TE Connectivity (TE) is introducing its NanoRF optical hybrid modules for the defense industries VPX-based embedded computing systems that require increased bandwidth and radio frequency (RF) signaling. The new hybrid modules feature high-density RF and optical connections within common connector module applications like radar, electronic warfare (EW) missile guidance and tactical communications, along with any […]
A complete guide to modular connectors
First developed in the 1960s and becoming more publicly available in the early 1970s, modular connectors were born out of necessity to provide a more simple, “modular” interconnection system for phone systems, data networks, and low-speed serial connections. During that same timeframe, the FCC developed a registration system for modular connectors, known as Registered Jacks […]
Series 423 M16 connectors for interference-prone, space-constrained applications
binder USA announced a new short version of its popular series 423 M16 connector. These compact shieldable cable plugs and sockets, each with cable clamp, are available in 10 solder and 5 crimp male and female versions to suit various pin counts. They are ideal for applications where space is tight and IP67-level protection is […]
Increased connectivity options with waterproof IP67 RP-TNC connectors
Amphenol RF is pleased to announce the expansion of the popular miniature-sized TNC interface with an additional reverse polarity (RP) configuration. This straight cable mount RP-TNC plug is designed for the popular LMR-240 low loss cable and is engineered to meet all IP67 specifications in the mated and unmated conditions. RP-TNC connectors are ideal for […]
New 9155 series 1.27 mm pitch board-to-board battery connectors
Kyocera AVX has further expanded its well-proven portfolio of battery connectors for board-to-board and battery pack integration applications with the release of a new fine-pitch connector series designed for medical, industrial, and networking applications. The newest additions to this product portfolio, which already offered the broadest selection of standard battery connectors currently available on the […]
Dinkle Connectors provide effortless connections and inline splicing
Dinkle International announces additions to their 0229 Series portfolio of connectors, used to provide pluggable connectivity between wires for inline splicing, and from wires to PCBs. These connectors are compactly designed for installation in constrained spaces, and they are available in mating plug designs with various pin counts of up to 40 poles. They are […]
How the digital-interface standards for cables and connectors are changing
CoaXPress (CXP) is a popular, digital-interface standard developed for high-speed transmission of data, videos, and still images. This interface was introduced in 2008 and has been used in industrial automation for years, with advanced machine vision and robotics applications following suit. It has been driven by reliability and simplicity, which includes its cables and connectors. […]
Amphenol Fiber Systems MIL-PRF-28876 (M28876) connectors available from ICC
As an authorized value-added distributor for Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI), ICC now offers MIL-PRF-28876 (M28876) connectors with Black Hard Anodized PTFE (BHA-PTFE) plating. Conforming to MIL-PRF-28876 Revision E, the latest environmental standard for fiber optic interconnects, these robust connectors are ideal for Navy applications and other harsh environment systems. BHA-PTFE is a hard, durable […]
ix Industrial specified as a new PROFINET interface by PROFIBUS User Organization
Hirose Electric has announced that the ix Industrial connector series has been specified as a new standard interface connector for Ethernet applications by PROFINET (Process Field Network). The most recent PROFINET Cabling and Interconnection Technology Guideline has recently designated the ix Industrial mating interface as a new standard for Ethernet applications. Published in June 2021, […]
How system fabric I/O interface cables and connectors are evolving
Newer fabric network input/output (I/O) cables and connectors support higher speeds, reduce latency, and support the latest interfaces — including the IEEE-802.3df Ethernet 200G per-lane specification project and modified versions, such as the RoCE and iWARP Ethernet. Other new cable and connector developments are working to include standard InfiniBand XDR 200G and modified versions, such […]
Allied Electronics supplies Harting’s Han 1A miniature modular connectors
Allied Electronics & Automation supplies Harting’s award-winning Han 1A connector series, which is known for the space savings, time savings, and versatility granted by its miniature, modular, rectangular form factor with power, signal, and data capabilities and snap-in mating technology. Han 1A connectors require up to 30% less space than Harting’s next smallest modular industrial […]
High-speed connectivity for high-density miniaturized power and data transmission
The Swiss-headquartered Fischer Connectors Group continues to push the boundaries of high-density miniaturization in connectivity. Its ultra-miniature, rugged series of connectors, cable assemblies and electronic solutions has been extended to help engineers add more functionality and meet high-speed data acquisition and transmission requirements in applications with extreme limitations in space, even in harsh operating environments. […]
How HDD and controller connectors and internal cables are evolving
NVMe Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) are a new storage system product family currently going through development and validation. It’s expected that some of these products will be released in 2023 or 2024. HDDs store memory on a spinning disk and are slower than solid-state drives (SSDs). So, why new HDDs? The new devices are said […]
Getting one wire to do more, Part 4 – headphone wire as antenna
Using one wire in two very different roles is widely done, requiring some simple circuity and basic components. Using a headphone wire as an FM antenna The earliest portable AM/FM portable radios used two antennas: an internal long wire wound on a ferrite core for the lower-frequency AM band (550-1600 kHz), and a “whip” antenna […]
Getting one wire to do more, Part 3 – Powering the antenna LNA
Using one wire in two very different roles is widely done, requiring some simple circuity and basic components. Providing DC power to an antenna amplifier via an RF coaxial cable In most applications where the antenna is located at a distance from the radio receiver front end, it is desirable or necessary to add a […]
Getting one wire to do more, Part 2 – Phantom power for the microphone
Using one wire in two very different roles is widely done, requiring some simple circuity and basic components. A classic engineering objective is to figure out a way to get one set of wires to provide a second function at little cost. This second part in the series looks at phantom power in more detail. […]
Simple double-duty: How to get one wire to do more, Part 1: The rationale
Using one wire in two very different roles is widely done, requiring some simple circuity and basic components. It makes a lot of sense to use an individual single copper cable and its connection between two points to do more than it initially intended, especially if that additional function is aligned with the primary function […]
Connectors and terminals for EVs, hybrids and charging stations
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 […]
High-retention USB 3.0 ECF couplers prevent disconnects
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 adds custom interconnect solutions with acquisition of Power Connector Inc.
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 selected as a CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree
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 partners with Phoenix Contact for miniature relay product line
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 […]
How accelerator IO interface connectors and cables offer more options
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 […]
New SMP connector offers improved performance and assembly
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 […]
Harwin broadens scope of its SMT PCB socket offering
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 […]