Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce a black zinc-cobalt plating option for a variety of radio frequency connectors and coaxial adapters to expand the versatility of existing product designs. These interconnects are engineered for performance and manufactured with durable materials. This alternate plating offers up to 48 hours of corrosive-resistance to salt spray exposure and […]
How new USB4.2 80G cable links will support cost-effective connectivity
The USB Promoter Group recently announced the November release of the USB4 Version 2.0 specification, a significant update to enable up to 80 Gbps of data performance over the USB Type-C cable and connector. The USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery (USB PD) specifications will also be updated to enable this higher level of data […]
Silicon Labs takes Gold for its wireless SOCs in 2022 LEAP Awards
Winners of the 2022 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced earlier this week in a digital ceremony, with a high number of products across 14 categories. This annual competition aims to celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space. This year’s winners were chosen by an independent judging […]
Harting and TTI Inc. announce partnership in the Americas
Harting and TTI Inc. announced that the two companies are entering into a partnership in the Americas. TTI will be an authorized distributor of Harting’s broad portfolio of industrial connectivity solutions. TTI Inc. is an authorized specialty distributor of interconnect, passive and electromechanical components and the distributor of choice for electronics manufacturers worldwide. TTI and […]
Würth Elektronik extends its range of coaxial products
Würth Elektronik has extended its portfolio of coaxial connectors, rounding off its already comprehensive coax connector portfolio. The SMA connectors are specifically designed for a frequency range up to 18 GHz at an impedance of 50 Ω. Thanks to their threaded coupling technology, they are ideally suited as data lines in environments subject to strong […]
CDM Electronics offers Amphenol Mil-Spec and Mil-Type audio connectors
CDM Electronics announced the availability of the complete line of Amphenol Nexus Technologies’ AJ and AP Series of QPL MIL-DTL-55116 and M55116-Type audio connectors. Engineered to meet and/or exceed the requirements of Department of Defense command, control, communications, and computer (C4) systems, parts are widely specified for the broadest range of mission-critical military, tactical, aerospace, […]
Test show connectors operate at increased current
Test show a temperature rise of 30°C for current up to 8.5 A per pin.
JAE’s KN06 Series connectors designed for heavy equipment
Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components worldwide, is now offering a broad variety of Modular Hybrid Connectors from JAE. JAE’s KN06 Series connectors are designed with heavy equipment in mind. The rectangular, single-engagement lever locking design is ready to meet the demands of semiconductor manufacturing and other large industrial applications that require multi-pole wiring. […]
MPO Field TV connector offers robust, high density for optical links
Amphenol Socapex’s MPO Field solution enables users to transform a standard MPO patchcord into a robust connector designed to resist the harshest environments. The MPO patchcord is integrated into a metallic plug based on MIL-STD-38999 Series III, shell size 13 Military connector, to protect it from shocks, dust and fluids. There is no requirement for […]
Interconnections for EV powertrain systems
Space constraints that characterize electric vehicle systems put special demands on connectors that must handle high power and rising data rates. Giorgio Potenza • Harwin There are six main systems directly associated with an electric vehicle (EV) powertrain. They consist of the onboard charger (OBC), the battery pack, the battery management system (BMS) that monitors […]
Viewer provides over 21,000 Amphenol CAD models for hardware design
The release of over 21,000 new digital models is aiming to help designers bring their products to market faster. Electronic designers spend weeks modeling the electronic components in their circuit board designs, a time-consuming and expensive process. Modeling these components requires a high level of detail and even a single error can lead to significant […]
Allied Electronics & Automation announces five new suppliers
Allied Electronics & Automation, a trading brand of RS Group plc, announces five new suppliers with stock on shelves. The five new suppliers — Stewart Connector, Keystone Technologies, MicroCare, Rice Lake Weighing Systems, and Astrodyne TDI — add to Allied’s already-extensive selection of connectivity, lighting, facility maintenance, weighing equipment, and filtering products and offer new […]
Push-in line Klippon Connector AITB terminal blocks
Weidmüller AITB modular terminal block system provide users with a multi-tier, roof-style terminal block with push-in technology for applications where space is limited. In addition to feed-through terminals with and without integrated PE connection, the AITB portfolio also includes test-disconnect terminals with multi-functional use. Pluggable fuse and component holders can be easily integrated to allow […]
PicoMQS connector system helps automotive OEMs reduce component size and weight
With the increasing amount of electrical content within vehicles, the automotive industry is challenged to find solutions that reduce component packaging and weight without impacting performance. To address this need, TE Connectivity has developed PicoMQS miniaturized automotive connector system. Designed for space-constrained signal interfaces that require automotive-grade robustness, optimized performance, minimized packaging and ease of […]
USB4 40 Gbps-qualified connectors feature power delivery up to 240 V
CUI Devices announced the expansion of its USB connectors line with the introduction of USB Type C models conforming to the USB4 40 Gbps standard. The UJ40 family is a range of USB Type C receptacles featuring data transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps and power delivery up to 240 W thanks to 5 A current ratings and […]
6080 connector with V-Lock power cords rated IP54 under load
Schurter announces the first-of-its-kind IEC C14 connector series 6080 with mating C13 V-Lock power cords for protection against dust and water ingress. The new power entry combination provides an IP54 rating when power is connected during equipment operation, as well as an IP67 rating between the connector and the appliance. Ingress protection of particles and […]
Connectors and cables modernize data centers
Demands for bandwidth-intensive, data-driven services are fueling a rise in compute, data storage, and networking capabilities. These rises put pressure on connectors and cable to deliver data at higher speeds with better signals and less heat.
VITA 67 interconnects are a high-density addition to the VPX platform
ICC is proud to offer VITA 67.1, 67.2 and 67.3 connectors, contacts and cable assemblies from Amphenol SV Microwave. Designed for side-by-side implementation with VITA 46 hardware, VITA 67 SMPM and SMPS interconnects are a high-density RF addition to the VPX Platform. The interconnects are easy to install and feature cable assembly plug-in modules that […]
Amphenol offers selection of backshells and dust caps
Amphenol Pcd, a supplier of interconnect products, offers an extensive selection of backshells and dust caps for circular connectors. These solutions are compatible with a variety of MIL-SPEC connector series, including SAE-AS50151 (MIL-DTL-5015), MIL-DTL-26482, MIL-DTL-38999 and MIL-DTL-83723. Because of their rugged construction and versatility, Amphenol Pcd’s backshells and dust caps are widely used in the […]
Will internal IO copper cables for data centers become standardized?
Data-center passive DAC external cables have been standardized and interoperable for decades. However, the mating, inside-the-box cables have yet to be fully standardized. In general, inside-the-box IO interface interconnections have been a competitive value point for those OEMs and suppliers that offer quality options. Providing reliable connectors and twin-axial cables configured in an ideal layout […]
Right-angle, high-current connector modules minimize space installation requirements
In order to cope with the fast-growing energy transition market demanding flexible high-power capabilities, the integration of power systems and associated cable assemblies must be secure, cost-effective, and space-saving. However, high-power modules in the current range between 70A and 200A have conductors with large wire-cross sections, even up to 70mm2. These wires are often challenging […]
Sager Electronics announces major expansion
Sager Electronics announces a major expansion into a new 175,650 sq. ft. facility in Lewisville, TX. Scheduled to be fully operational by the end of the year, the new facility will house Sager’s brand new Custom Solutions Center, Distribution Center, and Southcentral Service Center. The new location was selected with the future in mind, doubling […]
Spring-loaded magnetic floating connectors
Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp., announces its first magnetic mating connectors. The Magnetic spring-loaded connectors are designed to make connecting components effortless, reliable, and durable. This series of magnetic connectors feature self-alignment, self-location, and zero force mating, in response to the growing field of applications requiring connections to be made quickly and easily. Magnetic spring-loaded and mating […]
Connector and terminal products for gas and battery powered equipment
A full line of standard and custom electrical and electronic connectors and terminals for gasoline and battery-powered lawn and garden equipment that are manufactured in the USA to eliminate OEM delivery lead time issues has been introduced by ETCO Incorporated. ETCO Lawn & Garden Equipment Products include spark plug terminals, boots, heavy rings, PCB-, insulated-, […]
Harwin & MSA Components sign German distribution deal
Harwin is bringing greater strength to its German supply chain through a new strategic partnership with MSA Components. The agreement allows MSA to offer all the latest products from Harwin’s extensive portfolio – including the cutting-edge Gecko, Datamate, Kona, and M300 series connectors. With a 75-year history of supporting technological developments, MSA Components is a […]