Now in its sixth year, Design World’s LEAP Awards continue to showcase the best engineering innovations across several design categories. It’s a large undertaking that wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and support of the engineering community. WTWH Media is not involved with selecting the winners. Rather, each year, the editorial team assembles OEM design…
The future of autonomy for on-highway vehicles
Contributed by Lisa Viazanko, Vice President and CTO of Industrial, Commercial Transportation, TE Connectivity The promise of fully autonomous on-highway vehicles has enthralled manufacturers, consumers, and the media alike. The world awaits a future where trucks, busses, and emergency vehicles can be operated entirely by automation and respond to ever-changing environmental and traffic conditions. The […]
New UL approval certifies TE Connectivity relay series
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is excited to announce that some of its most popular Industrial relays series have been certified and approved for use in HVAC equipment that uses A2L mildly flammable refrigerant gases. By January 2025, refrigerants using legacy HFC gases will no longer be allowed due to […]
Heavy-duty sealed connector series suits growing density and power demands
As density and power demands increase within the industrial and commercial transportation industry, TE Connectivity has expanded its Heavy-Duty Sealed Connector series to include more than half a dozen new products. With these new additions, there are now six different connector sizes, 23 different standard configurations and seven fixing slides for different panel thickness in […]
New369 shielded panel and PCB connectors expand harsh environment capabilities
TE Connectivity is extending its time-tested 369 connector series with the new 369 shielded rectangular panel and PCB connectors for environments that demand ambient EMI noise protection. These connectors incorporate the benefits of the 369 series and create opportunities with additional applications such as ethernet, power distribution and mixed signal/power devices. “The combination of shielding […]
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 […]
Raychem teat shrink tubing / sleeves for electrical wires
TE Connectivity (TE)’s heat shrink wrap tubing and sleeves are designed for electrical wires in the harshest environments and most demanding applications. TE’s heat shrink tubing protects against chemicals, moisture, water, high temperatures, abrasion and fungus. Besides environmental sealing, heat shrink tubing also provides electrical insulation, mechanical protection, and strain relief. Available in single wall…
Fast and easy tool-less mounting with 369 series sealed panel mount connector
TE Connectivity is once again expanding its 369 family of connectors with the release of the compact, lightweight and durable 369 series sealed panel mount connector. The new 369 series connector is ideal for harsh and confined environments found in aerospace and aviation applications. “The 369 series sealed panel mount connector is fully compatible with […]
MIL-SPEC electromechanical relays from TE Connectivity
Interstate Connecting Components (ICC), a division of Heilind Mil-Aero and a premier distributor of military and aerospace interconnects, is now stocking a broad range of MIL-SPEC electromechanical relays from TE Connectivity (TE). The relays fall under TE’s CII brand and are manufactured to QPL standards. They are also available at ICC’s parent company, Heilind Electronics.…
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 […]
Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) allows an interconnected industry
By Ruud van den Brink • Product Manager for Industrial Communications • TE Connectivity Industry 4.0 is all about enhancing efficiency and productivity. Part of these improvements can be realized in a more optimized communication infrastructure in industrial networks. Modern-day industrial automation systems are complex. Different layers in the network use different communication standards. A […]
Terminal with multi-spring pin and terminals designed for aluminum magnet wire
Heilind Electronics and TE Connectivity have introduced the MAG-MATE terminal with multi-spring pin and SIAMEZE terminals for aluminum magnet wire. The new termination solutions are specifically designed to facilitate the market trend of replacing copper magnet wire with aluminum magnet wire – thus reducing material costs. The multi-spring pin design improves operating efficiency by providing […]
SolderSleeve device for low outgassing and extreme temperatures in space
TE Connectivity is introducing its SolderSleeve device for space, a first-to-market solution that provides a controlled and reliable solder joint for low outgassing applications, including low earth orbit (LEO) satellites. The new product is designed to meet the demands of the space industry, which require minimal to zero foreign object damage (FOD) in applications. The […]
Unmanned power connector meets the needs of signal and power for UAVs and commercial drones
TE Connectivity recognized the critical need for a reliable and durable connector which can balance both signal and power capabilities for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). TE’s newly launched Unmanned Power (UMP) connector offers up to 80 A per contact and is available as a power or mixed signal/power connector. The growth of UAV usage in […]
TE Connectivity’s interconnect solutions align with SOSA Consortium technical standard
TE Connectivity is highlighting its portfolio of connector solutions which align with the newest release of The Open Group Sensors Open System Architecture (SOSA) Technical Standard 1.0. SOSA uses OpenVPX architecture to help ensure interoperability, improved subsystem SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power and Cost), and rapid technology upgrades in aerospace applications and military embedded systems. As […]
NanoRF Edge launch connector eliminates cables
TE Connectivity has introduced the NanoRF Edge Launch connector, the only solution that can integrate the RF above an optical interconnect for military and radar RF embedded computing applications. The NanoRF connector meets the rigorous requirements of VITA 67.3 to provide a simple and standardized interface with VPX plug-in computing modules including RF switches, tuners, software-defined […]
Multi-fiber cable assemblies connect multiple units in harsh environments
TE Connectivity announced its new multi-fiber cable assemblies, which can provide high signal data connectivity routing through only one cable connecting multiple units in the field instead of one assembly for each. Suitable for wireless outdoor applications such as 5G, microwave, robotics, aerospace/defense and other harsh environments, TE’s multi-fiber cable assemblies can save space, simplify […]
Fixed and floating header coaxial connectors for automative cameras
Growth in the deployment of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies has led to an increase in the number of high resolution and high frame-rate cameras within vehicles. This requires an increased amount of data that must be reliably transmitted from the ADAS system, including the camera itself, to the signal-processing control unit. In response […]
IPT-HD high-voltage connector provides shielding for alternative energy vehicles
With the global drive to protect the environment and conserve energy, alternatives to fossil fuel are spearheading the demand for advanced, alternative energy vehicles. After years of development, manufacturers are continually looking for ways to ensure the quality and safety of hybrid and electric vehicles—especially for vibration and shielding performance. To meet this demand, TE […]
Interstate Connecting Components offers TE Connectivity’s next-generation MULTIGIG RT product line
Interstate Connecting Components, (ICC), a division of Heilind Mil-Aero and leading distributor of military-aerospace connectors and accessories, is offering TE Connectivity’s (TE) complete portfolio of MULTIGIG RT products. Designed to VITA 46 requirements, this modular backplane system includes high-speed connectors as well as power and guidance modules. TE’s MULTIGIG RT solutions are backward compatible with…
DT-XT sealed connector system ensures reliability in complex vehicles
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 […]
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 […]
TE’s Mezalok mezzanine connector now supports increased data rate up to 32+ Gb/s
TE Connectivity has upgraded its rugged, high-speed Mezalok mezzanine connector family to support the growing demand for higher data rates and improved processing power in military electronics. The upgraded connectors have increased data rate support up to 32+ Gb/s. The Mezalok connector family has been designed specifically for mezzanine cards in rugged applications and is […]
Avionics packaging repurposed for ground-based defense uses
The Mini Modular Rack Principle (MiniMRP) electronics packaging solution targets 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 looked for an opportunity…
Hybrid connection solution for robotics and automation systems
HDC HMN shielded Cat 5e modules from TE Connectivity enable high-speed data transmission in harsh industrial applications. The HDC HMN system offers various options for power, signal and data connections. The new addition makes TE’s HDC HMN system an option for robotics and automation applications. “TE customers using HDC HMN modular connectors will benefit from […]