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Waterproof connectors able to immerse in water to depth of 1.8 M for one hour
Amphenol distributor Inelco Hunter has announced the availability of the Sine Systems’ ecomate Aquarius Fathom Lock Series of waterproof connectors … [Read More...] about Waterproof connectors able to immerse in water to depth of 1.8 M for one hour
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Control EMI with I-PEX ZenShield™ Connectors
By Nick Murata, Website and Marketing Project Manager, I-PEX ZenShield™ is the brand name for the I-PEX small connector series that includes high-performance EMI shielding design. As … [Read More...] about Control EMI with I-PEX ZenShield™ Connectors
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IMS 2023 roundup: connectors
Through photos and videos, EE World covers some of the active and passive components that RF and wireless engineers need to connect us all. The exhibit hall at the 2023 International Microwave Symposium featured connectors from Molex, Samtec, and … [Read More...] about IMS 2023 roundup: connectors

Micro-D connectors series for harsh environments includes removable crimp contacts
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the availability of its latest C&K product — the MDMA Micro-D connector with removable crimp contacts. This unique design innovation allows end users to easily create custom cable harnesses, a feature not currently … [Read More...] about Micro-D connectors series for harsh environments includes removable crimp contacts

Receptacles now fitted with beryllium copper contact clip
Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp., Inc. announces the development of a new minimal insertion length contact, expanding our range of receptacles designed to work with shorter mating leads. The receptacles being introduced here are fitted with a new, … [Read More...] about Receptacles now fitted with beryllium copper contact clip

Harwin to showcase industrial connectors at Embedded World
Advanced interconnect specialist Harwin will be using the upcoming Embedded World event (Nuremberg, March 14-16) to focus on its newly defined BBi product portfolio. These high density board-to-board connectors are intended for use in challenging … [Read More...] about Harwin to showcase industrial connectors at Embedded World

Molex leverages Supplyframe Design-to-Source Intelligence solutions
Supplyframe today announced that Molex is deploying Supplyframe’s innovative Design-to-Source Intelligence suite to enhance its existing business and new product development supplier interaction with a single digital platform. Through this … [Read More...] about Molex leverages Supplyframe Design-to-Source Intelligence solutions

ITT Cannon underlines engineering innovation and sustainability at electronica 2022:
At electronica 2022, ITT Cannon will showcase its latest product innovations and robust interconnect portfolio that provides reliability across multiple end markets, including aerospace, defense, medical, e-mobility, industrial, and transportation. … [Read More...] about ITT Cannon underlines engineering innovation and sustainability at electronica 2022:

Silicon Labs takes Gold for its wireless SOCs in 2022 LEAP Awards
Winners of the 2022 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced earlier this week in a digital ceremony, with a high number of products across 14 categories. This annual competition aims to celebrates the most … [Read More...] about Silicon Labs takes Gold for its wireless SOCs in 2022 LEAP Awards

Harting and TTI Inc. announce partnership in the Americas
Harting and TTI Inc. announced that the two companies are entering into a partnership in the Americas. TTI will be an authorized distributor of Harting’s broad portfolio of industrial connectivity solutions. TTI Inc. is an authorized specialty … [Read More...] about Harting and TTI Inc. announce partnership in the Americas

Test show connectors operate at increased current
Smiths Interconnect ran tests on its HPH Series of board-level connectors, the results of which showed that the connectors can operate at higher temperatures that the company originally specified. That's due to a temperature rise of 30°C at current … [Read More...] about Test show connectors operate at increased current

Viewer provides over 21,000 Amphenol CAD models for hardware design
The release of over 21,000 new digital models is aiming to help designers bring their products to market faster. Electronic designers spend weeks modeling the electronic components in their circuit board designs, a time-consuming and expensive … [Read More...] about Viewer provides over 21,000 Amphenol CAD models for hardware design

Allied Electronics & Automation announces five new suppliers
Allied Electronics & Automation, a trading brand of RS Group plc, announces five new suppliers with stock on shelves. The five new suppliers — Stewart Connector, Keystone Technologies, MicroCare, Rice Lake Weighing Systems, and Astrodyne TDI — … [Read More...] about Allied Electronics & Automation announces five new suppliers

Push-in line Klippon Connector AITB terminal blocks
Weidmüller AITB modular terminal block system provide users with a multi-tier, roof-style terminal block with push-in technology for applications where space is limited. In addition to feed-through terminals with and without integrated PE connection, … [Read More...] about Push-in line Klippon Connector AITB terminal blocks

Sager Electronics announces major expansion
Sager Electronics announces a major expansion into a new 175,650 sq. ft. facility in Lewisville, TX. Scheduled to be fully operational by the end of the year, the new facility will house Sager’s brand new Custom Solutions Center, Distribution Center, … [Read More...] about Sager Electronics announces major expansion

Industrial Ethernet connector line gets an inline jack
An inline jack for Hirose Electric's IX series lets you construct panel-mount or extension cables. It seems that whenever a standard connector gains widespread use, the need for a smaller version arises. USB is a great example, where the "B" … [Read More...] about Industrial Ethernet connector line gets an inline jack

Littelfuse completes C&K acquisition, enhances switch product line
The company known for circuit protection expands its switch offerings. Acquisitions take place all the time. Often, it's startups being acquired by larger companies or companies being acquired by competitors. In the case of Littelfuse's … [Read More...] about Littelfuse completes C&K acquisition, enhances switch product line