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HALO ® Announces A New Series Of 1W and 2W Miniature SMD Unregulated DC/DC Converters

Santa Clara, California (August 7th, 2024) – HALO Electronics, Inc, a leading supplier of Ethernet and power Transformers, today announced the release of a new series of low-cost miniature 1-watt and 2-watt SMD DC/DC converters. Initially HALO will offer single output devices with input and output voltages ranging from 3.3V to 12V. Isolation voltages of 1.5KV and 3KV with functional insulation will be available in the 1-watt version. All modules include continuous short circuit protection.

The single output series is designed in an industry standard 5-pin package with dimensions of 0.504” (12.8mm) x 0.410” (10.44mm) x 0.285” (7.25mm) providing a drop-in replacement to common industry standard 5-pin packages. Samples of the single output series are available now with volume production in September 2024.

The product line will be expanded shortly after the initial release to include input and output voltages up to 24VDC. As well the dual output voltage series will be available in the second phase of the product release with samples ready in Q4 2024. Should customers have immediate requirements for the parts in the second phase of the product release please reach out to your local HALO Representative or via email at info@haloelectronics.com. Customer input will help prioritize second phase part numbers.

The entire series utilizes UL94V-0 materials and meets the requirements of UL62368. The series will be UL recognized to UL62368 shortly after the release of the second phase.

Links:

1W and 2W 1.5KV Datasheet
1W 3KV Datasheet

For Press Inquiries:

Melissa Reinken marketing@haloelectronics.com

HALO-DC-Converter-Press-Release-0807024 (PDF)

2.5GBASE-T1 Isolation Transformers for Single Pair High Speed Ethernet

HALO® ANNOUNCES THE FIRST IEEE802.3 COMPLIANT 2.5GBASE-T1 ISOLATION TRANSFORMERS FOR SINGLE PAIR HIGH SPEED ETHERNET APPLICATIONS

Santa Clara, California (January 18, 2022) – HALO Electronics, Inc, a leading supplier of
Ethernet Transformers, today announced the preliminary release of the industry’s first commercially available IEEE802.3ch compliant 2.5GBASE-T1 transformers, providing galvanic isolation for those applications requiring a higher level of isolation.

Utilizing the UWBX patent pending technology HALO® has been able to achieve the high-speed performance needed to meet Insertion Loss and Return Loss required for a fully compliant 2.5GBASE-T1 Ethernet port over single pair copper cables. This UL recognized product provides 1.5KV isolation and is available for evaluation under non-disclosure agreement (NDA)effective immediately.

One of the many benefits of this galvanic isolation transformer is the improved system level CMR performance, the result of the PHY side Center Tap (CT) connecting to ground, which should prove to be valuable in critical high noise applications, such as Automotive and Aerospace applications. This part can be used in data only applications or PoE applications.When used in PoE applications blocking capacitors will be added to the cable side of the circuit while still providing the improved CMR performance through the PHY side CT.

To read more about the unique relationship between HALO and UWBX, please see the press release dated January 21st, 2020 High Speed Data Transformer Technology.

This same proprietary transformer technology was used to provide the industry’s first commercially available 25G and 40G 4 pair isolation transformers. For more information see HALO® Announces the First IEEE802.3 Compliant 25G/40G Isolation Transformer for 25G and 40G Ethernet Applications.

HALO Electronics, Inc. has been a technology leader in the communications industry since its inception in 1991. This technology investment expands HALO’s leadership role in the communications industry. For more information, please contact marketing@haloelectronics.com.

2.5GBASE-T1 Transformer Press Release (PDF)

End of Life (EOL) Notification ROHS 5 Products

July 30th, 2021

For several years, HALO has indicated that our ROHS 5 products would be discontinued. We have encouraged all customers to make the change from ROHS 5 (with tin lead on the leads and in the internal solder joints) to our ROHS 6 compliant parts, with suffix RL, LF or NL. It is now time for this change to occur, as we can no longer support the small quantities still being purchased by a few customers.

This EOL is applicable to all discrete transformers, CMR chokes, and FastJacksTM. Products with prefix, TD, TG, LCC, LD, LG, HFJ, MD, MG, MST that do not have a RL, LF or NL suffix will be discontinued. In all cases we can offer drop in replacement parts that are ROHS 6 compliant, either in Lead Free (preferred), or ROHS 6 compliant relying on exemption 7a (not recommended due to the likely expiration of exemption 7a in the not too distant future). There is no change to the mechanical or electrical specifications nor to the UL safety status, when changing to our ROHS 6 compliant products.

Customers may place last time buys for 90 days, until October 30, 2021 with shipments scheduled out to October 30th, 2022.

Other products, such as our discrete inductors, including products with prefix LS, HDC, HDS and HPC, the HCJ pass through connectors, as well as our Pro-Tek5TM products, with prefix PT, are already Lead Free and this EOL does not impact these products.

Should this EOL have any impact on your existing business or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local HALO representative, or contact HALO directly at info@haloelectronics.com.

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HALO® Announces the First IEEE802.3 Compliant 25G/40G Isolation Transformer for 25G and 40G Ethernet Applications

Santa Clara, California (May 6, 2021) – HALO Electronics Inc., a leading supplier of Ethernet Transformers, today announced the preliminary release of the industry’s first commercially available IEEE802.3bq compliant high-speed transformers.

Utilizing the UWBX patent pending technology, HALO® has been able to achieve the high-speed performance needed to meet the OCL, Cross Talk, Insertion Loss, Return Loss and CDMR performance required for a fully compliant 25G or 40G Ethernet port over copper cables. This UL recognized product is available for evaluation under non-disclosure agreement (NDA) effective immediately.

To read more about the unique relationship between HALO and UWBX please see the “High Speed Data Transformer Technology” press release dated January 21st, 2020.

This same proprietary transformer technology will be used to develop many ultra- high frequency galvanic isolation transformer products, which were not possible in the past, using traditional transformer construction techniques.

HALO Electronics, Inc. has been a technology leader in the communications industry since its inception in 1991. This technology investment expands HALO’s leadership role in the communications industry.

For more information, please contact marketing@haloelectronics.com

25G 40G Ethernet Isolation Press Release (pdf)

HALO’s China Factory Coronavirus Updates

Tuesday, April 7th, 2020

Our manufacturing facilities in Zhongshan and Debao China have seen a steady increase in our workforce returning after the Corona Virus related plant closures. These locations are now at approximately 80% capacity. As well, our critical raw material vendors have now reopened their plants and are increasing their capacity as quickly as possible. The situation remains fluid as we are now dealing with the virus’s effect on the Global business environment, but we are confident that we will continual improvement in the coming weeks.

The HALO sales personnel are now working from home, following the Shelter-In-Place (SIP) State and Federal Orders. Essential functions required to continue providing our critical services to our customers, and support our employees working from home, are being performed following the Social Distancing Protocols.

The entire HALO Team would like to thank you, our most valued customers, for your patience while we work through the COVID-19 virus issues and keep our workers safe and healthy. We, as has been our practice throughout this difficult time, will continue to communicate and update you as more information becomes available.

Sincerely,
HALO’s Management Team

HALO Factory Updates – Coronavirus_040720

HALO Invests in Next Generation High Speed Data Transformer Technology Capable of 3.7GHz Bandwidth

SANTA CLARA, CA January 21, 2020 — HALO Electronics, a leading supplier of Ethernet transformers, invests in UWB X Limited, a U.K. based technology company focused on creating a new high-speed transformer technology. As part of HALO’s ownership stake, HALO will have exclusive use of this patent pending technology with manufacturing at HALO’s UL and IATF recognized global production facilities.

The technology that UWBX has developed will change the way we think about standard Ethernet transformers and will push the bandwidth ceiling to a level not achievable from traditional transformer technology,” says Jeff Heaton, HALO’s V.P of Technical Marketing.

Andrew Ackland, CTO of UWBX and inventor of this technology, says “Having invented some ground breaking transformer technology, UWB X is very excited to be working with HALO, a magnetics vendor of world renown, and look forward to jointly exploring new horizons in magnetics and seeing the results taken from the lab to reality to make a real impact in the world.

With this technology, HALO intends to develop 25/40G (IEEE802.3bq) magnetics as well as galvanic isolated Multi Gig BASE-T1 (up to 10G over a single pair) transformer solutions for next generation high speed Ethernet applications.

HALO Electronics, Inc. has been a technology leader in the communications industry since its inception in 1991. This technology investment expands HALO’s leadership role in the communications industry.

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HALO® Electronics Announces New Series of 2.5G/5G Multi- Gigabit Discrete Ethernet Isolation Modules

SANTA CLARA, CA, June 4, 2018 – HALO Electronics, a global supplier of FastJack™ integrated Ethernet RJ45 connectors and discrete transformers, announced today its full line of 2.5G and 5G Ethernet transformers to address the increasing data rates of enterprise networking equipment and the higher bandwidth requirements of wireless access points.

The 2.5G/5G data rates are an important intermediary step between the 1G and 10G data rates; offering increased data transfer over 1G using existing cable installs as well as lower power consumption per port when compared to 10G.

NZ and NZ5 packageHALO’s 2.5G/5G transformers are available in two packages. The NZ/NZ5 industry standard packages are available in standard temperature and extended temperature versions with PoE, PoE+,and 4PPoE (+90W) capabilities.

In addition to the NZ/NZ5 package, HALO has announced the Nano2.5G series of miniature transformers. The Nano2.5G parts are available in PoE, PoE+, and 4PPoE (60W) options.

Product Highlights:

  • Standard and Extended Temperature Ranges
  • UL Certified
  • IEEE802.3 Compliant
  • PoE/PoE+/4PPoE Capable
  • Smallest 2.5G Footprint

The 2.5G/5G transformers are available through HALO’s franchised distributor partners. Production lead-time is stock to eight (8) to twelve (12) weeks.

For more information please visit HALO’s 2.5G/5G website at:
https://www.haloelectronics.com/products/lan/ethernet/discrete-transformers/multi-gig/

About HALO

HALO® Electronics is a leading supplier of high quality communication magnetics including signal transformers, CMR chokes, PoE flyback transformers, DC/DC converter low power transformers, and Ethernet connectors. HALO’s leading-edge technology solutions are manufactured in ISO9001 and ISO14001 factories providing the highest quality products.

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HALO Electronics Expands Connector Product Offering with New Family of Single Port Shielded 8P8C RJ45s

LAS VEGAS, May 14, 2018 – HALO Electronics, a leading supplier of FastJacks™ integrated Ethernet RJ45 connectors and discrete transformers, today announced the addition of 8P8C shielded modular connectors. The initial offering will include multiple gold platings and LED colors available in tab-down, tab-up, and vertical latch orientations.
“This new series of 8P8C RJ45 connectors is a perfect complement to our ever-growing line of high quality Ethernet discrete transformers providing our customers a single stop for all of their Ethernet connectivity requirements”, says Jeff Heaton, HALO’s Vice President of Technical Marketing.

The HCJ series offers the following specifications:

  • Extended Operating Temperature Range (-40C to +85C)
  • 750 Mating Cycles
  • PoE/PoE+/4PPoE Capable

The HCJ series is available through the HALO franchised distributor partners. Production leadtime is stock to ten (10) weeks.

About HALO

HALO® Electronics is a leading supplier of high quality communication magnetics including
signal transformers, CMR chokes, PoE flyback transformers, DC/DC converter low power
transformers, and Ethernet connectors. HALO’s leading-edge technology solutions are
manufactured in ISO9001 and ISO14001 factories providing the highest quality products.

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HALO™ Electronics, Inc. Wins Major U.S. Supreme Court Victory in Patent Suit Over Enhanced Damages

Las Vegas, NV, June 13, 2016 – HALO Electronics, Inc. won a groundbreaking U.S. Supreme Court case on June 13, 2016, in its nine-year patent litigation with Pulse Electronics, Inc. (Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc.). The Supreme Court ruled, in a unanimous decision by Chief Justice Roberts, that the current legal test for increased damages (called the Seagate test) is not consistent with Section 284 of the Patent Act. The decision will make it easier for courts to award enhanced damages in cases of egregious behavior by the infringer.

HALO had argued that the test for enhanced damages was too rigid and that judges should instead have discretion to decide when to award enhanced damages. The Court agreed and noted, “The principal problem with Seagate’s two-part test is that it requires a finding of objective recklessness in every case before district courts may award enhanced damages. Such a threshold requirement excludes from discretionary punishment many of the most culpable offenders, such as the ‘wanton and malicious pirate’ who intentionally infringes another’s patent—with no doubts about its validity or any notion of a defense—for no purpose other than to steal the patentee’s business.”

“We are thrilled with the Supreme Court’s decision. HALO came up with a truly innovative idea that larger companies, like Pulse, decided to copy. This win means that all patent owners – no matter how big or small – can better protect themselves from patent infringers and can be assured that infringers will be held accountable for their egregious conduct,” said Jeffrey Heaton, Vice President of HALO Electronics.

HALO won at trial on November 26, 2012, with the jury finding that Pulse willfully infringed eight claims of three HALO patents. The district court ordered Pulse to pay HALO damages and issued a permanent injunction. On October 22, 2014, the Federal Circuit to affirm findings that HALO’s patents were both valid and infringed by Pulse, and rejected Pulse’s argument that the inventions were invalid. The Court also affirmed a non-infringement finding for HALO on a Pulse patent.

HALO is represented by Fish & Richardson P.C. Fish principals William Woodford and Tom Melsheimer were co-lead trial counsel in the case. The appeals were handled by William Woodford, Craig Countryman, Michael Kane, and John Dragseth.

“The jury evaluated Pulse’s behavior and determined that its infringement was willful. But the Seagate test forced the district court to focus on Pulse’s trial defenses rather than Pulse’s conduct at the time it decided to infringe HALO’s patents. The new Supreme Court standard rightfully shifts the focus back to Pulse’s infringing behavior,” added Fish principal William Woodford. “We look forward to returning to the district court to hold Pulse accountable.”

HALO’s patented technology has been widely used in the industry. Several of HALO’s competitors licensed HALO’s patent portfolio. Each of these competitors paid HALO royalties for the right to continue selling components using HALO’s innovative design.

About HALO Electronics

HALO is a privately held business that was founded in 1991. The company is based in Las Vegas and is a leading global supplier of communication and low power management magnetics for the electronics industry. HALO’s patented packaging technology houses magnetic components that are commonly found in computers, routers, and other electronic devices.

About Fish & Richardson

Fish & Richardson is a global patent, intellectual property (IP) litigation, and commercial litigation law firm with more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists across the U.S. and Europe. Fish has been named the #1 patent litigation firm in the U.S. for 13 consecutive years and is one of the busiest post-grant firms, representing more petitioners at the PTAB than any other firm. Fish has been winning cases worth billions in controversy – often by making new law – for the most innovative clients and influential industry leaders since 1878. For more information, visit www.fr.com.

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HALO Electronics Signs Representative RedTree Solutions in the Nordic Region

Santa Clara, California, April 8th 2016

HALO Electronics, a leading manufacturer of communication and power magnetics, signs RedTree Solutions as their exclusive manufacturer representative in the Nordic Region, which includes Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

“RedTree Solutions, with their technical expertise, customer-centric focus, and synergistic line card, is a valuable addition to HALO’s European representative network. We look forward to close collaboration and success with the Redtree team”, says Sharon Pickard HALO’s European Regional Manager.

Peter Rogers, RedTree Vice President, says “RedTree Solutions is very excited to be working with HALO Electronics Inc. HALO’s exceptional product range provides a unique opportunity to expand business at existing accounts as well as addressing thriving start up companies in the Nordic region. We look forward to developing a productive and successful business partnership together.

About HALO Electronics

HALO® Electronics is a leading supplier of high quality communication magnetics including signal transformers, filters, CMR chokes, PoE power transformers, DC/DC converters, and integrated Ethernet connectors. HALO’s leading edge technology solutions are manufactured in ISO9001 and ISO14001 factories offering high quality products at a competitive price.

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