Hirose, Simi Valley, Calif., offers the GT8E Series, a compact internal wire-to-board or wire-to-wire interface connector that can handle demanding automotive conditions. It features a 2.0-mm pitch, providing a high pin count in a small footprint. Designed for internal use in ECUs, inverters and battery chargers within automotive systems, the versatile GT8E Series connector is available […]
LEMO releases new watertight connector
LEMO, Rohnert Park, Calif., has recently announced a new watertight connector, the 0T Series, which offers a new innovative design for the defense/security, test and measurement, medical and any other market/application that requires a watertight connection. It is a small, watertight connector using the same original LEMO Push-Pull technology. Based on the LEMO B Series, the 0T Series […]
EXTreme Guardian power connector system from Molex available in two-to-six circuit harness assembly
Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill. announced the addition of 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 circuit harness connector components to its EXTreme Guardian power connector system. The new components include non-overmolded latching cable receptacle housings, terminal position assurance clips (TPAs), and latchable vertical and right angle headers providing power supply manufactures with more options when designing for […]
FCI introduces BarGuide connector for high-power distribution
FCI, Singapore, released BarGuide Power Connectors to meet the ever evolving demands for high power distribution in high density packaging. They are used to provide high amperage connections between busbars and circuit boards. BarGuide connectors provide a current carrying capability from 60-250 A, based on specific pins’ size. They are available with press fit PCB […]
Slowing but continued growth for the connector industry
Although a slowing trend continues, year-on-year sales in the connector industry were still up 3.3% in November, said research firm Bishop & associates in The Bishop Report from December. As seen in the following graph, year-on-year bookings and billings for the global connectors industry have been trending downward for more than the second half of […]
Mini M12 connector from Phoenix Contact rated to16 A
Phoenix Contact, Middletown, Pa., has expanded its M12 connector range for power transmission in industrial environments with S-coded flush-type connectors and cordsets rated to 16 A and 630 V. (Ratings are per IEC; UL 2237 is pending.) Standard S-coded connectors, rated to 12 A, are also available. They have two positions and protective earth ground […]
Hirose develops long-life I/O connector for cable and docking stations
Hirose, Simi Valley, Calif., offers a rugged I/O connector that combines small size and light weight with high reliability and long operating life. The compact 3800 Series I/O connector is designed for cable and docking station applications within consumer, industrial, medical, and point-of-sale (POS) markets. A highly durable and reliable contact structure provides stable contact […]
TE Connectivity’s Raychem molded parts listed for AS85049 QPL mil-spec
TE Connectivity (TE), Harrisburg, Pa., announces the successful completion and qualified product (QPL) status for its Raychem molded parts in accordance with SAE AS85049/140, /141 and /142, “Connector Accessories, Electrical Boots and Transitions, Heat Shrinkable.” This new specification replaces earlier military documents for straight and right angle boots, as defined in the previously popular MS3109 […]
The right connector for low-pressure fluid handling: A 3-Step Guide
By Grant Wilhelm, Senior Design Engineer, Colder Products Co. A wide range of products function by transferring liquids or gasses through small-diameter tubing—from patient beds and in vitro diagnostics in the medical market, ink management systems in printers and liquid cooling systems in server racks to condiment delivery in food applications and fuel lines in marine and […]
New Canfield connector packages battle heat, save energy
Canfield Connector has launched a new series of electronic connector packages that help solenoid coils stand up to intense heat as they power pneumatic and hydraulic valves. The Canfield Connector 5JMSD and 5FMSD In-Line Micro Solenoid Drive Molded Connectors, made in America, provide bursts of energy through solenoid coils to force valves open, then cut power […]