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…
Schaffner’s FN 9262/FN 9266 Series RFI filters now shipping from Sager Electronics
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…
Easy-access, 5 port Ethernet switch/panel interface connector
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 […]
Automotive power connector from Hirose for high heat and high vibration needs
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 […]
ix Industrial connector wins the “Innovative Product Award“ in China
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 […]
AMP MCP unsealed transportation connectors designed for existing bulkhead cut-outs
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 […]
1000 Base T1 single-pair Ethernet push-pull connector
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 […]
High-speed edge card connector provides flexible stacking heights
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 […]
High-voltage wire crimping solutions
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 […]
Screwless terminal blocks withstand high-temperature operation
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 […]
Modular grommet system for mounting metric connectors
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…
2.5G Base-T Ethernet RJ45 connectors for IoT and PoE applications
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 […]
Power connectors support next-gen needs with up to 140 A/contact
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 […]
Mil-spec, hermetic connectors operate up to 200 degrees C
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 […]
Edge card connectors support up to 16 Gbps speeds
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, […]
Why M12 connectors are the right fit for the IIoT
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 […]
Ewon Connector Module for Ignition 8
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…
M12 power connector and cables for high-power applications
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 […]
Early engagement receptacles for shorter mating leads
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. […]
Expanded M16 connector line available with 8-pin DIN variant
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.) […]
Strada Whisper backplane connectors simplify data center system upgrades
TE Connectivity has introduced its Strada Whisper R backplane connectors, which make future data center system upgrades easier. A newly-optimized footprint helps ensure low crosstalk noise and enables the migration path from 56G PAM-4 to 112G PAM-4. Strada Whisper R connectors use the same mating interface and are backwards compatible with TE’s existing Strada Whisper […]
MicroTPA 2.00 mm wire-to-board and wire-to-wire connector system
Molex releases the MicroTPA 2.00 mm wire-to-board and wire-to-wire connector system, providing electrical and mechanical reliability in a high-temperature design that meets a diverse range of industry requirements. The connectors are ideal for the consumer and automotive markets needing a compact wire-to-board and wire-to-wire connector system, with a current rating up to 2.5 A for […]
Webinar: Key factors in choosing harsh environment connectors
This webinar was presented live on Tuesday October 8, 2019. Click below to watch it on demand. When designing an application that will be exposed to rugged or harsh environments, excellent sealing performance is critical and expected by the end user. How well the seal works (or does not work) has a profound…
Heilind Electronics adds TE Connectivity’s SOLARLOK 2.0 connector to portfolio
Heilind Electronics recently introduced TI Connectivity’s new SOLARLOK 2.0 connector. This new connector enables solar installers to make in-field panel connections more easily, quickly and cost-effectively. TE Connectivity’s SOLARLOK 2.0 is a toolless field-installable product that uses Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) technology to create a connection between panels and cables without the need for any […]
Automotive-grade connectors comply with SAE/USCAR2-6 standards
Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, announces the specification of automotive grade connectors that comply with SAE/USCAR-2 standards, designed for next generation vehicles that utilize Ethernet communication inside the automobile. These passive RJ45 connectors are compatible with vibration and sealing requirements necessary to comply with SAE/USCAR2-6 standards. Extensively tested, they are UL recognized, RoHS compliant […]