The industrial automation world is constantly searching for ways to increase installation reliability, speed up the installation process, and reduce downtime. Junction blocks often referred to as terminal blocks and distribution blocks provide a simple and effective way of consolidating connections from various types of control systems and sensors that have many I/O points. Mencom Junction […]
TE Connectivity introduces new 250 series miniature FASTON receptacle
TE Connectivity (TE) today introduced its low insertion force 250 series miniature FASTON receptacle terminal. This straight quick-connect crimp receptacle is about 23% shorter than full-size 250 series FASTON receptacles, permitting its use in applications such as power tools and small appliances, where there is very limited space for electrical connections. “Through advanced modeling and […]
LEMO launches new elbow plug connector
LEMO has recently introduced its new elbow plug connector, the Anglissimo. The name Anglissimo is derived from the Italian language for ‘best angle.’ This patent pending connector allows the customer to position the cable exit angle in one of eight possible positions during assembly. The solution is ideal in designs where many cables need to […]
Cable widths up to M25 now compatible with HARTING Han 3A connectors
HARTING has expanded the choice of cables that customers can use in its Han 3A size connectors. The Han 3A now can be assembled with cable diameters as large as M25 instead of the previous limit of M20. This increase allows the connectors to be configured with any contact insert in the series, including those with […]
TE Connectivity launches new Deutsch 983 series connectors with gauge 22 contacts
TE Connectivity recently announced its DEUTSCH 983 series hermetic connectors extension with gauge 22 contacts. Part of the EN2997 engine connector portfolio, the 983 series connectors are one of the industry’s first hermetic EN2997 connectors to offer size 22 contacts. Ideal for commercial air and military applications, the connector’s high-density design allows for more electrical […]
What’s going on with COBO’s new inside-the-box module connectors?
The Consortium for On Board Optics, called COBO, is developing new inside-the-box standards for onboard optical interconnects first for inside high-speed datacenters. The primary driving elements of this type of packaging and connectivity is power/cooling costs savings and port count density versus the traditional pluggable module and AOC approaches. Their first application is being driven […]
Jonhon’s EX series of circular connectors are ideal for offshore environments
JONHON’s EX series connectors are the ideal solution for all oil equipment sectors, and are widely used in the sea environment and artificial islands. They can be used as an electrical coupling between equipment and cables and cables and cables, particularly in harsh environments, such as for long term immersion. They are rated for maximum […]
Top 6 connector stories of the year
Interconnects, though often simple components, can be confusing to many engineers, who don’t study in-depth these critical components that help safely join machinery, cables and boards together. Not surprisingly, our readers turn to our “Connector Basics” section to find answers to some of their most common questions on how to select the right product for […]
What are nailhead pin interconnects?
Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. I can’t describe how many times I sat across from an engineer describing his exotic approach to an interconnect challenge, only to show him that there is a much simpler, easier and cost effective approach to achieving the same result. It’s not the fault of the engineer, he […]
Interpower now manufacturing C16 and C18 snap-in inlets
Interpower is pleased to announce it is now manufacturing its own IEC 60320 C16 and C18 snap-in inlets at its Iowa facility. These snap-in inlets are rated 10A/250 Vac international and 15A/250 Vac North American. They can be used in applications that require an IEC 60320 C16 inlet to connect to a C15 connector or a […]