Getting people to stop in your booth at a trade show can be challenging. That’s why at major shows that only happen every three years, such as CONEXPO/CONAGG and IFPE, most exhibitors really pull out all the stops to attract attention. TURCK is no different—the company’s featured item was a retro pinball machine, which was […]
HARTING to offer 3D-MID design for interconnect devices
HARTING, Elgin, Ill., has brought its one-stop shopping concept for designing and manufacturing 3D-MID components to North America. Now, customers can work with a North American-based HARTING specialist, which simplifies the entire development-through-production process. 3D-MID (3D Molded Interconnect Device) components are injection-molded plastic parts with integrated electrical circuits. These circuits can be arranged on the […]
Making connections at MD&M West
When I took on this beat covering interconnect technologies, one of the first things I did was to try to find trade shows where a large number of connector companies exhibit. I found that at MD&M West last week, where I was able to meet with several connector companies, many of whom I’ve dealt with […]
Nano circular connector provides secure, fast data delivery
The CeeLok FAS-T nano circular connector from TE Connectivity (TE), Harrisburg, Pa., is a nano-miniature, rugged I/O connector capable of meeting 10 gigabit Ethernet performance. The proven, noise-cancelling contact configuration minimizes crosstalk, making it ideal for a variety of markets and applications, including missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), soldier systems and C4ISR. “The need to transfer video […]
Mezzanine connectors are compact for PCB savings
The SpeedStack mezzanine connector system from Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., provides a low profile solution for PCB space savings and a narrow body width for optimized airflow in high-speed and very dense applications. Compact SpeedStack connectors feature a stack height of 4.00 mm and support data rates up to 40 Gbps per differential pair. “There’s heightened […]
Toolkit provides field installation precision for Han industrial connectors
HARTING, Elgin, Ill., has introduced three Han Torque Tool sets and a screwdriver set designed to make field termination of its Han industrial connector products easy when employing either screw or axial screw technologies. HARTING invented axial screw termination as an alternative to crimp connections for larger gauge wires. Axial screw termination makes extremely durable, […]
Interconnect system meets the needs of next-gen data transmission
Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., has developed the compact zCD interconnect system to support next generation applications in telecommunications, networking and enterprise computing environments. The system will transmit 400 Gbps data rates (25 Gbps over 16 lanes) with excellent signal integrity, electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection and thermal cooling properties. The zCD interconnect system will be on […]
Miniature printed circuit-board connectors offer high reliability
As the demand grows for small, portable electronic processor modules in military, aerospace, and surveillance applications, so is the need for circuit-board connectors that not only fit these tight spaces but also maintain signal integrity during shock and vibration. Often, two boards may need short, flexible interconnecting wiring and/or need an output port connector (much […]
Why use compliant pins in connector designs
You may well ask: What are the alternatives? First, I should explain that a compliant pin is one that when inserted into a plated-through hole, creates a spring force against the barrel of the hole that creates a gas-tight joint that is just as good electrically as a solder joint. It has the additional advantage of […]
High-speed edge card connectors
Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill. has expanded its EdgeLine portfolio with the addition of its new, high-speed edge card connectors. These low-profile, one-piece products feature a high-speed differential contact design that enables speeds of up to 25 Gbps with excellent signal integrity. The products are the latest addition to the EdgeLine family, which provides cost-effective, flexible […]