Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., is beginning its 75th year in business, serving users in the data communications, telecommunications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, aerospace and defense, medical and lighting markets. Molex sells more than 100,000 different products and ranks among the top three connector companies in the world based on annual revenue. “Molex has built a […]
Gold-plated connectors available in SMA designs
Gold plated connectors from Linx are available in SMA and Reverse Polarity SMA styles in straight or right-angle versions. The 50-ohm connectors are available as PCB mount or surface mount components offering a variety of mounting options for your design. The low-cost connectors offer high performance and quality transmission for data, audio and video applications. Linx www.linxtechnologies.com
Right-angle header connector makes for compact harness designs
Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., has expanded its CMC product line with the introduction of a 28-circuit, right-angle header, which mates with its 28-circuit female power connector to offer automotive harness makers a complete, space-saving, wire-to-board solution for sealed transportation applications requiring up to 21.0 A. Designed to perform in high-conductivity applications and harsh environments (10 […]
Consumers not quite ready for driverless cars
I’ve said it numerous times when I’ve been on a long road trip: I wish I had a car with auto-pilot. The notion that I could just sit back, relax, maybe even doze, while the car just took over is a nice little fantasy. But in reality, I don’t think I could give up control […]
DIN-rail mounted circuit breakers provide additional protection
Two new models have been added to the connectPower line of DIN-rail mounted circuit breakers from Weidmuller, Richmond, Va. BR Series circuit breakers are UL 489 Branch rated and SU Series circuit breakers are UL 1077 approved for Supplementary protection. Lever-operated breakers use thermal-magnetic technology, having ratings up to 277/480 V and 60 A in […]
Colder releases smallest, non-spill medical connector
The big news from Colder Products Co. at MD&M East last week was with its latest product announcement—the NS1 series of quick disconnect couplings. The NS1 is the smallest plastic, non-spill quick disconnect coupling available today, says the company, and it provides a secure, reliable connect and disconnect in a user-friendly, compact footprint. I stopped […]
Avionics connector meets electronics packaging needs
To meet the needs of the LRM IMA (Line Replaceable Module Integrated Modular Architecture) market, the MODUL R connector combines modularity and high performance for harsh environments. It was created in response to the electronic packaging evolution requiring resistance, size and weight reduction along with easy maintenance and modularity. “Modul R can adapt itself to […]
2-pole connector offers higher power and current carrying
The SB connector family from Anderson Power Products now includes a 2-pole connector, the SB 2/0 connector, which offers increased power connections in compact formats, with larger wire capability and increased current carrying capability over the similar sized SB 175 connector. The SB connector family is based on the original “Storage Battery” connector that pioneered […]
Valve connectors enhance reliability and security
Hirschmann brand GDM series valve connectors from Belden, St. Louis, Mo., offer high operational reliability and safety, simplified connection and reliable contacts, for reduced installation time. High shock and vibration resistance, coupled with industrial protection up to IP68, ensures maximum operational reliability. In addition, integrated protective circuitry ensures that downstream electronic components are unaffected by […]