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A wide range of standard and custom electrical and electronic connectors and terminals designed for the electric- and hybrid vehicle market have been introduced by ETCO Inc. of Bradenton, Florida. ETCO EV, Hybrid Vehicle and Charging Station Products include battery connectors and terminals, heavy-duty ring terminals, ignition components, PC board terminals, insulated connectors, and custom […]

L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand and a maker of wired and wireless connectivity products, recently announced it has released a series of panel-mount USB 3.0 couplers that feature high-retention jacks. The new couplers offer up to three times the retention force of a standard USB jack, preventing disconnects under high strain. The new ECF style […]

Trexon, (formerly TPC Wire & Cable and a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity), has completed the acquisition of Power Connector Inc.,  (PCI) a  supplier of Tactical Communications interconnect for military applications. Founded in 1987 and based in Suffolk County, New York, PCI is a Defense Logistics Agency QPL manufacturer of MIL-DTL-55181 and MIL-DTL-55116 connectors. […]

Hirose’s BM50 series has been selected as an Innovation Award Honoree for CES 2022, the Consumer Electronics Show held annually in Las Vegas. The CES Innovation Awards internationally recognizes noteworthy products in 28 product fields based on the following criteria: product quality, design aesthetic, value provided to users, uniqueness and newness of product specifications, and […]

TE Connectivity (TE) has acquired the force-guided narrow safety relay (NSR) elementary relay technology from the Phoenix Contact Group as part of a long-term partnership agreement. The acquisition adds a single-pole, force-guided offering to TE’s broad relay portfolio for the factory automation, elevator and rail markets. As a part of the agreement, TE will assume […]

Accelerator I/O connectors and cables provide secure, electrical contact and transmission for high-speed data. These devices typically make up one of the largest unit percentages of data-center equipment in terms of use and assembly. This is particularly true compared to top-of-rack (TOR) switching fabric network interface cables, such as Ethernet or InfiniBand. TOR switching is […]

Amphenol RF is expanding its SMP product series with a new right‐angle cable plug designed for easier assembly and improved performance. SMP connectors are ideal for telecommunications and military applications which require compact, secure RF interconnect. This new commercial product utilizes the standard SMP interface and provides a high‐frequency solution that offers reliable performance up […]

Expanding its portfolio of board sockets, Harwin has introduced additional sizes for the popular Sycamore Contact range. These 6A current rated surface-mount PCB sockets allow engineers to accommodate different designs, placing individual sockets freely on a board without the constraint of connector housings. Two additions complement the existing 3.8 7mm length sockets, which accept 0.8-1.3mm […]

Molex has acquired core technology and intellectual property (IP) from Keyssa Inc., a pioneer in high-speed contactless connectors. The acquisition of this unique wireless chip-to-chip technology, including over 350 filed patent applications, will accelerate Molex’s strategy to further expand and diversify its micro connector portfolio with highly flexible, cable-free connectors for near-field, device-to-device applications. “Keyssa’s […]

RF and high-speed digital signals have brought on the development of new liquid crystal polymer materials used in connectors, PCBs, and other interconnects. Liquid crystal polymers (LCPs) are experiencing a surge in demand resulting from high-speed communications technologies, particularly fine-pitch components such as high-frequency connectors, board-to-board connectors, and low-pass insulation supporters, or dipoles on active […]

Hirose has developed a new hybrid flexible printed circuit (FPC) / flat flexible connector (FFC) that offers significant space-savings compared to competing products with the same permissible current. With a combination of power contacts capable of handling 12 and 0.5 A signal contacts, the TF43SW Series hybrid connector features a height of only 1.2 mm, […]

Heilind Electronics has expanded its selection of connector solutions with Molex’s Woodhead ArcArrest 30A switch-rated connector system. Incorporating many options and components into a smooth, contoured design, Woodhead ArcArrest switch-rated connector system from Molex delivers the simplest and fastest way to de-energize industrial equipment and perform lockout/tagout operations. Unlike standard industrial disconnect switches, the ArcArrest […]

Kvaser is pleased to introduce the Kvaser Air Bridge Light HS M12, a high-performance wireless CAN bridge with dust and water-resistant M12 connectors. Comprising a preconfigured pair of wireless units with integrated antennas and rugged housings, the Kvaser Air Bridge Light HS M12 reliably exchanges raw CAN data between two networks when a wired CAN […]

By Jack Midgley, Global Defense Market Leader, Fischer Connectors www.fischerconnectors.com Soldier modernization programs take on new urgency as funding priorities shift and operational demands increase. There are many challenges posed by resource constraints and changing operational environments. Defense connectivity solutions offer new capabilities and innovative, economical approaches to help soldiers and commanders at every level […]

Amphenol RF has expanded its robust adapter portfolio with a high-performance right-angle SMA adapter. This adapter is designed to offer improved VSWR over a right-angle soldered design with a similar footprint, without using an expensive swept body style. The right-angle SMA adapter is ideal for SATCOM, radar and test and measurement applications. Traditional right-angle connectors […]

By Ruud van den Brink  • Product Manager for Industrial Communications  •  TE Connectivity Industry 4.0 is all about enhancing efficiency and productivity. Part of these improvements can be realized in a more optimized communication infrastructure in industrial networks. Modern-day industrial automation systems are complex. Different layers in the network use different communication standards. A […]

Always looking to address emerging application opportunities, Bulgin has added further products to its extensive portfolio of RF connectors. Designed to work with coaxial cables already in use in large-scale communication infrastructure, these latest connectors deliver multi-GHz operation and exhibit industry-leading transmission characteristics. They also benefit from very low impedance levels of 50 Ohm, and […]

binder USA announced a new two-piece M12 circular connector that offers versatility with several special features including: square-flange housing for easy assembly, multi-position, and lockable A-coding that supports variable cable installation. The new connectors simplify secure sensor and actuator connections in applications such as factory automation and robotics. The connector’s innovative two-part design enables user […]

Molex’s Mini50 Sealed Wire-to-Device Receptacles utilize smaller pins, terminals and wire gauges, while providing protection from water and dust ingress, delivering significant space savings over traditional USCAR 0.64 mm connectors. Looking for Molex connectors? We have products in stock and ready to ship, contact us today! Learn more at Heilind.com. Learn more at Heilind >> […]

Heilind Electronics and TE Connectivity have introduced the MAG-MATE terminal with multi-spring pin and SIAMEZE terminals for aluminum magnet wire. The new termination solutions are specifically designed to facilitate the market trend of replacing copper magnet wire with aluminum magnet wire – thus reducing material costs. The multi-spring pin design improves operating efficiency by providing […]

Hirose has enhanced its compact coaxial connector offering to serve the emerging 5G device market. 5G applications require connectors that can handle higher frequency, and the C.FL Series coaxial connector supports up to 30Ghz in an ultra-small footprint. Measuring only 2 mm x 2 mm with a 0.92 mm mated height, the C.FL Series connector […]

TE Connectivity recognized the critical need for a reliable and durable connector which can balance both signal and power capabilities for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). TE’s newly launched Unmanned Power (UMP) connector offers up to 80 A per contact and is available as a power or mixed signal/power connector. The growth of UAV usage in […]

New Yorker Electronics Co. Inc., a global franchised distributor of passive electronic components, discrete semiconductors and supply chain services, announced the acquisition of Omni Pro Electronics, Inc., an electronic component distributor, located in Addison, Texas.  Omni Pro maintains a deep inventory of industrial control and board-level components used in a broad array of industrial, commercial, […]

TE Connectivity is highlighting its portfolio of connector solutions which align with the newest release of The Open Group Sensors Open System Architecture (SOSA) Technical Standard 1.0. SOSA uses OpenVPX architecture to help ensure interoperability, improved subsystem SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power and Cost), and rapid technology upgrades in aerospace applications and military embedded systems. As […]

Winners of the 2021 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced this afternoon in a digital ceremony, with products across 12 categories. This annual competition saw a record number of submissions, as it aims to celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space. This year’s winners were chosen by […]