The Origami of the Internet of Things Perhaps you see the connection between origami and the IoT right away. It only occurred to me while watching a documentary the other night, opening my mind further to the symbiotic relationship between art and science. The film “Between the Folds, The Science of Art, The Art of […]
February 2023 Special Edition: Power Electronic Handbook
In this issue: Extended Power Range GaN-based USB-C adapters and chargers deliver increased performance An innovative, highly integrated combo controller for the joint control of the PFC and the hybrid flyback stage. How to control dc microgrids Microgrids are a great way to power locations where grid connections are unreliable, though it can be tricky […]
PCB connection technology keeps pace with power demands
by Georg Grunenberg, Product Marketing, Business Unit, Device Connectors, and James Dunbar, Product Marketing Manager, Printed Circuit Board Connectors, Phoenix Contact As power electronics devices become more compact, it is up to PCB connector manufacturers to fit within these space constraints while helping to increase efficiency. Power electronics — as used in drive technology or […]
Licensed second source for cStack and cLGA connectors from Hirose
Hirose has launched a high-speed 28+ Gbps single mold compression connector that features a low-profile design with a height of only 1.22mm. The IT11 Series is a licensed second source for the cStack™ and cLGA® (Compression Land Grid Array) product families from Amphenol Intercon Systems. Hirose’s IT11 Series is fully interchangeable with cStack™ assemblies. Optimizing […]
Mill-Max expands its selection of .090″ stroke spring-loaded pins and connectors
Mill-Max has added three new heights to the popular 0914 series of spring-loaded pins and corresponding single and double row connectors. The 0914 series has a mid-stroke distance of .045” (1,14 mm) [.090” (2,29 mm) full stroke] – close to double most standard series products. This provides more flexibility and tolerance for your assembly. These […]
Master Electronics receives EDAC’s Service of Excellence Award
At the Electronic Distribution Show (EDS) held in May in Las Vegas, Nevada, EDAC Group of Companies, a global leader in the design and manufacture of interconnect products, awarded Master Electronics with the Distributor “Service of Excellence Award”. “Master Electronics is a great partner for us, and this award was presented in recognition of Master’s […]
Master Electronics receives Neutrik’s Platinum Level Outstanding Performance Award
Master Electronics, a leading distributor of electromechanical, interconnect and passive components, announced today that it has been honored with the Neutrik Platinum Level – Outstanding Performance Award. This award recognizes Master Electronics for its strong contribution to Neutrik’s global distribution results in 2014. The prestigious performance award was presented during the recent EDS show (The […]
Fixed length SMP cable assemblies from Amphenol RF
Amphenol RF, Danbury, Conn., introduces fixed length SMP cable assemblies as a preconfigured solution for high frequency applications with 50 Ohm impedance requirements. The cable assemblies offer excellent performance up to 26.5 GHz and are highly reliable in test environments. Amphenol SMP pre-configured cable assemblies feature Amphenol RF’s SMP plug connectors, which are designed to […]
How to choose the right connector for low-pressure fluid handling
by Grant Wilhelm, Senior Design Engineer, Colder Products Co. Selecting the ideal tubing connector can ensure product performance, increase ease of use and add functionality to your product designs. Here’s a three-step guide. A range of products function by transferring liquids or gasses through small-diameter tubing—from patient beds and in vitro diagnostics in the medical […]
M8 vs. M12 Connectors: How to select and implement
by Tim Senkbeil, Product Line Manager, Lumberg Automation, a Belden company A historical perspective on how M8 and M12 connectors became the backbone of today’s industrial automation systems and how they can improve your system design The year 2015 marks the 30th anniversary of the M12 sealed interconnect system. Over those 30 years, the M12 […]
