EMI shielding D-Connector gaskets come in five standard sizes of 9, 15, 25, 37, and 50-pin configurations in stainless steel, beryllium copper, X, Y, Z-axis conductive foam, and metalized fabric consisting of a metalized fabric over a polyurethane foam core. Additionally, four conductive elastomers fill out the D-Connector product line from Tech-Etch Inc. Series 1000 […]
Sorting out USB Connectors
The variety of USB connector styles available can be confusing. But the recent release of USB 3.1 will likely speed the phase-out of some older versions and help simplify the specification of cables and connectors involved in the charging of peripherals. Leland Teschler • Executive Editor Engineers designing with the widely used USB standard can […]
Gallery: Eight connection technologies in the spotlight at
Xponential 2016 unmanned systems show
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International hosted Xponential 2016 last week at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Xponential is said to be the largest trade show for the unmanned systems market, drawing more than 8,000 attendees to see some 600 exhibitors and attend 300-plus educational sessions. Connectors and cabling were […]