When it comes to food & beverage manufacturing and processing, a safe, reliable and high-quality connection is essential to comply with the rigid regulations in the food industry. Since the connectors can come into contact with food products, the material of connectors is an important factor to avoid possible food contamination. Mencom’s T-Type Hygienic rectangular […]
Fairview launches MMBX connectors and adapters for circuit board connectivity
Fairview Microwave Inc., a supplier of on-demand microwave and RF components, now offers small form factor MMBX connectors and adapters most commonly used on circuit boards and their associated input/output connections for industrial, telecom and consumer product applications. MMBX-style connectors and adapters are specifically designed to provide versatile and easy PCB-to-PCB connections as well as […]
Molex and TE Connectivity announce Dual Source Alliance for high-speed I/O and backplane connectors
Two of the largest manufacturers of high-speed I/O and backplane manufacturers, Molex and TE Connectivity today announced that they have formed a Dual Source Alliance (DSA) agreement to each produce a new generation of high-speed input/output (I/O) and backplane connectors, and cable assemblies for data communications applications. Molex and TE will collaborate on the launch […]
Hirose launches low-profile LED lighting module connectors
Hirose has launched an easy to use, tool-less strip-and-poke connector ideal for LED lighting module applications. With a height of only 4.2 mm, the KN27 series combines a space saving design of 3.9 mm width (for single contact) and 11.85 mm length — all using a standard industry footprint. In addition, the smaller KN27 Series […]
Mill-Max expands triple row offering to include spring-pin and mating target connectors
Mill-Max has expanded its triple row connector series’ to include long stroke, through-hole mount spring-loaded pins and mating target connectors. These connectors are on 0.100 in. (2.54 mm) grid and available in nine – 96 position configurations. Triple row connectors provide the designer the flexibility of a single connector solution in place of using separate […]
How does height impact socket receptacle selection?
Many, many moons ago, as a young PCB designer, I remember my boss yelling at me to hurry up with my design. He kept barking “don’t worry about the connector, we’ll deal with it later, just put a ‘keep out’ area in that location and run the signals to dummy IO points.” There were so […]
TE Connectivity launches press-fit board stacking connector
TE Connectivity recently released its press-fit stacking connector, a 56-position VPX footprint-compatible connector designed for rugged, high speed applications. Press-fit stacking connectors satisfy the need for 10 Gb/s digital signals in high density packaging. Suited for space saving in military electronics and commercial aerospace systems, TE’s press-fit stacking connectors are well suited for mezzanine and […]
What are the most common and cost-effective pin retention designs?
When selecting components for their applications, mechanical and electrical engineers, must understand some general guidelines for their PCB interconnect requirements. Below is a short list of nine of the most common and cost-effective pin retention designs and where they may be used. Press-Fit Barb — is specifically for non-plated through holes. This is the easiest and […]
Hirose launches busbar plug-in connector with floating alignment
Hirose has introduced a floating busbar connector with plug-in mating to simplify assembly, maintenance and expansion. Supporting up to 300 A, the PS4 Series connector has a floating contact alignment that can absorb mounting misalignment of up to 2 mm in the XY direction to ease installation in data centers, power distribution units, storage battery […]
KYOCERA develops robust FPC/FFC connector with 0.5-mm pitch
Kyocera Connector Products Corp. has developed a 0.5-mm pitch flexible printed circuit/flexible flat cable (FPC/FFC) connector with a suite of features to enhance productivity in robust assembly operations. Mobile phones and related devices have created rising demand for smaller, thinner FPC/FFC connectors. These connectors require delicate handling in the assembly process and may be damaged by improper insertion or […]