| 2007 | - | ELII attended the 1394 Q4 meeting in Taipei in Taiwan and a demo of the 1394 over coax adapter was shown. See attached press release. The demo was in cooperation with Fraunhofer, Germany and the 1394 chip set into the adapter were provided by Pulse Link. |
| 2007 | - | ELII is introducing two Optolock, plug less SMI sockets to be used in IPTV and other applications. They will be on display at the POFTO booth at the 16th International Conference in Plastic Optical Fibers inTurin, Italy on September 10-12, 2007 www.pofconference2007.com, and at ECOC in Berlin, Germany on September 16-20, 2007 www.ecocexhibition.com |
| 2007 | - | Electronic Links International, Inc. is introducing a new optical converter for IPTV and other applications. The converter is based on the SMI technology. Visit us at the POFTO booth in the 16th International Conference on Plastic Optical Fibers in Turin, Italy on September 10/12, 2007 www.pofconference2007.com and at the ECOC07 show in Berlin, Germany on September 16/20, 2007 www.ecocexhibition.com |
| 2007 | - | ELII has joined the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) www.sae.org |
| 2007 | - | Luceat (www.luceat.it), with headquarters in Brescia, Italy, agreed that ELII will distribute a special Plastic Optical Fiber cable specifically designed for avionics applications in North America and Asia. Luceat designs and manufactures devices and cables for POF data communication in a variety of markets. |
| 2007 | - | ELII, for strategic reasons and growth potential, has relocated the European Headquarters to Milano. In addition, a new location is now active in France. See the contacts links. |
| 2007 | - | ELII is participating to the optical conference OFCNFOEC 2007 (www.ofcnfoec.org) at the Anaheim Conference Center, CA. March 27-29. Come to see us at the POFTO booth 1569. |
| 2007 | - | Electronic Links International, Inc. announces their SMI connector system has passed and is certified to conform to IEC/EN 60825-1. |
| 2007 | - | Electronic Links International, Inc. introduces a SMI Adapter capable of connecting POF SMI cable assemblies together. |
| 2006 | - | Electronic Links International is introducing a new adapter for converting coax signals to 1394 signals. The adapter will be on display at CES in the Pulse Link Booth located at HALL SOUTH 2 BOOTH 26621. |
| 2006 | - | Electronic Links International, Inc. introduces a new SMI connector which has smt leads. This new configuration saves space on the printed circuit board. |
| 2006 | - | Electronic Links International, Inc. introduces a new SMI socket specifically designed for Fast Ethernet applications. |
| 2006 | - | Two patents are filed and pending. They are: features for IDB socket connectors and a 1394/coax adapter. |
| 2006 | - | ELII to attend the 1394, Q2 meeting in Dresden, Germany. |
| 2006 | - | ELII participated to the Optical Fiber Conference (OFC) in California with a presentation for “SMI FOR HOME NETWORKING” and exhibiting IDB and SMI connector systems with the POFTO organization. |
| 2005 | - | ELII has relocated to a larger space where engineering, administration and laboratory are now all in the same location. |
| 2005 | - | Electronic Links International is introducing a new family of connectors and cable assemblies identified as the SMI (Small Multimedia Interface). They are in accordance with the IEC spec. 61754-21 and the IEEE 1394 b specifications. |
| 2005 | - | Electronic Links International, Inc. is introducing the VHDCI system. This comprises the following three items:
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| 2005 | - | Electronic Links International, Inc. becomes a member of the IDB Forum Organization. |
| 2005 | - | Electronic Links International, Inc. participate to an IDB working meeting in Germany and presents an IDB 1394 optical connector for automotive. |
| 2005 | - | Electronic Links International, Inc. exhibiting at OFC/NFOEC inCalifornia with the POFTO organization. |
| 2005 | - | Electronic Links is introducing a waterproof Ethernet RJ 45 connector system rated IP67. The system it comprises a board mount connector and a mating cable assembly. The cable can be of cat 5, cat 5e and cat 6 type. |
| 2005 | - | The IDB Forum, www.idbforum.org, the POFTO, plastic optical fiber trade association, www.pofto.com and the www.1394ta.org have all posted the company new IDB – 1394 optical socket press release. In addition Connector Specifier to have coverage in March / April issue. |
| 2005 | - | Francesco Liburdi attends the 1394 Q1 meeting and makes an introduction/presentation of the new IDB-1394 connector system, in accordance with the IDB Forum Document 04-005, to the automotive working group. |
| 2005 | - | Electronic Links International, Inc. is introducing a new IDB – 1394 socket which meets the physical specification of the IDB Forum document 04-005. |
| 2004 | - | John Dee with 30 years of engineering experience with IBM joins Electronic Links International as a Technical Support Engineer. |
| 2004 | - | Francesco Liburdi participates in the POFTO AUTO DAY conference in Detroit and makes a presentation on “Automotive Interconnection System” |
| 2004 | - | Electronic Links International, Inc. becomes a member of the (POFTO) Plastic Optical Fiber Trade Organization. |
| 2004 | - | The staff of ELI attends the IEEE Q4 meeting in Oxford, England and makes a presentation on IDB-1394 in Copper. |
| 2004 | - | Electronic Links International, Inc. becomes a member of the IEEE 1394. |
| 2004 | - | Electronic Links International, Inc. opens the European Headquarters in Roma, Italia. |
| 2002 | - | Electronic Links International, Inc. is founded in the United States. |
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for immediate release Editor’s Contact: NEW 1394 IDB SOCKET IN SMT Document: 2004024
New York – October 2006 - Electronic Links International, Inc. is introducing a new 1394 optical socket in SMT. The key benefit of the socket is that the amount of board usage is reduced by 6 mm. The socket still uses the light POF sources from Firecomms. In addition to complying with the new printed circuit board foot print as identified by the 2004024 document. The socket is intended to mate with an optical plug cable assembly, also available from E.L.I.I. This connector system is able to operate at S200 (250 Mbps) speeds for up to 50 meters. This is a system that in conjunction with the (CCP (Customer Convenient Port in copper, can support a fully implementation of an automotive topology. The features and benefits are: - In compliance with the IEEE specification document 2004024 - Data rate: S200 (250) - Distance: 18 meters - No electromagnetic interference (EMI) - Good signal integrity About Electronic Links International, Inc. Electronic Links International, Inc. develops standard and custom connectors and cable assemblies, both in copper and optical fiber. By actively participating in standards committees, and working closely with providers of new technology, this U.S.-based company is positioned to bring cutting-edge technology to market quickly and efficiently. Additional information about Electronic Links International is available at www.electronic-links.com. About Firecomms Ltd. Firecomms, a compound semiconductor company based in Ireland, develops visible light sources and sensors that light the way for next-generation consumer devices, automotive and home networks, and medical equipment. These devices provide the groundwork that will revolutionize optical data communications for small area networks, such as in-car networks and home networks.Additional information about Firecomms is available at www.firecomms.com. # # # |
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for immediate release Editor’s Contact: IDB-1394 POF CABLE ASSEMBLIES (IDB FORUM DOCUMENT 2004024) New York – October 23, 2006 - Electronic Links International, Inc. is introducing a new family of Plasticc Optical cable assemblies specifically developed for the automotive industry. These assemblies are intended to mate with an optical socket connector also supplied by ELII. The sockets are available in two mounting options and they are: surface mount or thru hole. These cable assemblies are able to operate at S200 (250 Mbps) speeds for up to 18 meters. The features and benefits are: - Data Rate: S200 (250) - Distance: 18 meters - No electromagnetic interference (EMI) - Good signal integrity - Meets the Physical specification of the IDB Forum document 2004024 About Electronic Links International, Inc. Electronic Links International, Inc. develops standard and custom connectors and cable assemblies, both in copper and optical fiber. By actively participating in standards committees, and working closely with providers of new technology, this U.S.-based company is positioned to bring cutting-edge technology to market quickly and efficiently. Additional information about Electronic Links International is available at www.electronic-links.com. # # # |
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for immediate release Editor’s Contact: SMI POF CABLE ASSEMBLIES IEC 61754-21
New York – October 12, 2006 - Electronic Links International, Inc. is introducing a family of plug assemblies called Small Multimedia Interface (SMI). These are in compliance with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and can meet the IEEE 1394b specification. These assemblies are intended to mate with a printed circuit board socket connector, also produced by ELII. The system is intended to be used in HOME NETWORKING applications and is based on using plastic optical duplex cable. The features, applications, and benefits are: - Operate at S200 speeds, insertion loss is 3.0 db max with 500 cycles of durability - Cable assemblies are up to 100 meters - The mating force is 3.0 kgf max with an un mating force of .5 to 3.0 kgf - No EMI interference - For home networking application - For HDTV, Set-top-boxes, medical and industrial applications - Receptacle is for PCB thru hole type mounting Plug can be terminated to a POF bulk cable or provided as loose pieces kit About Electronic Links International, Inc. Electronic Links International, Inc. develops standard and custom connectors and cable assemblies, both in copper and optical fiber. By actively participating in standards committees, and working closely with providers of new technology, this U.S.-based company is positioned to bring cutting-edge technology to market quickly and efficiently. Additional information about Electronic Links International is available at www.electronic-links.com. # # # |
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for immediate release Editor’s Contact: IDB-1394 SOCKET, T.H. (IDB FORUM DOCUMENT 2004024)
New York – October 3, 2006 – Electronic Links International, Inc. is introducing a new IDB 1394 socket in accordance with the IDB document 2004024. The socket has integrated the new light POF sources from Firecomms. In addition to complying with the new printed circuit board foot print as identified by the new specification, the socket has a metal shell for providing EMI. This socket is intended to mate with a mating plastic, optical plug cable assembly, also available from E.L.I.I.. This connector system is able to operate at S200 (250 Mbps) speeds for up to 50 meters. This is a system that in conjunction with the CCP (Custom Convenient Port) in copper can support a full implementation of an automotive topology. The features and benefits are:
About Electronic Links International, Inc. Electronic Links International, Inc. develops standard and custom connectors and cable assemblies, both in copper and optical fiber. By actively participating in standards committees, and working closely with providers of new technology, this U.S.-based company is positioned to bring cutting-edge technology to market quickly and efficiently. Additional information about Electronic Links International is available at www.electronic-links.com. About Firecomms Ltd. Firecomms, a compound semiconductor company based in Ireland, develops visible light sources and sensors that light the way for next-generation consumer devices, automotive and home networks, and medical equipment. These devices provide the groundwork that will revolutionize optical data communications for small area networks, such as in-car networks and home networks. Additional information about Firecomms is available at www.firecomms.com. # # # |
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for immediate release Editor’s Contact: SMI POF SOCKET IN SMT
Binghamton, NY - September 29 , 2006 Electronic Links International, Inc. today announces a new SMI (Small Multimedia Interface) with surface mount leads. This configuration is in addition to the thru hole configuration already introduced. The connector is intended to be used in communication links over plastic optical fiber (POF) for high-speed home, office, and industrial networks and other applications. Compliant with the International Electrotechnical Commission standard (IEC 61754-21), the company’s new connector system uses RCLED-based light sources from Firecomms, Ltd. that operate at 100 Mbps (125 Mb) for 100 meters, and 200 Mbps for a distance of 50 meters. With a maximum insertion loss of 3.0 db with 500 cycles of durability, this new connector system uses plastic optical duplex cable assemblies of up to 100 meters that also are provided by Electronic Links. This new mounting configuration greatly improves to amount of pcb space used by eliminating the pcb vias. It has a high temperature plastic body suitable for reflow soldering. It has a maximum mating force of 3.0 kgf, with an unmating force of .5 to 3.0 kgf, and does not provide EMI interference. About Electronic Links International, Inc. Electronic Links International, Inc. develops standard and custom connectors and cable assemblies, both in copper and optical fiber. By actively participating in standards committees, and working closely with providers of new technology, this U.S.-based company is positioned to bring cutting-edge technology to market quickly and efficiently. Additional information about Electronic Links International is available at www.electronic-links.com. About Firecomms Ltd. Firecomms, a compound semiconductor company based in Ireland, develops visible light sources and sensors that light the way for next-generation consumer devices, automotive and home networks, and medical equipment. These devices provide the groundwork that will revolutionize optical data communications for small area networks, such as in-car networks and home networks. Additional information about Firecomms is available at www.firecomms.com. # # # |
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for immediate release Editor’s Contact: SMI Cable Assemblies - NON FLAMMABLE These cable assemblies are intended to mate with a printed circuit board socket connector also produced by Electronic Links . Both the plug used on the cable assembly and the socket aremade in compliance with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC 61754-21). They canmeet the IEEE 1394b specification. The socket has integrated the light sources from Firecomms. The features and benefits are: About Electronic Links International, Inc. Electronic Links International, Inc. develops standard and custom connectors and cable assemblies, both in copper and optical fiber. By actively participating in standards committees, and working closely with providers of new technology, this U.S.-based company is positioned to bring cutting-edge technology to market quickly and efficiently. Additional information about Electronic Links International is available at www.electronic-links.com. About Firecomms Ltd. Firecomms, a compound semiconductor company based in Ireland, develops visible light sources and sensors that light the way for next-generation consumer devices, automotive and home networks, and medical equipment. These devices provide the groundwork that will revolutionize optical data communications for small area networks, such as in-car networks and home networks. Additional information about Firecomms is available at www.firecomms.com. # # # |
