TE Connectivity has released its next generation ACT composite connectors within the DEUTSCH MIL-DTL-38999 series. The ACT series circular connectors are among the most versatile and popular circular mil spec input/output connectors in the world. These circular connectors offer composite shells providing up to 40% weight savings over aluminum connectors. MIL-DTL-38999 connectors are widely used […]
HEAVYCON connector enclosures from Phoenix Contact receive UL 508A certification
Phoenix Contact’s connector enclosure series HEAVYCON now meets the UL 508A standard for use in industrial control equipment. This certification is important for industrial control cabinet builders in North America who produce UL-certified electrical enclosures. Industrial enclosures that comply with UL 508A standards must use components that have been evaluated and listed by UL as […]
New Kyocera 7129 series board-to-board connector helps reduce mobile device charging times
Kyocera Connector Products Corp. announced that it has developed a board-to-board battery connector for use with portable electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets and wearables. The new 7129 Series connector goes on sale January 30. The ever-expanding functionality of today’s mobile devices is creating demand for faster charging times and increased battery capacity. This requires […]
Turck debuts new preassembled Meltric connector cable assemblies to improve safety in demanding environments
To improve worker safety in industrial environments, Turck, Minneapolis, introduces its new preassembled Meltric connector offering with arc protection. The products offer a complete cable assembly solution, saving labor and installation time and ensuring reliability. To protect against arcing, the Meltric series connectors feature spring-loaded demating technology inside an enclosed arc chamber, along with mating […]
LEMO to display latest in medical connector and cable assemblies solutions at MD&M West
LEMO, Rohnert Park, Calif., will demonstrate its latest connection and cable solutions for medical applications in Booth #1955 during MDM West in Anaheim from February 7-9. The company plans to share some new LEMO products as well as a new solution for the next generation of catheter products including: Halo LED is a lighted flange that displays connection […]
Molex spotlights high-speed data connectivity at DesignCon 2017
Molex will showcase high-speed data connectivity solutions at DesignCon 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif., February 1-2. Molex’s booth 619 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 and cabling solutions support […]
Harting and Heilind Electronics announce partnership
Harting Americas and Heilind Electronics announced a distribution agreement today at Heilind’s headquarters in Wilmington, Mass. Both companies expressed their excitement with the agreement and their expectations for the future. Harting will provide Heilind’s customers with its world-class connectivity solutions. Heilind will, in turn, increase Harting’s growth even more through their online sales and industry presence. […]
AVX releases vertical poke-home connector for 18 AWG applications
AVX Corp. has released the first vertical connector capable of successfully bridging the gap between inexpensive, but wildly inconsistent hand soldering processes and expensive, but exceedingly reliable two-piece connector systems in high volume, 18 AWG applications with perpendicular terminations and limited board space, including: power supplies, LED drivers, and industrial and motor controls. Carefully tooled to […]
Press-fit PCB pins from Mill-Max are designed for plated through-holes
Mill-Max is adding to its diverse mix of press-fit pins with six new offerings designed for applications where mechanical strength and/or power delivery are essential. These new PCB pins feature multi-faceted (polygon) geometries and are suitable for solderless PCB termination or for direct soldering to the board for those situations requiring it. When these pins […]
New medium Amperage connection system from Amphenol rated to 70 A
Amphenol Industrial Products Group now offers a medium amperage connection system that is rated to up to 70 A of continuous current. The ePower-Lite has an operating voltage of 800 Vdc. Designed for the hybrid and electric vehicle markets, these connectors feature a lightweight plastic shell and compact design to provide both weight and space […]