Molex has introduced the MUO 2.5 Termination Connector, designed to replace closed-end (CE) terminals. According to officials at the Lisle, Ill., company, it will not only reduce cable assembly time for OEMs, but also improve reliability and processing time. “Traditional CE terminals can cause wire damage and cannot be disassembled after installation,” said Yujiro Enomoto, […]
HARTING execs tout economic momentum
At a recent event in Naperville, Ill., HARTING Americas President & CEO Jon DeSouza presented a business update focusing on the company’s success in the Americas in 2017 fiscal year, which ended in September. Key figures for the company over the past year included 20% growth in North America, 22.4% growth in the opportunity pipeline, […]
Powerful D-subs from In2Connect
D-sub connectors were arguably the first and most widely established in/out (I/O) interface connector, according to officials at In2Connect UK Ltd., based in Ropley, Hampshire. The connectors are so-called because of their trapezoidal (vaguely “D” shaped) shell which provides mechanical protection, shielding and built-in polarization when mating male to female, whether cable-end or panel mounted. […]
L-com announces new M12 connectors, coupler and receptacles
L-com Global Connectivity, a manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products based in North Andover, Mass., has introduced new M12 products that include connectors, receptacles and a coupler. These products are designed for industrial control and factory automation, test equipment, I/O connectivity, sensors and actuators, harsh environment applications and industrial Ethernet networks. The M12 field […]
Ardent Concepts has new dual-ended TR Multicoax connector
Ardent Concepts designs and manufactures high-performance, controlled-impedance connectors used in the development of next-generation semiconductor applications. The Hampton, New Hampshire-based company recently released a dual-ended version of its 70 GHz high density TR Multicoax connector. This new configuration of its TR Multicoax series connectors is reportedly suited for in-system test and measurement boxes like BERT […]
Molex opens Silicon Valley technology center
Molex, based in Lisle, Ill., announced the official opening of a new technology center located in Fremont, Cal. “The new technology center will enable us to better serve our growing customer base and co-developers in the region, empower closer collaboration, and provide important access to a leading center of investment and innovation,” according to Martin […]
Audi electrical connectors may melt
Volkswagen Group of America’s Audi unit has announced a recall of certain 2013-2016 Audi A4, A5 and Q5 vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the electrical connector of the auxiliary heater is susceptible to contact corrosion, which may cause the auxiliary heater to fail and/or cause the wires to overheat and melt. […]
CDM Electronics stocks Binder USA interconnects
CDM Electronics, an authorized distributor of electronic connectors and cables based in Turnersville, N.J., is now a stocking distributor of Binder USA’s circular connectors, cordsets and adapters for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Engineered to provide power and Ethernet connectivity to process-automation equipment while significantly reducing production downtime, according to CDM officials, the […]
Making connections in harsh places
By Christian Taylor Sustaining Engineering Team Leader Bulgin Cambridge, U.K. While most of us live and work in relatively protected and safe indoor environments, much of the world’s most critical electronic systems and equipment operate in harsh conditions. Whether it’s water, dust, extreme weather, explosive atmospheres or pressure, a range of harsh environments can create […]
Molex introduces Pico-EZmate Slim
To meet industry’s need for a compact, wire-to-board connector with vertical mating, Molex, Lisle, Ill., has introduced the Pico-EZmate Slim 1.2-mm pitch wire-to-board connector. According to the company, it’s designed to provide reliable connection in a compact profile that improves both reliability and assembly speed. “As consumer electronics products get more compact, manufacturers are looking […]
