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Vertical-Entry, Lithium Coin Cell Holders Introduced for Use in Mobile Medical Devices

ASTORIA, N.Y--New developments recently announced by Keystone Electronics Corp. include the company's introduction of a new line of Vertical-Entry, Lithium Coin Cell Holders for use with portable medical and other electronic devices. The ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer has also released a new series of Hardware Mounting Kits for PC/104 and PC/104-Plus Bus Drives that are well-suited for design and installation applications with limited space.

Keystone's vertical entry lithium coin cell holders are designed to retain cells securely under shock and vibration. The rugged, lightweight holders offer flame retardant, UL 94V-0 rated housings and dual-spring contacts, made of spring steel with tin plating for low contact resistance. According to the company, the holders are polarized for circuit protection and will accept all major manufacturers' batteries. Holders are available for a range of coin cell battery diameters, including 16mm (Catalog No. 1069), 20mm (Catalog Numbers 1065 and 1067) and 24mm (Catalog No.1068).

Keystone's full line of battery hardware incorporates SMT and THM products, including contacts, clips, holders, retainers, and straps for coin cells and cylindrical batteries.

Hardware Mounting Kits Engineered to Ease Assembly

Keystone's PC/104 and PC/104-Plus hardware mounting kits are engineered to ease assembly of new modules and multi-board stacks, and may be used with any of the more than one hundred different PC/104 modules available in the marketplace. Each PC/104 hardware mounting kit includes all the hardware required to mount a single-board and is supplied with four each of the following: #4-40 threaded spacers (0.600-inch length), #4-40 x 1/4 screws, and nuts.

Kits with brass components are available in Keystone's Catalog No. PC104BR; kits with aluminum components, in Catalog No. PC104-AL; and kits with stainless steel components, in Catalog No. PC104-SS. Kits with Nylon components can be found in Catalog No. PC104-NY.

Keystone Electronics (www.keyelco.com), a major designer and manufacturer of interconnect components and electronic hardware, provides a full complement of stamping, machining, and assembling services. One of the company’s key offerings is an in-house application engineering group that is available to aid customers with product modifications or special designs. Keystone is RoHS and REACH compliant.