Today’s complex vehicles include more connectors than ever, which brings a higher risk of failure as one compromised seal on a single connector can result in the failure of an entire system. To address the reliability needs of its customers operating commercial vehicle applications in harsh environments, TE Connectivity (TE) has expanded its robust Industrial […]
Screw-type DKU barrier terminal blocks for high-vibration needs
Dinkle International announces the availability of its DKU series of screw-type barrier terminal blocks. These are typically used for power transmission in control panels and power distribution cabinets, and they have been upgraded for easier use with various types of cable lugs. They are particularly suitable for high vibration industrial applications, including transportation and railway. […]
CCSI offers wire harness testing for required cleaning specifications
Custom Cable Solutions, Inc. (CCSI) announced the addition of in-house steam and waterjet testing to confirm harnesses’ overall tape binding, overall shield application, and overall outer covering conforms to type b, class 1, 19207-12465333 cleaning specifications. Mandated to help safeguard troops on the battlefield, the specification verifies assemblies’ compliance with the US Army Land Vehicle […]
IP67-rated USB type-A cable assemblies designed for IoT applications
Stewart Connector announces a new line of IP67 rated USB Type-A Cable Assemblies. Designed for use in IoT applications where reliability and functionality are necessary and USB connections are needed outside of typical office applications, these cable assemblies can be used in multiple applications, including industrial automation, medical devices, military applications, and other harsh environments. […]
Flat cables for electric powered aircraft
Over the past half-century, Cicoil has supplied tens of thousands of compact cable assemblies for both commercial and military aircraft and offers reliable solutions for electric-powered vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft (eVTOL, Air Taxis, UAV’s) as well. Cicoil’s lightweight Flexx-Sil jacketed power cables offer exceptional all-weather flexibility, mechanical durability and are ideal when ease of routing is required. […]
Fischer LP360 connector wins two Red Dot Award categories
The Red Dot Design Awards stand for outstanding achievements in product design. The jury evaluates thousands of entries each year. For its Fischer LP360 connectors from the Fischer Freedom Series, which have already won numerous industry awards, Fischer Connectors has now been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design in two categories: the […]
IX Industrial connector available in right-angle plug
Hirose has expanded its popular ix Industrial Series with the launch of a right-angle plug version. The right-angle plug was developed in response to customer demands for solutions that combine a rugged and durable design with space savings. The ix Industrial is commonly used in factory and process automation, machine to machine communication, robotics, sensors, […]
Belden continues to transform LANs and industrial sites with innovative solutions
Belden Inc., a leading global supplier of specialty networking solutions, continues to offer its customers more options to manage high density, reduce installation time and safely transmit data and power with new Q2 2021 product launches. Cable: • DataTuff Cat 6 Armored Industrial Ethernet Cables are ideal for use in rugged industries, such as oil…
M12 A-code connectors sensor and actuator level transmissions
METZ CONNECT has expanded the M12 product range to include A-code variants designed for all transmissions on the sensor and actuator level. Similar to the X- and D-code circuit board sockets, the A-code products are available as front wall and rear wall mounting, completely assembled, or as a kit. For use in an industrial environment, […]
RJ45 magnetic modules meet ethernet requirements
Daburn Electronics and its Polytron Devices division have announced a family of RJ45 magnetic integrated connector modules that can accommodate a variety of Ethernet-enabled devices. These RJ45 jack and connector modules integrate magnetics to protect against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and common mode signals, satisfying various data transmission requirements such as Power over Ethernet (PoE) networks, […]
Simplify PCB daisy-chaining with Mill-Max HSMT spring-loaded pins
Mill-Max Mfg. Corp. has developed a versatile line of horizontal surface-mount (HSMT) spring-loaded pins designed for making low profile connections parallel to the board surface. These spring-loaded pins have plunger travel in-line with the board surface, making them ideal for end-to-end board connections in assemblies with restrictive height requirements. This family of HSMT spring-loaded pins […]
ODU Medi-Snap disposable receptacles for medical applications
ODU is introducing to the market new disposable receptacles to the ODU Medi-Snap portfolio, an Advanced Plastic Connector series. The ODU Medi-Snap is a plastic lightweight push-pull and break-away connector. This connector series is 75% lighter than comparable metal connectors, it is autoclavable, sterilizable, has high chemical resistance. IEC 60601-1 versions or configurations are also […]
Murrplastik cable entry systems from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added more choices to its offering of Murrplastik cable entry systems. The addition of the KDL/D MONO series cable entry system provides the same benefits as the existing KDL/D series in a round frame form. This series allows a cable to be installed through an enclosure or other bulkhead surfaces, with the added […]
TE’s CeeLok FAS-X connector approved for naval aviation applications
TE Connectivity (TE) received The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) approval for its CeeLok FAS-X connector product line for MIL-DTL-32546. Designed with standard 38999 shells and reliable AS39029 contacts, TE’s CeeLok FAS-X connector is currently the only MIL-DTL-32546 approved solution for high-speed networking for both military and aerospace applications. As one of the most demanding […]
Flat cable solutions for guided missile applications
Over the decades, Cicoil has supplied thousands of compact cable assemblies for the most sophisticated guided missile systems on the planet, and today continues to build upon its legacy by continuing to offer innovative solutions for growing new technology applications. Its proprietary Flexx-Sil encased flat cables are designed to provide uninterrupted electrical and signal operation, […]
GCT expands high service distribution coverage with Mouser Electronics
GCT has announced a global distribution agreement with Mouser Electronics Inc. Mouser will offer a wide range of GCT products, including the latest USB, SIM, memory, board-to-board connectors. Pioneering product lines such as GCT’s ionex range of charging-focused USB Type-C connectors are now available through Mouser Electronics, enhancing access for the wider global design engineering […]
M12 and M16 connectors with shielded, right-angle housings
Binder USA LP has enhanced several series of its M12 and M16 circular connectors with a shielded, two-part right-angle housing design. The new right-angle design meets the growing need for increasingly compact and flexible connector solutions. The improved sealing concept, together with easier installation in constrained spaces, expands the range of usage for these connectors […]
Digi-Key introduces power focus campaign with Molex
Digi-Key Electronics has introduced a power focus campaign with Molex to provide Digi-Key customers with a wealth of power connectivity solutions to meet the demands of an increasingly diverse market. As industries evolve to address new challenges, Molex power connectivity solutions have grown to embrace these trends, be it increased connectivity in tighter spaces, next-generation automotive […]
MiniMRP offers distributed nodal electronic systems, with flexible capabilities for defense
TE Connectivity has launched its Mini Modular Rack Principle (MiniMRP) electronics packaging solution for military ground vehicles and defense applications. Previously, ground defense vehicles did not use sophisticated electronic suites, ultimately hindering the ability to package a voluminous amount of electronics. With new military ground vehicles in development or in queue for upgrades, TE actively […]
Klippon Connect TTB range for instrument transformer wiring
Weidmuller’s TTB measuring transformer terminal block series is a unique systematic offering of modular terminals that meet all the connection requirements of critical transformer (current/voltage) protection and measurement functions. The series is approved according to IEC 60947-7-1 Annex D – safety-relevant components captively connected to the modular terminal block. In addition, North American approvals; such […]
How cable technology is evolving to meet high-performance networking
Persistent memory has become one key technology for the cloud as speed, efficiency, and volume at data centers advance. In high-performance computing, the cloud often requires data to be moved between multiple physical systems. Data may also be replicated for redundancy and protection, or it can be split across physical systems for performance. High-performance networking […]
How cable technology is evolving to meet high-performance networking
Persistent memory has become one key technology for the cloud as speed, efficiency, and volume at data centers advance. In high-performance computing, the cloud often requires data to be moved between multiple physical systems. Data may also be replicated for redundancy and protection, or it can be split across physical systems for performance. High-performance networking […]
Precision RF connectors support 65 GHz applications
Samtec has released a family of SMPM products designed to support the demands of emerging technologies where space is limited and a high operating frequency up to 65 GHz is required. Samtec offers ganged, multi-port solutions in both cable-to-board and board-to-board applications. Standard SMPM connectors with bullet adaptors, and cable assemblies using .047″ and .086″ cable, are […]
Low loss SMA connectors expand automotive test capabilities
Amphenol RF is pleased to announce the expansion of its SMA product series with 50 ohm connectors optimized for low loss TFC-302LL cable. This lightweight, compact and vibration proof interface is available in bulkhead jack, straight jack, straight plug and right angle plug configurations. These connectors are ideal for applications where low return loss is […]
High-speed interconnects to meet next-generation hyperscale and enterprise data centers needs
Molex is scaling global deployments of its high-speed copper and optical interconnects and modules to help customers better address demands for higher bandwidth. Molex’s broad portfolio of next-generation connectivity solutions leverage the latest advancements in copper and optics to deliver high signal integrity, lower latency and reduced insertion loss for optimal efficiency, speed and density. […]