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Manufacturing Custom Cable Assemblies Since 1955

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About The First Electronics Corporation (FEC)

Founded in 1955 to address the engineering need for rapid

prototyping of a specific design, FEC has grown to be the

leading supplier of electrical wiring harnesses. FEC special-

izes in the production of over-molded, extra-flexible,

multi-conductor, EMI-shielded cable assemblies and

harnesses, as well as electro-mechanical assemblies,

custom built for military applications.

FEC Core Capabilities:

• Polyurethane, Neoprene, Viton, EPDM Rubber Over-molding

• RFI/EMI Shielding

• Complex Shielded Harnesses

• Rapid Prototyping

• Short-Run Production of Custom Bulk Cable

• Quality Manufacturing to Military Specifications

• Extensive Mold Tool Inventory Eliminates Costly Tooling Charges

• 100% Electrical, Mechanical, and Visual Inspections

Programs

Supported

by FEC

Sea-based X-Band Radar

Stryker ATGM

Bradley Fighting Vehicle

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Over 50 Years of Fabricating to Military Specifications

Our products surpass the most stringent quality standards

in the industry. FEC's Quality Control and Inspection

Departments constantly verify product reliability with

automatic circuit analyzers. We also have the ability to

meet and perform environmental tests including salt spray,

humidity, flexibility, pull-testing, shielding effectiveness,

electrical (Cabletest), hydrostatic and vibration testing.

Operating under the quality requirements of ISO, our

Quality Control System uses Statistical Process Control

throughout the entire manufacturing process to ensure

uniformity and consistent quality. We pride ourselves on our

ability to manufacture cables to within 1/10 of an inch

tolerance.

FEC's commitment to Total Quality Management assures

that our products will always meet or exceed your

requirements.

Quality

100% electrical testing, utilizing Cabletest automated circuit analyzers.

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RFI/EMI/EMC Specialist

Electronics, for industrial or military applications, must

meet stringent electromagnetic interference (EMI)

requirements. Using the patented SCOLOR molded

shield technique of 360° soldered metal-to-metal

contact, our cables offer low RF impedance and high

EMI shielding effectiveness.

The cost-effective SCOLOR process provides a metal-

to-metal contact with the connector and copper braided

shield. This construction allows your cable assembly to

have a low-conductive path as well as a low-RF impedance

from connector-to-connector with the resulting high

shielding effectiveness.

When lives are on the line, reliable performance demands

the superior shielding that only FEC can deliver.

SCOLOR Benefits:

• Direct metal-to-metal, one-step 360° conductive shield ofcable to rear of conductive plug.

• Adds rigid, low-profile support and strain relief to terminatedwires at rear of connectors.

• Eliminates bulky multi-part RFI-EMI back shells, cable clampsand use of conductive epoxies and tapes.

• Available in configurations of 90°, 45°, straight, and variouscustom angles.

• Can be applied to most connector types.

Reliabili

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ity

Engineering and Manufacturing

We manufacture prototype and produc-

tion quantities for our customers. FEC

Sales Engineers are available to

offer technical support for prototype

engineering and any other customer

support requests. FEC assures that your

final product meets the highest standards

by working closely with Purchasing,

Engineering and Manufacturing.

Patriot

Bell 430 Helicopter

Joint Strike Fighter

A6A Intruder

Programs

Supported

by FEC

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Cable Assembly Production:

• 48,000 Square Foot Fabrication Facility

• Design, Fabrication, and Final Assembly

• Manufacture of Customer-Designed Assemblies

• Large Selection of Composition Materials

• Multiple Planetary Cook Cabling Machines (up to 142 conductors)

• Automated Wardwell & NEB Braiding, Taping and Termination

• Injection, Compression, Transfer, and Low Pressure Over-Molding

• Prototype and Production Quantities

• Advance Quality Control Testing Equipment

Capa

Before

After

Whether it is one

unit or thousands,

our customer

commitment is

not a novelty,

it’s an Ideal.

Molded angles prevent interference

Mechanical Backshell v. FEC Molded

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Superior Component Jacketing & OvermoldingOvermolded connectors and transitions improve

durability and provide the ultimate environmental seal.

The raw materials used by FEC provide resistance to

chemicals, ozone, wear, flame, and abrasion. We have

more than 50 years of experience with Mil-Specification

rubber and elastomers used for jacketing and

overmolding. FEC manufactures cables that are the best

solution for systems that require mechanical protection

from harsh environments.

Advantages of FEC Molded Construction

• Flexibility of Design

• Lower Cost/Improved Lead-time

• Improved Durability

• Environmental/Chemical Resistance

• NBC/NBR Washdown Compliance

• Low Profile/Flexible Routing

• Tamper Proof

• Strain Relief at Connector Termination and Junction Areas

abilitiesWire Insulation

Kapton Nylon PVC Teflon FEP Teflon PFTE Tefzel Cross-Linked Polyethylene Silicone

Conductive materials (copper - either bare or plated with nickel, silver or tin) with a choice of insulation materials and outer sheathing (tubing or braiding)

CopperweldSilvered CopperStainless SteelTinned CopperMonelNickel

Jacketing and MoldingEPDMHypalonNeopreneNitrilePolyurethaneSiliconeViton and Viton GLTConvoluted Teflon

RayonFiberglassInconel 600TeflonKevlarNextel 312NomexNylonDacron

Outer SheathingMetal Braiding Synthetic Braiding

FEC Cable Composition Choices

0-26 AWG

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The First Electronics Corporation

71 Von Hillern Street

Boston, MA 02125(Just 2 miles from Downtown Boston)

www.feccables.com

(617) 288-2430

(617) 288-0332 (FAX)

Aerojet

BAE Systems

BARCO

Boeing

Cobham

DRS Technologies

Elbit Systems

Enercon

General Dynamics

Goodrich Optical Corporation

Hamilton Sundstrand

L-3 Communications

Lockheed Martin

Millitech

Northrop Grumman

Raytheon

Textron/Bell Helicopter

US Department of Defense

FEC Customers