-F transformer from Bel Fuse Inc (about $1.81 for 500 pcs.) In conjuction with this, we recommend the SS-60300-010 connector from Stewart(about $1.67 for 500 pcs.) See links:

http://arcadiansales.com/belbel-fusestewart-connector/discrete-magnetics-for-lan-ethernet-or-telecom/S5585999P3F/
http://arcadiansales.com/searchbypartnumber_details.php?part_number=S5585999M8F
http://arcadiansales.com/searchbypartnumber_details.php?part_number=SS60300010

2. The second way to attack this design is with MagJack (integrated connector modules) from BEL (Bel Fuse - Stewart Connector.) The MagJacks include an RJ45 connector, 10/100/1000 baseT magnetics, (4) 75 ohm resistors, a 1000pf / 2Kv capacitor and LED indicators for link and activity. If you choose this solution, i would recommend using the Bel Fuse 0826-1X1T-23-F (about $3.75 for 500 pcs) for Broadcom based designs, or the 0826-1K1T-43-F (about $3.37 for 500 pcs)for Marvell based designs. Both links are below.

http://arcadiansales.com/belbel-fusestewart-connector/rj45-connector-with-ethernet-andor-poe---poeplus/08261X1T23F/
http://arcadiansales.com/belbel-fusestewart-connector/rj45-connector-with-ethernet-andor-poe---poeplus/08261K1T43F/

Keep in mind that all of these devices are in stock and available at www.arcadiansales.com

If you have any feedback on this post, please email me at mikec@arcadian sales.com

-Mike Crudele
ARCADIAN SALES
1-888-925-5967]]> http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/41/moca_catv_triplexer_for_docsis_2_0_from_/ Tue, 7 Aug 2007 08:09:08 EST
"At this time Bel does not have a direct equivalent to the Pulse part specified. However, in an effort to expand our RF product line, Bel joined the MoCA Alliance in August 2006 and since have been actively engaged in MoCA Diplexers and Triplexers for supporting various MoCA WAN and LAN applications including ONT’s, Set Top Boxes etc. We already have a wide range of offerings in the MoCA space and would like to present to your Engineering team our technical strengths and capabilities, discuss our ability to develop such a Diplexer and detail future product options.

To give you an example of a recent MoCA design, I attach a typical specification of a MoCA Triplexer, for Bel Fuse part # 0806-5400-56(Bel Fuse, MoCA/CATV Triplexor for DOCSIS 2.0 w/high band pass filter(975-1525 MHz) middle pass filter(54-864 MHz) & low pass filter(5-42 MHz & surge protection.) This splits the standard CATV DOSCIS 2.0 band into Upstream and Downstream as would be seen in any Cable Modem or Set Top Box application, but we have also added a 3rd MoCA band. In this case it just happens to include the WAN and LAN frequency bands but we have many other band allocation options. These filters and designed into a compact metal shielded housing with the Common Port F-connector attached."

If you are interested in getting information on Diplexors or Triplexers from Bel Fuse, just contact me, Mike Crudele, at Arcadian Sales... mikec@arcadiansales.com or go to our website www.arcadiansales.com
]]> http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/40/rj45_connector_with_ethernet_and_poe_pow/ Mon, 6 Aug 2007 21:04:02 EST
I'm not an engineer, but to the best of my knowledge, PoE, or the original IEEE802.3af standard, allows up to 12.95watts of power to be carried over the unused pair of wires in a 10/100 fast ethernet or 1000 baset gigibit cable (ie: cat5, cat5e, cat6, cat6a.)

In order to do this, the RJ45 connectors on both the PSE (power sourcing equipment) for example a mid-span PoE switch, to the PD (powered device) for example a VoIP phone or IP camera, must be PoE or PoE plus capable.

All that said, we carry BEL (or Bel Fuse - Stewart connector) and they have several options in their MagJack product line to accomodate designs of POE. They are...

0813-1X1T-57-F: single port RJ45, with 10/100 magnetics and PoE capability http://arcadiansales.com/bel-fuse-inc/rj45-connector-with-ethernet-or-voip-poe-magnetics/08131X1T57F/

0826-1X1T-57-F1: single port RJ45, with 10/100 magnetics and PoE with LED's http://arcadiansales.com/bel-fuse-inc/rj45-connector-with-ethernet-or-voip-poe-magnetics/08261X1T57F1/

0826-1X1T-80-F1: single port RJ45 with gigabit magnetics and PoE capability and LED's http://arcadiansales.com/bel-fuse-inc/rj45-connector-with-ethernet-or-voip-poe-magnetics/08261X1T80F1/

For PoE "Plus" which i believe is designed to carry 40W of power we have...
0838-1X1T-W6: single port RJ45 with 10/100 and PoE "plus" with LED's http://arcadiansales.com/bel-fuse-inc/rj45-connector-with-ethernet-or-voip-poe-magnetics/08381X1TW6/

0838-1X1T-W7: single port RJ45 with gigabit ethenet and PoE "plus" with LED's http://arcadiansales.com/bel-fuse-inc/rj45-connector-with-ethernet-or-voip-poe-magnetics/08381X1TW7/

The price range for quantities in the several hundreds ranges from less than $3 per port to just over $5 depending on the options you need, and can be ordered via our website at www.arcadiansales.com

If you have any comments on this post, or any questions on this product line, contat me at mikec@arcadiansales.com

-Mike Crudele]]> http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/39/blackchip_antenna_from_laird_centurion_f_11/ Thu, 26 Jul 2007 23:51:18 EST 1. Small size, (8x6x2.5mm, .21 grams, surface mount, RoHS compliant, packaging=tape and reel
2. Wide Bandwidth: Frequency range of 2.4 - 2.5 GHz and 4.9 - 6.0 GHz
3. Wide temperature range of -40 to +85 degrees celsius
4. Applications: 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth

If you are interested in the BLACKCHIP antenna, you find a picture, data sheet, and ordering info at this link: http://arcadiansales.com/centurion/internalexternal-wireless-device-antenna/MAF95029/
and if you'd like to check out a demo board / engineering eval board, which is called out as part # MAF95032 or WIC2450-A-SM, you can find that at http://arcadiansales.com/laird-antennas-centurion/internalexternal-wireless-device-antenna/MAF95032/

If you have any feedback on this post, please email me at mikec@arcadiansales.com

Regards,
Mike Crudele
ARCADIAN SALES
1-888-925-5967]]> http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/38/external_antenna_for_symbol_vc5090_now_a/ Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:40:24 EST
The external antenna kit, which is approved and recommended by Symbol Motorola, includes a Laird/Centurion antenna (model # WTS2450-RPSMA, also known as MAF94051)a magnetic mount, and 5 foot extension cable with RPSMA connector. The main advantage to using this antenna kit is to extend the wireless range of your VC5090 computer, particularly when used on a forklift in a warehouse environment.

Specs on the antenna can be found at the link http://arcadiansales.com/centurion/internalexternal-wireless-device-antenna/VC5090/

Basic antenna info:
1. Covers 2.4 to 2.5 GHz for 802.11b, and 4.9 to 6 GHz for 802.11a and all
US, European, and Japanese WLAN applications
2. Omni-directional patterns at all frequencies with increased gain in upper bands for optimal coverage
3. Fully RoHS compliant (antenna, mount and cable)

You can order this antenna kit on the webpage of Arcadian Sales (www.arcadiansales.com) or by calling 1-888-925-5967 in N. America or 1-973-890-2324 from anywhere in the world.

If you have feedback on this post, please email me at mikec@arcadiansales.com

-Mike Crudele
ARCADIAN SALES]]> http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/30/introducing_arcadian_sales_99_power_pack/ Mon, 9 Apr 2007 09:00:00 EST
The 8 amp ArrowHead Point Of Load DC/DC converters feature an overmolded surface mount form factor, "Wide" 4.5 to 14 volt input, and "Wide" 0.8 to 5 volt output, all at 8 amps for a total of up to 40 Watts of power.

By using "trim resistors" these Point Of Load dc/dc's should meet any and all of your power needs, and are available from STOCK in RoHS 5 or 6 compliant versions.


Click Here to Go To the POWER PACK I page...

]]> http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/37/arcadian_s_new_rapids_catalog_100_rohs_c/ Tue, 23 May 2006 21:49:44 EST download in PDF format here. The catalog highlights BEL parts that are recommend for new designs, and this issue is specifically dedicated to 100% RoHS compliant products from BEL.

If you turn to the first page of the RAPID’s catalog, you’ll find BEL POWER point of load dc/dc converters. ARCADIAN chose just a handful of parts that we felt would cover every application. For example, the ArrowHead part # S7AH-08E1A0, which is RoHS “5”compliant and can substitute for 75% of the point of load converters BEL offers. We carry this part in stock, and we’ll soon have the full RoHS part in stock as well.

Next, we’ll talk about MagJack, BEL’s RJ45 connectors with integrated magnetics for Gigabit and 10/100 ethernet. ARCADIAN has shipped MagJacks to more customers than every other BEL distributor combined. We typically can ship from 1 to 1000 pcs of any standard MagJack in 1-2 days.

In addition if you turn to the third page of the RAPIDS catalog, you’ll see all of the different LED color combinations that ARCADIAN can offer including “ultra-bright” versions of every standard part, as well as custom colors like red and blue. We also have MagJack Demo Boards available through the local BEL reps in each geopgraphic territory, that are a great way to get a live look at each of these color options before you buy.

If you look in the back of the catalog, you’ll find a comprehensive cross reference list of the most popular BEL “standard” part numbers and their RoHS equivalents. I’d like to draw your attention to the part numbers starting with SI. These are the MagJacks that were developed at the Stewart division of BEL. ARCADIAN has made a commitment to carry inventory of the RoHS equivalent to each and every SI number that you find in this cross reference.

That concludes this presentation, and I hope you found it valuable. To order a copy of the RAPIDs catalog just go the the RAPIDs section of our website and sign up or just give us a call. And remember at ARCADIAN SALES... it’s all about BEL!]]> http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/36/about_arcadian/ Tue, 23 May 2006 21:46:57 EST
I’ll begin by explaining my background. I was born into the electronics business. My father started an electronic components distributor called Thor Electronics in the early 60’s, and I spent a considerable amount of time growing up working every aspect of the business from sales and customer service, to purchasing, testing and warehousing. After college I went to work for one of the largest distributors, Future Electronics, specifically in the FAI division, as a combination inside/outside salesperson. Then, I joined a company called Astrorep, and spent five years as a manufacturer’s rep. In 1999, I joined BEL (Bel Fuse Inc.) as their National Distribution Manager, and served as Regional Sales Manager in North America as well.

While I was at BEL, in 2000, we had a real need for a highly focused “niche” distributor to service all of the “non-strategic” opportunities that were brought to us daily. As you probably know, many of today’s distributors are huge, many generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, and a few with revenue in the billions. While that sounds impressive, it can be a real problem to interconnect, passive and electromechanical component manufacturers, like BEL.

These huge distributors which carry as many as 300 or more lines, just cannot have much expertise in any of them. Furthermore, they are simply too overwhelmed with their commitments to key accounts to put much effort into serving the tier II and III customer base on behalf of the smaller lines that they carry. So, after searching the market for a niche distributor to partner with BEL, I struck out. Then, an old friend of mine came to BEL looking for a job, and although we were not hiring, I encouraged him to start his own company to distribute BEL’s products, and in the summer of 2000 Arcadian Sales was born.

The partnership was an instant success, and has grown steadily over the past seven years. I made the decision in January of 2003 to leave BEL and take over operations at Arcadian Sales. My goal then was to become the #1 distributor in the world for BEL (now Bel Fuse - Stewart Connector,) and I believe that we have done that. We consistently are the most RESPONSIVE, the most FLEXIBLE, the most KNOWLEDGABLE, and the most properly INVENTORIED distributor of BEL products anywhere in the world.

We currently have over 500 BEL customers in more than 20 nations. We are an approved vendor with the world’s largest contract manufacturers, including: Celestica, FoxConn, Solectron, Flextronics, Sanmina-SCI, Jabil, Benchmark, Plexus, and Suntron, and we operate warehouses in North America and Asia in an effort to provide the highest level of service to our BEL rep partners and BEL customers.

In 2007, it is our goal to DOUBLE our BEL BUSINESS. We need your help to this goal. If you are a BEL employee or BEL rep, we ask that you to refer your BEL opportunities to us; we won’t let you down. No one works harder to service BEL customers, and we have no competing lines. If you are an OEM or CM, give us a shot; you will not be disappointed.

That said, I hope this has been an adequate explanation of Arcadian Sales, who we are and what we do. Keep in mind, at Arcadian Sales... it’s all about BEL!
]]> http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/35/rohs_cross_reference_aamp_search_now_ava/ Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:48:23 EST comprehensive cross reference available. Click here to view the full cross reference, or to search for a standard part number and find the RoHS compliant number/information instantly!]]> http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/34/the_advantages_of_bel_magjack_or_integra/ Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:27:37 EST
Hello, my name is Mike Crudele, President of Arcadian Sales, the world’s #1 distributor for the BEL (Bel Fuse, Bel Power, Stewart Connector, Galaxy Power & APC / Advanced Power Components) family of products. This newsletter contains a brief overview of the advantages of using BEL “MagJacks” (formerly BelMag) vs traditional “discrete” connector / magnetics designs.

Let me begin by suggesting that upon reading this article, you go to the link below to see a general overview of our MagJack offering.
http://arcadiansales.com/products/bel/magjack/

Essentially, a MagJack, or Integrated Connector Module (ICM for short) is a combination of up to 10 discrete components. They include: The RJ45 connector, the impedance matching transformers, 2 LED’s, 4 termination resistors, 1 high voltage capacitor, and often common modes chokes as well. These "MagJacks" can be used in applications that employ 10 base T, 10 / 100 base T, 1000 base T / gigabit and come with or without PoE / VoiP capability.

Today’s ethernet or LAN hardware engineers have two ways to lay these components out on their boards. First, they can do it “discretely.” That is, they can lay out each of the parts I mentioned individually on the board, and this is the way it was typically done up until the late 1990’s. The second, and I believe the better way, to approach this problem, is to use a MagJack, or Integrated Connector Module, from BEL.

The advantages to using a MagJack in an ethernet design are numerous, but I will outline what I believe to be the top five reasons to consider this approach.

1. Maximize Avaliable Space. By combining up to 10 components into one housing, you can literally cut the real estate used on a PCB by more than 50%.

2. Maximize Efficiency…in engineering, purchasing, inventory management, and manufacturing. By using 1 component instead of 10, you can turn designs faster, simplify the purchasing process, streamline inventory management, and reduce manufacturing time.

3. Reliability. Most people don’t realize that magnetics are often the least reliable component on a PCB. That is because the fine copper wire used to produce today’s impedance matching transformers is very fragile. By keeping the magnetics, as well as the other 9 components, inside the RJ45 housing, they are protected from heat and other environmental exposure which can accelerate untimely and unexpected field failures.

4. Noise Reduction. Today’s designers are faced with increased system “noise” manifesting itself in any number of forms, such as EMI, RFI, cross talk and jitter. As communication speeds increase, so do the problems brought on by noise. Using MagJacks is a simple way to reduce system noise. You see, by taking all 10 components, including the noise countermeasures like common mode chokes, and housing them within the RJ45, you reduce the number of exposed components, reduce the number of exposed traces, and reduce the overall signal path, all of which significantly reduces system noise. In addition, by using shielded MagJacks, you can reduce system noise even further.

5. The last reason I’ll give you for using BEL MagJacks, is availability. By designing in BEL MagJacks, particularly the “08” series found in Arcadian Sales “RAPIDs” catalog, you’ll ensure available inventory for prototypes or production at all times. RAPIDs stands for Readily Available Prototypes, Introductory Designs and Samples. Every item in this catalog is available from our stock. I encourage you to check it out, you can find it on our website at arcadiansales.com, or by calling us and requesting a copy at 1-888-925-5967.

I would suggest checking out the following MagJacks, which we find to be the most popular...
10/100 (no PoE) 08B0-1X1T-06-F1
10/100 (with PoE) 0826-1X1T-57-F1
Gigabit (no PoE) 0826-1X1T-23-F1
Gigabit (with PoE) 0826-1X1T-80-F1

I hope you found this information helpful, and I look forward to working with you to design BEL MagJacks into your products. Link below to see an overview of Bel MagJack products
http://arcadiansales.com/products/bel/magjack/

As always, at Arcadian Sales... it’s all about BEL!]]> http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/33/mag_jack_modification_program_led_swappi/ Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:21:48 EST
Technical Links: link below to see a general overview of our MagJack Product Offering
http://arcadiansales.com/products/bel/magjack/

Technical Links: link below to BUILD YOUR OWN MAGJACK including 10/100, gigabit, POE and ULTRA-BRIGHT LED'S
http://arcadiansales.com/mymagjack/

First, let me begin by saying that Bel’s MagJacks, or Integrated Connector Modules, (ICM’s for short) are simply a combination of an RJ45 connector, with integrated LAN magnetics for 10 Base T, 10/100 and gigabit ethernet.

This product line from BEL, is actually a combination of two product offerings. First, there are the MagJack part #’s that begin with “SI.” These products are from the former Stewart Connector Systems, or Stewart InNet, which is now a part of BEL. The construction of these parts is such that the LED’s reside in the front end of the connector, and the leads of these LED’s are bent and formed so they feed down directly through the base of the part and into the PCB. These LED’s are molded or glued into the connector housing and cannot be modified.

However, the second product offering includes the MagJack part #’s that begin with 08, like the 0810, 0812 and 0826 series. These MagJacks were originally developed in the late 90’s by Bel Fuse Inc, and were formerly known as “Bel Mag.” The construction of these parts is such that the LED’s are positioned vertically in the rear of the part, and the light is carried to the front of the connector via a lightpipe that runs through the top of the unit.

In 2002, Arcadian Sales developed a patent pending method of populating these parts with LED’s not at the factory, but in-house at Arcadian Sales as part of our value-added modification center. So, in an effort to have all of the “08” style MagJacks available from stock at all times, we inventory “blank” parts, or connectors without LED’s, and then build or modify parts based on a customers needs.
This process has been approved by BEL, the parts are under warranty, and we have NEVER had a customer experience any problems in the field with our units.

I am proud to say that we offer nearly 200 different “08” style MagJack part #’s through this program, each available from STOCK and ready to ship within 48 hours. In addition, we also offer CUSTOM MagJack modification, where the customer can specify any LED color combination, and we’ll build it. You are probably wondering… “what about RoHS compliant MagJacks?” Well, rest assured we’ve got them too, all in STOCK and available for immediate delivery.

I encourage you to check out our website which is full of useful information about BEL MagJacks, including pictures, datasheets, pricing, packaging information, RoHS compliance status, alternate part suggestions and more.
In addition, if you don’t already have a copy of our RAPIDs catalog, you should get one. RAPIDs stands for Readily Available Prototypes, Introductory Designs and Samples. This little catalog contains the most popular “08” style MagJack parts with basic specs and pricing – and of course each of these parts is available from stock…this is a great tool for a salesperson to keep at his or her desk or in their daytimer. It’s also a great catalog for customers to keep in their files for future designs.

Well, I sincerely appreciate you spending a few minutes with me learning about how Arcadian Sales can help you, help your customer. At Arcadian Sales... it’s all about Bel!

PLEASE email me if you have any questions regarding the Bel Fuse / Stewart Connector MagJack family of products... mikec@arcadiansales.com

Regards,
Michael Crudele
ARCADIAN SALES]]> http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/32/arcadian_introduces_r_a_p_i_d_s_1/ Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:39:15 EST Click here to begin browsing the catalog immediately!]]> http://www.arcadianinc.com/posts/31/arcadian_now_stocking_rohs_compliant_mag/ Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:38:42 EST
Some of the most popular include...
SI-60002-F (FORMERLY SI-10021)
SI-60062-F (FORMERLY SI-40138)
SI-50170-F (FORMERLY SI-50170)
SI-46001-F (FORMERLY SI-46001)
0826-1X1T-23-F
0826-1X1T-43-F
08B0-1X1T-03-F
08B0-1X1T-06-F
08B0-1X1T-36-F]]>