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Robinson Nugent was a well-known manufacturer of connectors. In 2001, 3M successfully finalized its acquisition of Robinson Nugent, Inc., an electronic interconnect product manufacturer headquartered in New Albany, Indiana.

Robinson-Nugent
Robinson Nugent, Inc. was a manufacturer of integrated circuit sockets, connectors used in board to board, wire to board, and wire to wire applications, and custom molded on cable assemblies. These products are used in electronic telecommunication equipment including switching and networking equipment such as servers and routers, modems and PBX stations; data processing equipment such as mainframe computers, personal computers, workstations, CAD systems and various peripheral equipment.

Robinson-Nugent, Inc., acquired by 3M about a decade ago, is most noted for reliable products such as electronic connectors and integrated socket circuit sockets. Applications for Robinson-Nugent interconnect parts are telecommunications equipment, personal computers, routers, modems, CAD systems and more. Today Robinson-Nugent products join a list of reliable interconnect components already offered by 3M

  •    Wire-to-Board Connectors
  •    Cable Assemblies
  •    Memory Card Connectors
  •    Input/Output Connectors
  •    Wire-to-Wire Connectors
  •    Storage Interconnects
  •    Board-to-Board Connectors
  •    Backplane Connectors
  •    IC sockets
  •    Test and Burn-In Sockets

1. History: Robinson Nugent had a long-standing history in the electronics industry. It was recognized for its expertise in producing connectors, sockets, and other electronic components used in a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics to industrial and military systems.

2. Product Range: The company was known for its extensive catalog of connectors and related components. These included:

  • IC Sockets: Robinson Nugent produced a variety of IC (Integrated Circuit) sockets, including DIP (Dual In-Line Package) sockets, SIP (Single In-Line Package) sockets, and more. These sockets were crucial for securing and connecting integrated circuits on circuit boards.

  • Board-to-Board Connectors: RN manufactured connectors that facilitated connections between different printed circuit boards (PCBs) within electronic devices.

  • Wire-to-Board Connectors: These connectors allowed for the connection of wires to PCBs and were commonly used in various electronic applications.