Mill-Max Mfg. Corp. has introduced new Horizontal SMT (HSMT) headers and sockets suited for low-profile parallel board-to-board or board-to-component mating. The removable plastic cap provides the convenience of a traditional connector and once removed delivers an interconnect system with a minimal surface mount profile. These new sockets, 835-43-0XX-40-030001, and headers, 328-10-1XX-40-020001 are an excellent choice […]
Molex’s CEO to retire after legacy career with the company
Molex has announced that Chief Executive Officer Martin P. Slark will be retiring in November after 42 years of service. Slark led the company through significant growth, as well as through Molex’s acquisition by Koch Industries in 2013. Over his 13-year tenure as CEO, Molex’s revenues and profits more than doubled and its number of […]
TE Connectivity partners with Annapolis Micro Systems on FPGA boards
TE Connectivity (TE) has partnered with Annapolis Micro Systems, a FPGA board and systems supplier, on the release of three new high-performance FPGA boards that feature TE’s NanoRF module. The half-size NanoRF is designed to fit into the VITA 67.3 form factor and supports 70 GHz bandwidth, with more than double the RF contact density […]
LEMO USA appoints new national sales manager
LEMO USA Inc., a subsidiary of LEMO SA (headquartered in Ecublens, Switzerland), announced that William Moore has accepted the position of National Sales Manager. He comes to LEMO with 25 years of knowledge and experience in technical sales management and new business development. “William will be a great addition to the LEMO USA management team […]
Han-Smart modules open the door for intelligent industrial connectors
In launching the first Han-Smart modules, HARTING is bringing new, intelligent capabilities to its, customer configurable Han-Modular connector system. Until now, industrial connectors have been used exclusively as passive devices for carrying power, signal, data transmission and pneumatics – functions they continue to provide. However, with Han-Smart solutions, connectors can provide added value while beginning […]
Binder’s M12 A-Coded connectors are Ecolab and FDA certified
binder USA LP has expanded its M12 product family with the addition of the M12 A-Coded connector, which is now certified for both Ecolab and FDA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 standards. The M12 A-Coded connectors are extremely durable and IP69K-rated, ideal for harsh-duty and washdown applications in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and […]
TE Connectivity’s Flex Grip wire connectors available from Sager
Sager Electronics, a North American distributor of interconnect, power and electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, is now stocking TE Connectivity’s Flex Grip wire cConnectors. These push-in connectors have operating levers for fast, easy and releasable wire termination and accommodate for a combination of 24–14 AWG (0.2–4.0 mm2) solid and stranded wires. The transparent body […]
What are hermetic connectors?
Hermetic connectors are designed to prevent ingress of air, gases and other liquids into the vacuum-sealed connector in extremely harsh environments. In testing, these connectors should show no detectable gas or fluid leakage. They should be able to withstand high pressures of 10,000 psi or more, ensuring a stable pressure differential on both sides of […]
Micro power connectors form TE deliver high current density
TE Connectivity (TE) has introduced its ELCON Micro power connectors, which deliver high current density in a commonly used industry footprint of 3.0 mm. The new connectors provide 12.5 A per pin, making them useful for servers, switches, storage devices and testing machines. By using a common industry footprint, TE’s ELCON Micro power connectors allow […]
High-frequency SMA connectors from Würth Elektronik
Würth Elektronik eiSos, manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components, is entering a new market with its new and extensive spectrum of SMA and RP-SMA connectors. A 92-page catalog presents the high-quality configured connectors for the small, yet robust coaxial standard. Würth Elektronik eiSos offers sockets for both THT as well as SMT assembly, various flanges, angled […]