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The film technology company ARRI needed a technically sophisticated connector for the image sensor of its new ALEXA 35 digital camera system. EMC developed this complex connector\u2014and we\u2019ll tell the story from the initial idea to its use on film sets around the world. <\/p>\n
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2015. Image resolution has become a crucial factor. The brilliance of a photo or film, and the sharpness of a live broadcast, captivate viewers\u2014the higher the resolution, the better. And the higher the ratings, the greater the revenue. These considerations also drive the requirements of the internationally active film technology company ARRI in Munich. For the production of a new digital camera system, a connector is needed that ensures the transmission of extremely high data volumes. <\/p>\n
At embedded world, a major electronics trade show in Nuremberg, manufacturer ARRI and the potential supplier of the base, EMC, will meet for the first time in the spring of 2015.<\/p>\n
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Because the version being developed will be only a few centimeters in size, the requirements are highly complex. The socket must contain 847 precisely positioned contacts through which information will later be transmitted seamlessly in a matter of milliseconds. One of the many challenges: On the one hand, the image sensor must be securely seated in the socket\u2014only then can it function optimally and guarantee outstanding image quality\u2014while on the other hand, it must be able to be easily inserted into and removed from the socket. At the end of the selection process, ARRI chooses EMC. Exciting years lie ahead. <\/p>\n
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\nOf course, it was an advantage that our development partners were in the same time zone. But we could have pulled it off as a global collaboration as well <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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3 \u2013 Development means:<\/h2>\n
Go the extra mile, be patient, find solutions<\/h3>\n
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Now things are getting serious. Development work is underway. EMC has a partner in Switzerland who will manufacture the product. Countless rounds of coordination lie ahead. In Idstein, the team is designing, planning, and drafting. In Switzerland, the product is being built, and Munich provides feedback. And then it starts all over again. For a key component\u2014the pin, consisting of a sleeve and a contact spring\u2014there is no prototype; it must be created, so to speak, from scratch. <\/p>\n
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I think people really appreciated that we were always open to trying new approaches!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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4 \u2013 The Prototype<\/h2>\n
Test, Try, Error, Test <\/h3>\n
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Then the first prototype arrives. ARRI tests it and defines new requirements. For example, in the final product, cables must be routed to the sensor through the base. This, in turn, affects the stability of the base. Further development, production, testing, and rejection follow\u2026 New problems arise: To prevent circuit boards with faulty sensors from being discarded, the image sensor is designed to be plugged in and unplugged like a connector. During initial tests, the plug contacts come loose. Back to the drawing board. <\/p>\n
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Such processes are always characterized by the fact that you learn as you go. Slumps are normal <\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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5 \u2013 Production and a Shock<\/h2>\n
The world has come to a standstill<\/h3>\n
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2019. Go! The final version has been finalized. The order is to produce larger quantities. The machines are running, and a whole batch of plug sockets is ready for installation. Then a virus brings the world to a standstill\u2014COVID-19 not only disrupts supply chains but also rocks the entire film industry. Live events are no longer taking place. Rien ne va plus. Film cameras aren\u2019t even arriving, and later on, they\u2019re only being used on film sets with very strict hygiene measures. Great disappointment on all sides. <\/p>\n
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\nWhen you invest so much\u2014including your heart and soul\u2014it\u2019s only natural to feel disappointed in the face of such an unpredictable crisis<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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6 \u2013 The Turning Point and the Fresh Start<\/h2>\n
Things are moving quickly now<\/h3>\n
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2022. The fear of the pandemic is subsiding. The film industry, particularly streaming services, is emerging as the winner of the global crisis. Now everything has to move very quickly. Fortunately, a fully developed, smart solution is ready to go. ARRI is introducing its new digital camera system to the world: ALEXA 35. Inside this coveted high-tech device: the EMC Super Base. Demand for cameras with outstanding image quality is high. <\/p>\n
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\nOf course, everyone is really excited. But ARRI never doubted for a moment that we\u2019d pull it off in the end <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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7 \u2013 The final chapter of this success story isn’t the end<\/h2>\n
The Super Base Is Making a Name for Itself Worldwide<\/h3>\n
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Today. The contact socket developed by EMC is making a name for itself with the ARRI ALEXA 35. It is currently being used on prestigious feature film and TV series projects being produced all over the world. The results are increasingly appearing on the big screen and on home screens. And behind the scenes, the EMC product has always played its part in ensuring their success. <\/p>\n
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\nThe big advantage of this product is that you no longer have to throw away the circuit board if the image sensor is defective. It plugs in and out just like a battery! It\u2019s a small part that we sell, but it\u2019s a very important one. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Production continues in series. This is just one of many success stories that the Idstein-based company has achieved thanks to its experience and expertise. Connections. Since. 1991.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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