TE Connectivity, the Middletown, Pa., maker of connectivity systems and sensors, is adding new right-angle and vertical printed circuit board headers to its Power Triple Lock connector product line. These through-hole headers significantly expand wire-to-board applicability for this family of connectors in appliance, HVAC, automation and control, automotive, and other designs. “Combining high current ratings, […]

FEV North America and Lightspeed Technologies have joined forces to create an automotive O/E (optical and electronic) system architecture technology that transmits photons over plastic optical fiber in lieu of E/E (electricity and electronics) technologies that typically conduct electrons over copper. According to FEV officials, this will significantly reduce weight, the number of vehicle parts, […]

Molex, Lisle, Ill., has released the Micro-Lock Plus wire-to-board connector system for customers seeking high performance, compact size and retention security. Featuring a 1.5 A current rating, small footprint and positive latch, the company has reportedly developed a comprehensive terminal solution for OEMs working in space-constrained environments. Designed for industries such as automotive, consumer, and […]

Gliding e-chain cable carriers from igus Inc., East Providence, R.I., are typically used for travel lengths between 33 and 164 feet. However, these e-chain systems are facing more demanding requirements from many customers. The dynamics of the systems are intensifying, and the loads that the chains must handle are increasing. This can cause gliding systems […]

The UL and IWCS China 2018 symposium committee has issued a Call for Papers for the regional Asian conference to be held in Shanghai, China on March 20 to 22, 2018 at the Shanghai International Convention Center. Individuals and teams are invited to participate at this well-known venue with technical papers and presentations serving the […]

The HARTING Technology Group, Espelkamp, Germany, offers a number of variations of its PushPull connector series, from well-known V4 and V14 variants to M12 circular connectors. They all can be plugged in within seconds. “One click and the secure connection is there,” explained Ralf Klein, Managing Director HARTING Electronics. PushPull products permit machines, systems and robots […]

Leoni, a leading European provider of cables and cable systems to the automotive sector and other industries, has developed fire-retardant cables that significantly reduce flame propagation and heat generation in buildings and simultaneously minimize the release of caustic gases and smoke. The products are now also available with CPR (Construction Products Regulation) approval for industrial […]

Amphenol RF, Danbury, Conn., has introduced a line of SMA fixed-length cable assemblies on LMR-195 and LMR-240 cables. According to the company, this all-Amphenol system combines precision machined Amphenol RF SMA connectors with high performing LMR cables developed by Times Microwave, an Amphenol company. These pre-configured cable assemblies are designed to offer a lower loss […]

The strengths of AS-Interface technology are well known throughout factory automation. In addition to the low installation costs and flexible expandability, users appreciate the simple assembly and easy configuration of these systems. One of the few remaining challenges is the setup of larger groups of I/O inside switch cabinets and junction boxes, according to officials […]

Molex, the global manufacturer of interconnect products and systems, announced the acquisition of certain assets of Triton Manufacturing Company, headquartered in Monee, Ill. The acquired Triton business specializes in fabricating flexible power cable assemblies and custom bus bars used in a wide range of current and heat transfer applications, including power transfer devices for computers, […]

To support the future of connected mobility, Molex, Lisle, Ill., will unveil its latest offering at CES 2018, January 9 to 12 in Las Vegas. Molex will offer private demos of its connected vehicle technology ecosystem which includes a 10 Gbps automotive Ethernet backbone that fully integrates highly reliable signal integrity, prioritization, scalability and security. […]

Underwriters Laboratories, one of the world’s leading safety certification organizations, has granted the HARTING Technology Group the approval and license for the Client Test Data program. Under this program, HARTING is able to conduct testing in its own test laboratory, and submit the data to UL to streamline the process for UL certification. As a […]

TE Connectivity (TE), the Harrisburg, Pa., supplier of connectivity and sensor products, announced that its CDFP connectors and cages now bring up to 28 gigabit per second (Gbps) data rates and new levels of flexibility to designers of high-speed networking systems and subsystems. In addition, a new range of customizable CDFP cable assemblies supports PCIe […]

Future Electronics, the Montreal-based distributor of electronic components, has announced a new worldwide distribution agreement with CviLux. Founded in 1990, CviLux is dedicated to manufacturing and selling connectors, flat flexible cables, and wire harnesses. Their products are mainly for the consumer electronics, computers, communication and electro-optical industries. CviLux is headquartered in Tamsui, Taipei and operates […]

AVX Corp., the Fountain Inn, S.C., manufacturer of passive components and interconnects, has extended its range of vertical wire-to-board (WTB) connector products. The newly released 00-9296 Series single-position, vertical, top-entry, poke-home connectors are for discrete 18–22AWG solid or stranded wire. These connectors reportedly deliver simple, robust, repeatable and cost-effective wire terminations. They are designed to […]

Metal cable-guidance systems are typically difficult to assemble, heavy, and prone to corrosion. igus, with U.S. headquarters in East Providence, R.I., developed the guidelite guide trough for plastic energy chains in 2015 to offer an alternative that was lightweight, easy to assemble, and cost-effective. “This year, we have further improved the system with a new, […]

Provertha, the Pforzheim, Germany, manufacturer of connectors and accessories, is extending its extensive range of M12 cable connectors with stainless steel (V4A) versions and X-Coding. The new male and female versions are specifically designed for the special requirements encountered in medical technology applications, and in the food industry. The new M12 connectors are also suitable […]

TE Connectivity, Harrisburg, Pa., has released its newly developed optical flex circuit cable assemblies. These compact, robust fiber optic circuits offer a multifiber management solution for high-speed electronic packaging. Fully customizable for both card-to-card and backplane applications, TE’s new optical flex circuits are ruggedized for the harsh environments of aerospace, commercial and military aircraft, and […]

The HARTING Technology Group based in Espelkamp, Germany, sizably increased its turnover for trading year 2016/17 that ended on September 30. The family owned and managed global company saw a 14.7% increase in turnover, up to €672 million ($791 million) – the highest figure in the company’s 72-year history. “We are really pleased with the […]

LUTZE, Charlotte, N.C., is introducing two shielded MOTIONFLEX Ethernet cables with a teal TPE jacket, cataloged as A1040020 CAT5E SF/UTP (4 × 2 × AWG24) and A1040030 CAT6A SF/UTP (4 × 2 × AWG24). Suitable applications for the products include moderate linear flexing and torsion (± 270°), free flexing, and static installations, according to the […]

Leoni, a leading European provider of cables and cable systems to the automotive sector and other industries, has further expanded its capacities in the Americas. The company has officially opened a new, environmentally friendly Mexican wiring systems plant in the city of Merida, which will serve customers in the U.S. and Asia. “The new plant […]

From Formula 1, World Rally Championship and MotoGP to endurance competitions and rally raid off-road racing, Esterline Connection Technologies – SOURIAU has long been a global supplier of car and motorcycle motorsport connectors. The market—which today represents several hundred thousand connectors a year—really took off in the early 2000s, when the advent and massive adoption […]

Jacketing is a cable’s first line of defense. In the latest edition of Northwire’s eCURRENT newsletter, the authors explain that users should consider several parameters before selecting a jacket material for a cable. A cable’s outer jacket is its primary means of protection against environmental and application demands. It is a crucial part of the […]

Hirose Electric, a global supplier of interconnects, has developed a rugged I/O connector that combines a small robust design with high-speed data transmission capabilities. That, in turn, enables industrial equipment advancements in smart manufacturing, according to company officials. The IX Series connector reduces installation space by up to 75% compared to RJ45 solutions, and up […]

ITT Cannon, Irvine, Cal., recently introduced a high-performance, ruggedized and cost-effective cable-to-cable connector series for reliable connections in harsh environments. The CTC Series is reportedly a simple-to-install, low-maintenance cable-to-cable interconnect suitable for a wide variety of less-than-ideal vehicle applications where reliable signal circuits are critical to operating performance. The CTC Series uses the industry-proven Trident T2P […]