Molex has released a new Micro-Lock Plus wire-to-board connector system for users in the automotive, industrial and consumer applications, designed to provide reliable electrical and mechanical performance in a compact, high-temperature design. Customers needing a compact wire-to-board connector with a high-current rating up to 3.0 A will benefit from the new system. The connector system […]
HARTING is first library for ECAD users in partnership with Zuken
HARTING has been selected as the first producer to support a common interface between the CAx data providers CADENAS and Zuken E³.series. Fast and reliable access to component libraries is essential for smooth production processes and meeting time-to-market targets. Zuken and CADENAS have announced a partnership to strengthen their competencies, by providing users of Zuken’s […]
TE Connectivity to show high-speed connector innovations at DesignCon
TE Connectivity (TE) will showcase a broad range of industry-leading high-speed data communications connectivity solutions in booth 817 at the DesignCon 2019 expo Jan. 30-31 in Santa Clara, Calif. TE offers a full spectrum of powerful, ultra-compact solutions for optimizing the latest data center innovations, delivering the speed, scalability, space-savings, improved thermals, power and reach […]
Industrial circular connectors are designed for harsh environments
Mencom manufactures an expansive portfolio of industrial circular connectors for the harshest environments. A circular connector is a coupling device built with a circular interface and cylindrical contact housing which comes with a huge variety of materials, sizes, contact layouts and types, and coupling designs. These circular connectors are commonly utilized for data, signal and […]
Stretching the limits of USB 3.0 connectors and cables
Understanding USB 3.0 is critical for connector and cable manufacturers to thrive in this new fast-paced world. Contributed by Ryan Satrom, Signal Integrity Engineer, Omnetics Connector Corp. USB 3.0 was introduced in 2008. There were early adaptors to this new technology but it took several years before it became ubiquitous as it is today. About a […]
M12 Magnetics offers first transformer and socket in M12 form factor
Transformers in RJ45 sockets have been common for a long time. However, that same technology was not available in the circular M12 form factor with IP65/67 ratings. Now, HARTING’s M12 Magnetics product line offers the first transformer and socket in the M12 form factor. In the past, transformers and various other electrical components had to […]
New Cat6/Cat5E RJ45 modular plug reduces assembly, termination time
Stewart Connector has released the Qwik Cat6/Cat5E RJ45 modular plug to complement its extensive RJ45 modular plug offering. Stewart’s Qwik RJ45modular plugs are designed to be terminated to industry standard Cat5E and Cat6 cables, while reducing assembly time and improving termination quality in the field. Unlike the standard RJ45, the Qwik RJ45 allows cable conductors […]
New insulator added to low-profile, 2.55 mm insulation displacement connectors
AVX Corp. has added a new insulator to its 9176-800 series low-profile insulation displacement connectors (IDCs) — the first and currently only industrial IDCs available in a 2.55mm profile — to accommodate an additional wire gauge and further expand application suitability. Now available in one to four positions in each of four wire gauges, the […]
Fischer Connectors’ Freedom LP360 wins LEAP connectivity award
Last night, at the LEAP Awards dinner gala in Costa Mesa, Calif., 11 winners were announced for the first annual awards competition. In the category of Connectivity, Fischer Connectors’ Freedom LP360 connector garnered the highest award. In selecting the LP360, judges noted: “A breakthrough signal and power connector with easy mating and easy cleaning that […]
Quick-connect modules allow rapid terminations for frequent reconfigurations
One of the core requirements of flexible production is the ability to quickly install machines and modules, reconfigure them at will and operate them without disruption. With its Han ES Press HMC series, HARTING has developed suitable interfaces that can be installed quickly without tools and are extremely robust — meaning they can handle at […]