As Principal Engineer for a large connector manufacturer, each day I am challenged by electrical engineers and mechanical engineers to help bridge their leading edge technology from one module to another. I remember years ago, when the pin grid array went obsolete to the emerging QFP quad-flat pack, people said that “screw machine was a […]
When should you use press-fit screw machine header pins?
Continuing the discussion on screw machine technology, here is a look at this technology, the advantages of using it and how to best utilize this technology in your engineering projects. Below is a list of the common styles of press-fit screw machine header pins: Press-fit barb has a fishhook shaped feature, typically featuring 15° angle. It runs […]
Chogori launches M12 connectors for intelligent sensing and control applications
Chogori, a supplier of rugged and harsh environment connectors, has expanded its harsh environment connector offering to include a wide range of M12 connectors for industrial I/O and sensing applications. The field-proven, IP67 connectors support various protocols via A, B and D code options built into the male/female mating connectors, including fieldbus applications such as […]
Compact 32-channel 40-pin ribbon connector interface from WAGO offers versatility
The new compact 32-channel 40-pin Ribbon Connector Interface offers 24 Vdc selectable connections that allow for use with a variety of PLC devices. The compact design utilizes less DIN rail space than leading competitors while still maintaining all necessary and advantageous features, which include: Convenient power supply terminations for sensors Operation voltage of 24 Vdc […]
Waterproof connector from Hirose delivers high currents up to 200 A in space-saving design
Hirose has developed a fully shielded high current connector capable of supporting up to 200 A. The waterproof connector is IP68 / IPX9K rated, offering resistance to dust, dirt, water, oil and other fluids that could damage the connector. The EV2 Series has a space-saving staggered flange design that allows reduced pitch spacing and makes […]
AVX announces high-current, low-profile FPC connector
AVX Corp. announces the high current, low profile 6808 Series right-angle FPC connector from Kyocera Connector Products. Suitable for both FPC connections and battery connections in applications including: batteries, power supplies, robotics, and small electronic motors, the 6808 Series is the industry’s first — and currently only — ultraminiature (0.5-mm pitch), flip-locking FPC connector with a […]
Space-saving M12 panel feed with PushPull locking mechanism from HARTING
The new space-saving M12 Slim Design PFT female panel feeds with D and X coding make it easier to connect Fast Ethernet and 10 GBit Ethernet when it comes to confined spaces and compact devices. The M12 PFT Slim Design is compatible with both HARTING M12 PushPull connectors and the standard M12 with the familiar […]
ODU-USA launches advanced connector solutions for test and measurement applications
ODU is now offering to the US market an extended range of advanced connector solutions for test and measurement applications. The German-engineered ODU test and measurement connector portfolio was designed for a wide range of applications including network analyzers, data acquisition equipment, fluid/ gas/ pollution/ air analyzers, signal and pulse generators, voltmeters and ohmmeters. ODU […]
Hirose and HARTING launch future Ethernet interface
HIROSE Electric Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, and HARTING Electronics GmbH, Espelkamp Germany, held a joint press conference presenting a miniaturised high-speed connector for robust Ethernet cabling at the autumn trade show “electronica” on November 9, 2016 in Munich. The ix Industrial arose from a collaboration between HIROSE and HARTING. It offers a broad technological […]
New through-hole version 2-mm spring-loaded connectors from Mill-Max
Mill-Max has added a through-hole version of 2-mm pitch spring-loaded connectors to complement the series’ surface mount version. As always, real estate is at a premium in electronic packaging with designers demanding tighter pitch interconnects that deliver high quality performance. These spring-loaded connectors (SLC’s) are an appealing option combining both durability and space saving qualities. […]