{"product_id":"smema-cable","title":"SMEMA Cable","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a SMEMA (Surface Mount Equipment Manufacturers Association) interface cable used to interconnect SMT production line equipment, providing the standardized machine-to-machine communication signal interface for automated PCB transfer and line control between adjacent pieces of equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKey characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eApplication: SMT production line equipment including pick-and-place machines, solder paste printers, reflow ovens, AOI systems, conveyors, and other SMEMA-compatible machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFunction: Carries the standardized SMEMA handshake signals between adjacent machines, coordinating automated PCB transfer by communicating:\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBoard available — upstream machine signals it has a board ready to transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMachine ready — downstream machine signals it is ready to accept a board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEnabling fully automated, synchronized board flow along the SMT production line without operator intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStandard: SMEMA IPC-SMEMA-9851 — industry standard defining connector type, pinout, and signal levels for interoperability between equipment from different manufacturers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eType: SMEMA interface cable assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eConnector: Typically 26-pin IDC ribbon cable connectors on both ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCategory: Line integration cable \/ machine interface component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompatibility: Universal across all SMEMA-compliant SMT equipment regardless of manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSigns of Cable Degradation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBoard transfer failures or timing errors between machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMachine-to-machine communication faults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProduction line stoppage due to handshake signal loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lewis \u0026 Clark LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45523368476716,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/7672\/5292\/files\/0998728E-F669-4DFA-88DE-955E9F72243E.jpg?v=1778182027","url":"https:\/\/lewis-clark.com\/products\/smema-cable","provider":"Lewis \u0026 Clark LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}