There are industrial applications that require frequent mating cycles throughout life such as measuring/controlling drawer-mounted equipment, molding … [Read More...] about Tool-less rectangular connectors boast 10,000 mating cycles
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What is the common impedance of a twisted pair?
Understanding impedance in twisted-pair cables help you avoid signal problems. A twisted pair, such as what you would find in Ethernet cables, is … [Read More...] about What is the common impedance of a twisted pair?
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Molex Mini50 Sealed Wire-to-Device Receptacle
Molex’s Mini50 Sealed Wire-to-Device Receptacles utilize smaller pins, terminals and wire gauges, while providing protection from water and dust ingress, delivering significant space savings over … [Read More...] about Molex Mini50 Sealed Wire-to-Device Receptacle
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Global Connector Technology expands distribution coverage with Sager Electronics
Global Connector Technology (GCT), has announced a Regional Distribution agreement with Sager Electronics, a North American distributor of interconnect, power, and electromechanical products and custom solutions provider. The agreement provides for … [Read More...] about Global Connector Technology expands distribution coverage with Sager Electronics
Realizing the potential of 5G: the critical role of connectors
Contributed by Paul Pulkowski, Marketing Manager; Maciek Czerwinski, Director of Sales and Business Development; and Rick Lopez, Sales Engineer and Project Manager, binder USA The potential of 5G connectivity is nearly limitless with statistics … [Read More...] about Realizing the potential of 5G: the critical role of connectors
Harting connectivity solutions for industrial transformation highlighted at Hannover Messe
The Harting Technology Group will be exhibiting at Hannove Messe 2022. "Digitization and sustainability are not only the major buzzwords of this year's fair but are also two of the guiding principles of the way we think and act,” said Christopher … [Read More...] about Harting connectivity solutions for industrial transformation highlighted at Hannover Messe
Fischer Connectors enables sensor data transmission and connectivity for wind-powered SP80 boat
Fischer Connectors’ solutions support the transmission of sensor data for the wind-powered SP80 boat setting out to reach the phenomenal speed of 80 knots, and thereby break the long-standing world sailing speed record of 65.45 knots. During the … [Read More...] about Fischer Connectors enables sensor data transmission and connectivity for wind-powered SP80 boat
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. Powering microphones over the audio cable A classic engineering objective is to figure out a way to get one set of wires to provide … [Read More...] about Getting one wire to do more, Part 2 – Phantom power for the microphone
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 … [Read More...] about Trexon adds custom interconnect solutions with acquisition of Power Connector Inc.
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 … [Read More...] about TE Connectivity partners with Phoenix Contact for miniature relay product line
Molex acquires Keyssa Wireless Connector Technology for contactless connectivity
Molex has acquired core technology and intellectual property (IP) from Keyssa Inc., a pioneer in high-speed contactless connectors. The acquisition of this unique wireless chip-to-chip technology, including over 350 filed patent applications, will … [Read More...] about Molex acquires Keyssa Wireless Connector Technology for contactless connectivity
New Yorker Electronics acquires Omni-Pro
New Yorker Electronics Co. Inc., a global franchised distributor of passive electronic components, discrete semiconductors and supply chain services, announced the acquisition of Omni Pro Electronics, Inc., an electronic component distributor, … [Read More...] about New Yorker Electronics acquires Omni-Pro
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, … [Read More...] about TE Connectivity’s interconnect solutions align with SOSA Consortium technical standard
Astera Labs notches the gold in the 2021 LEAP Awards Connectivity category
Winners of the 2021 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced this afternoon in a digital ceremony, with products across 12 categories. This annual competition saw a record number of submissions, as it aims to … [Read More...] about Astera Labs notches the gold in the 2021 LEAP Awards Connectivity category
HARTING names Heilind 2020 North American Broadline Distributor of the Year
Heilind Electronics, an authorized global distributor for Harting, has been honored with the manufacturer’s 2020 North American Broadline Distributor of the Year award. “Heilind has grown to be one of our largest distributors in North America. … [Read More...] about HARTING names Heilind 2020 North American Broadline Distributor of the Year
New solutions for energy distribution for rail vehicles
Contributed by Denny Hellige, Product Manager Han HPR and HC Modular, Harting Connectors for rail use not only have to be particularly robust. Their simple and quick installation and easy maintenance are also important. That is why Harting has … [Read More...] about New solutions for energy distribution for rail vehicles
I-PEX partners with Future Electronics as first regional distributor for the Americas
I-PEX USA announced that it is partnering with Future Electronics as their first regional distributor to enhance customer support in North, Central and South America. Future Electronics was chosen because of their strong presence both in the US … [Read More...] about I-PEX partners with Future Electronics as first regional distributor for the Americas
ix Industrial connector is 70% smaller for PROFINET use
The new PNO guideline Profinet Cabling and Interconnection Technology - Guideline for PROFINET Version 5.0 specifies the ix Industrial mating face as a new standard for Ethernet applications. The guideline was officially published on June 29, and … [Read More...] about ix Industrial connector is 70% smaller for PROFINET use
