This rating represents a significant increase of approximately 60% over the typical performance of legacy technology power connector solutions, positioning LowPro as an optimal power interconnect solution for a wide variety of modern power applications with high current density requirements that cannot be met by bulkier old-generation products currently existing in the marketplace.

"The results of this safety regulatory agency evaluation prove once more the high performance of our innovative LowR contact system," comments Matt Sweetland, VP of Engineering at Tribotek and the key engineer behind the development of the LowR contact system. "Design engineers now have a better option to the bulky power connectors that use old contact technology. Thanks to LowR, Tribotek connectors can enable their applications to run significantly higher currents without the concerns about space, thermal efficiency and mechanical wear," adds Sweetland.

LowPro is a line of low profile power connectors that use LowR power contacts in a form factor that can be as low as 7.5 mm. Thanks to its low profile — approximately 50% of comparable designs — LowPro connectors allow greater airflow efficiency in power system designs. The product is available in various configurations, and also has a true hot plug contact option for current interruption under load as defined by safety regulatory agencies. The product complies with the safety requirements of the United States standard UL 1977, and the Canadian National Standards, C22.2 No. 182.3-M1987.

The LowR contact system is an award winning contact technology developed by Tribotek, which is characterized by a socket design that uses pure copper conductors and highly redundant points of contact. This innovative socket design — used in all Tribotek power connectors — delivers higher current density, lower contact resistance, minimum wear and excellent thermal characteristics.

LowPro is currently in production; delivery lead times range from 4 to 8 weeks. Pricing varies depending on volume and configuration, and starts at under $20 per mated pair at the highest production levels. To find out more about the LowPro connectors, request samples, or discuss application requirements, please contact Tribotek at (781) 270-0900 or info@tribotek-inc.com.

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Cableco Technologies Corporation
1750 Junction Ave (Google map)
San Jose, CA 95112 , USA
Phone: 408-453-9500
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About Cableco Technologies Corporation

Cableco Technologies Corporation is a major manufacturer of cable, interconnection and custom engineered products designed for high-current power distribution solutions for computer, computer peripheral, office automation, instrumentation, telecommunication, medical, industrial and military applications. In addition to its custom solution capabilities, Cableco serves its markets with a broad line of products that includes the highly flexible PowerFlexTM cable, the Power SwivelNutTM rotating threaded nut for stranded wire cable termination, the cost effective PowerPathTM power distribution cable system, and the PowerRailTM pluggable rail power distribution system. Cableco has design and manufacturing capabilities in San Jose, CA and Reynosa, Mexico.

About Methode Electronics, Inc.

Methode Electronics, Inc., (NASDAQ:METH) (NYSE: MEI) is a global manufacturer of component and subsystem devices with manufacturing, design and testing facilities in the United States, Malta, Mexico, United Kingdom, Germany, Czech Republic, China and Singapore. We design, manufacture and market devices employing electrical, electronic, wireless, sensing and optical technologies to control and convey signals through sensors, interconnections and controls. Our business is managed on a segment basis, with those segments being Automotive, Interconnect, Power Distribution and Other. Our components are in the primary end markets of the following industries: automobile, information processing and networking equipment, voice and data communication systems, consumer electronics, appliances, aerospace vehicles and industrial equipment. Further information can be found at Methode's website www.methode.com.