CUI’s Interconnect Group has added USB Type C connectors to its USB product family. The UJ31 receptacle connector series and UP31 plug connector series conform to the USB 3.1 Gen 2 standard that supports data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps and power delivery up to 100 W at 20 V. With a reversible connector […]
High-current connector and cabling system from Amphenol for battery systems
Amphenol Industrial Products Group has enhanced its SurLok Plus high current connector and cabling system. The quick connect and locking system includes a high voltage interlock loop (HVIL) safety feature, as well as electromagnetic interference shielding (EMI) for noise immunity. These features are a requirement of high-end battery systems to ensure safety and proper […]
TE Connectivity introduces Flex Grip wire connectors for quick and easy wire termination
TE Connectivity (TE) has launched Flex Grip wire connectors for fast, flexible and easy wire termination. The new connectors, which accommodate solid and stranded wires between 24 and 14 AWG (0.2 – 4.00 mm²), feature an operating lever that allows releasable and reworkable wire termination. The transparent housings enable users to visually confirm the proper […]
Binder expands its harsh environment connector with 5-pin version
Binder USA, LP, has expanded the series 696 HEC (Harsh Environment Connector) product family with the addition of a 5-pin version. It is a powerful 32 A per contact, 600 V power connector that is constructed with high-grade 4+PE gold-plated crimp contacts. The Series 696 HEC’s light and stable plastic design was developed specifically for […]
What are micro-D connectors?
Micro-D connectors are about half the size of D-sub connectors. Both are shaped like the letter D. The early D-shaped connectors were first used in computers because of their compact design. Offering reliable and secure electrical connections, they feature at least two rows of parallel pins and offer high density in a miniature design. The […]
Cat 6A RJ-45 connectors from WAGO for industrial applications
New Cat 6A RJ-45 connectors from WAGO feature a metal housing that helps provide rugged connections for industrial applications. These economical connectors have 360° shielding for added EMC protection against electrical noise and interference. Industrial grade RJ-45 connectors are available for ETHERNET and PROFINET fieldbus protocols in a variety of configuration options: straight with or […]
TE Connectivity highlights 400Gbe OSFP and QSFP-DD connectivity at DesignCon 2018
TE Connectivity (TE) today announced the showcasing of OSFP and QSFP-DD connectivity products at this year’s DesignCon show that will soon enable 400-Gigabit Ethernet in a range of data center devices. TE is demonstrating the new products in booth 817 at the DesignCon 2018 expo through tomorrow, February 1 in Santa Clara, Calif. Targeted for […]
L-Com releases M12 and M8 field-term connectors, couplers, adapters and receptacles
L-com Global Connectivity has introduced a new line of M12 and M8 connectors, adapters, receptacles and couplers to address harsh environment connectivity applications. These new products are designed for industrial control and factory automation, test equipment, I/O connectivity, sensors and actuators, or any straight wired connectivity application where a screw down interface is necessary. The […]
TE Connectivty and Credo demonstrate 112G single-lane connectivity at DesignCon 2018
TE Connectivity (TE) and Credo, provider of high performance, mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for the data center, enterprise networking and high-performance computing markets, today announced they have teamed up to demonstrate the future of networking technologies. The companies will hold demonstrations of 112Gbps over a chip-to-module (IO) channel and over a backplane channel at DesignCon 2018. […]
Molex spotlights high-speed data connectivity at Designcon 2018
Molex is showcasing its high-speed data connectivity solutions at DesignCon 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif., this week. In its booth 633, the company will feature next-generation technologies designed to meet rising data speeds and bandwidth in demanding networking and high-performance computing applications. “As more data is generated and infrastructure moves to the cloud, next-generation I/O […]