Pre-Insulated Diamond Grip (PIDG) terminals and splices are designed for uniform reliability in the most difficult circuit environments, especially where high vibration and wire movement are factors. PIDG terminals and splices can be bent in any direction without fraying the wire insulation or breaking the conductor, ensuring high reliability. PIDG is available in ring, flag,…

SOLISTRAND terminals and splices are specifically engineered to ensure reliable and long lasting performance in the most punishing environments. SOLISTRAND is corrosion resistant, vibration resistant, and features a tensile strength well within the limits of commercial and military specifications. SOLISTRAND is available in ring, flag, spade, hook, and flanged tongue terminals, as well as parallel…

Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, (NASDAQ: BELFA and BELFB) and manufacturer of high-speed connectors used in data communication applications announces the addition of M12 X-Code Cable Assemblies, supporting Ethernet connectivity up to 10 Gbps, making them suitable for both factory and industrial environments. Stewart Connector’s M12 X-Code Cable Assembly series includes 8-pin male M12…

MEGA is pleased to announce that we have now added angled locking C13 connectors, extending our range of locking EN60320 connectors and AC outlets.  Needing no additional hardware or custom mating inlet, these locking C13 connectors can be implemented immediately into your production cycle eliminating the need for brackets and the associated labor costs that…

Keystone is now offering surface-mount fuse clips with Kapton tape as an option for their comprehensive line of on tape and reel packaging. The addition of the Kapton tape across the top surface of the SMT fuse clips allows for a more secure part picked-up by vacuum pick-and-place assembly systems. Kapton tape is currently being…

By Elizabeth Greenberg, Research Engineer & Technology Consultant Design engineers look for form, fit and function when choosing components for their products. Choosing connectors is no different in general, but when specifying high-voltage connectors for AC, DC or RF applications, function drives the selection. This means choosing connectors suited to the task, preventing the breakdown…

Sager Electronics, a leading North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, is now stocking Schaffner’s FN 9262/FN 9266 RFI Filters. The new RFI filters feature an IEC C14 PEM (power entry module) with integrated fuse holder or switch. The high-performance filter series FN 9262 (with fuse holder) and…

Mencom’s NEW LP1-E45UM-5 low-profile panel interface connector has combined two of the most common and versatile components utilized by today’s integrators, machine builders, and panel shops. The new innovative design frees up valuable DIN rail space by moving the reliable, robust, and cost-effective unmanaged Ethernet switch to the side of the cabinet. By combining the […]

Hirose has launched a low-profile wire-to-board connector for high heat and high vibration applications including automotive, off-highway and transportation. Combining a space-saving design with high heat resistance from -40° up to 125° C, the 2-mm pitch ZE05 series connector maintains high electrical conductivity even in severe heat environments. A double spring, three-point contact design with […]

The Harting Technology Group has been awarded this year’s “Innovative Product Award“ in China for its  ix Industrial connector. The  award was bestowed by the “MM modern manufacturing” publication, the counterpart to the specialist magazine “MM Maschinenmarkt” – which both belong to the German Vogel Communications Group, headquartered in Würzburg. The ix Industrial stands for […]

Offering improved safety and ease of assembly over other industry models, TE Connectivity launched a new addition to its unsealed connector portfolio for the transportation industry. The AMP MCP 18P monoblock connector offers trust and reliability in harsh environments for industrial and commercial transportation with its flame retardant composition and new lever design. Ideal for […]

LEMO has launched a 1000 Base T1- Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Push-Pull connector. Based on transmission standards (IEEE 802.3), single-pair Ethernet (also called SPE or 1000Base-T1) is integrated into new generations of automobiles. 1000Base-T1 is designed to operate over a single twisted-pair copper cable supporting an effective data rate of 1 Gbit/sec in each direction […]

Hirose has developed a 0.8 mm pitch board-to-board connector that allows for flexible stacking heights. The high-speed card edge FX27 series connector allows for varying board stack heights by simply changing the length the printed circuit board (PCB) interposer, eliminating the need for different height connectors. Additionally, the FX27 series features an increased XY axis […]

As governments around the world pass stronger emission standards, the demand for electric vehicles continues to grow. This trend, in turn, will lead to the rapid increase in the use of large gauge wire and cables. Based on predictions from Morgan Stanley in 2017, four out of five cars sold worldwide will be battery-electric vehicles […]

CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of screwless terminal block connectors for high-temperature applications. Featuring wide -40 to +130°C operating temperature ranges, the horizontal orientation TBLH10‑350 and TBLH10‑500 series as well as the vertical orientation TBLH10V‑350 and TBLH10V‑500 series provide designers with a rugged solution for any wire-to-board application dealing with extreme temperatures. The four […]

The IMAS-CONNECT adapter system is a modular designed grommet system for mounting metric connectors, keystone couplers, hose fittings, pressure compensation elements and much more. By using the modular adapter system, the cable entry becomes a hybrid system. Pre-terminated and standard cables or hoses can be routed and, with the use of the IMAS-CONNECT grommets, you…

Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, introduces the single- and multi-port RJ45 connectors to support 2.5G Base-T Ethernet communications. This product line is the first available to include configurations for use in most 2.5G enterprise, data center, IoT, and wireless applications. Stewart Connector’s RJ45 connectors are designed to address cross talk and return loss issues […]

TE Connectivity today introduced Multi-Beam Plus connectors, the latest evolution of its highly-successful power connector line. They share the same low-profile dimensions and enable the same through-system airflow as previous designs such as Multi-Beam XL,  XLE and HD power connectors. Multi-Beam Plus connectors satisfy the demand for higher-power solutions by providing a high current per […]

Interstate Connecting Components, a division of Heilind Mil-Aero, has expanded its portfolio of harsh environment interconnects with SOURIAU’s D38999 hermetic connectors. The recently expanded hermetic line is qualified to MIL-DTL-38999 Series III specification and features glass-to-metal seal technology to counter extreme changes in temperature and pressure. The connectors are constructed with stainless steel housing for […]

TE Connectivity today introduced its new PCIe Gen 4 card edge connectors, which meet industry PCI-SIG Card Electromechanical (CEM) specification 4.0 and support Intel and AMD next-generation platforms with up to 16 Gbps of bandwidth. Designed to support next-generation CPUs for better system application scaling and higher bandwidth in servers, storage, workstations and desktop PCs, […]

As sensors, data, and real-time decision-making transform manufacturing, M12 connectors deliver the speed, reliability, and ruggedness that smart factories demand. Contributed by Joe Amato, Director of Business Development, binder USA Global tech analysts predict that more than 20 billion devices will be connected by 2020, and that the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will be […]

HMS Networks working in conjunction with Inductive Automation introduces an Ignition 8 connector module that allows Ignition users to easily integrate PLC data from any PLC based machine into Ignition. The solution leverages Ewon’s Talk2M platform to create a secure link between the Ignition server and the target machine allowing machines to be located anywhere…

Phoenix Contact’s new M12 Power cables and connectors make it easy to power drive motors, fans, lighting, and other distributed control boxes, even in tight spaces. The products, which are UL Listed and tested under UL 2237 (File E46873), can handle currents up to 16 A or voltages up to 600 Vac/63 Vdc. As today’s […]

Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp. Inc. announces the development of a new minimal insertion length contact, expanding its range of receptacles designed to work with shorter mating leads. The receptacles are fitted with a new, beryllium copper contact clip characterized by an early engagement contact point, dual entry capability, low contact resistance and high current carrying capacity. […]

Binder USA LP has expanded the series 423 and 723 M16 connector family with the addition of an 8-pin DIN variant. The new connector supports all wireless networks, including 5G, and is AISG C485 compliant. (The Antenna Interface Standards Group defines standards for the control and monitoring of antenna line devices in the wireless industry.) […]