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Jeff Shepard

Four types of connectors for robots and drones

April 5, 2022 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

Many power and signal connectors are used in robot and drone sub-systems, such as sensors, motion, high-speed wired and wireless communications, and more. As industry 4.0 continues to unfold, more robots and more types of robots are being found in factories, warehouses, and other facilities to increase quality and efficiencies and reduce costs. Robots and […]

Filed Under: Automation, Basics, Electronics, FAQ, Featured, Industrial, Markets, power, Products Tagged With: faq

What are 1-phase and 3-phase AC power connectors & standards?

April 1, 2022 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

Power connectors are primarily designed to ensure a safe and reliable connection of devices to AC mains power, although they are generally specified for AC and DC voltages. AC receptacles and plugs come in various configurations with different blade widths, shapes, positions, and dimensions, designed to make them safe to use and non-interchangeable with different […]

Filed Under: EE sync, Electronics, FAQ, Featured, Markets Tagged With: faq

Six key considerations when selecting and integrating GHz connectors into 5G applications

March 31, 2022 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

Connectors are essential components in radio frequency (RF) systems, especially in high-frequency applications like Gigahertz (GHz) 5G devices. Designers have a broad range of connectors to choose from, but there are a few key parameters to consider when narrowing down the choices. Six keys to selecting and integrating GHz connectors include physical size, frequency range […]

Filed Under: Basics, EE sync, FAQ, Featured, Microwave, RF, Telecom/Data Tagged With: faq

Why and how are medical connectors and standards different?

March 30, 2022 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

Medical connectors are different because medical applications are different. Medical systems require high reliability like industrial systems, but they have unique challenges where failure or unreliable operation can be life-threatening. A few examples include: Materials qualified for medical connectors are often specified to prevent bacteria growth and ensure that the connection system withstands sterilization or […]

Filed Under: EE sync, Electronics, FAQ, Featured, Markets, Medical Tagged With: faq

What’s the status of EV charging connector standards?

March 29, 2022 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

Connectors for electric vehicle (EV) charging are both standardized and changing. On one level, EV charging connectors are standardized based on today’s technology limitations. There are standards in major regional markets, including North America, Japan, the European Union, and China. But current charging technologies are power limited. This FAQ begins with a review of EV […]

Filed Under: Automotive, Basics, EE sync, Electronics, FAQ, Featured, Markets Tagged With: faq

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