By Ed Cady, Contributing Editor USB 3.1 Type C is a new copper and optical cabling interconnect solution developed, released and supported by the USB-IF (Industry Forum) consortium. Type C USB connectors are getting a lot of attention because they are also being adopted by several AV standards like DisplayPort, HDMI, MHL and Thunderbolt. Talk […]
Mencom releases new MIL-Spec industrial 5015 equivalent connectors
The MIL-Spec 5015 series was originally designed for severe aeronautical and tactical service applications. Due to the rugged and versatile design, these connectors are widely used in a range of commercial and industrial applications, such as factory automation, robotics, instrumentation, medical equipment and power applications. Because they are becoming more common place in industrial applications […]
Molex acquires Interconnect Systems, Inc.
Molex, Lisle, Ill., announced today the acquisition of Interconnect Systems, Inc. (ISI) which specializes in the design and manufacture of high-density silicon packaging with advanced interconnect technologies. According to Tim Ruff, senior vice president, Molex, the acquisition enables Molex to offer a wider range of fully integrated solutions to customers worldwide. “We are excited about […]
ITT Cannon introduces push-pull interconnect series PL for medical and industrial applications
ITT Corp.’s Cannon brand has launched a new line of high-performance, plastic push-pull interconnects for medical and industrial applications. The PL Series offers a quick connect-and-disconnect capability for cable-to-cable and cable-to-board applications. Its lightweight, sterilizable and easy grip design makes the connector series particularly well suited to the rigors of the medical device market. “ITT […]
TE expands its Deutsch 369 connector series
TE Connectivity Ltd. announced today the launch of its DEUTSCH 369 series panel-mount connectors. As an extension to the existing 369 series product line, this connector allows easy, fast mounting to an LRU panel, bracket, chassis or frame. TE’s DEUTSCH 369 series connectors provide a range of high-reliability, lightweight, compact and cost-efficient connectors suited to […]
QSFP-DD interconnect is in major development mode
By Ed Cady, Contributing Editor QSFP-DD (double density) interconnect is an 8 lane x 25 Gbps, NRZ modulation = 200 Gbps and also, 8 lane x 50 Gbps PAM4 modulation = 400 Gbps system. It is based on the widely adapted QSFP interconnection system that is especially used in datacenters and HPC centers. It has […]
TE Connectivity announces STRADA Whisper DPO configuration connectors
TE Connectivity (TE) today announced its new STRADA Whisper direct plug orthogonal (DPO) connectors, which enable designers to eliminate midplane connectivity to reduce costs and improve airflow in switches, servers, base stations and other types of communications equipment. STRADA Whisper DPO connectors are an extension of TE’s STRADA Whisper backplane connector family. Developed for high-performing, […]
Stewart Connector introduces line of RJ45 StackJack connectors with LEDs
Stewart Connector announced a new series of double row StackJack connectors with LEDs in 2, 4, 8, 12 and 16 port configurations. These new part configurations will fall within the SS-74500 series. These space-saving StackJack modular jacks offer the most features for maximum reliability and performance you need for today’s high-density networking and telecommunication equipment. […]
Throwback Thursday: IP68 connectors enable watertight amphibious drones
Drones are all the rage and a day doesn’t go by when there isn’t a story in the mainstream news about them. The latest news from the FAA that it expects to see 7 million drones in the sky by 2020 simply astounded me. It also got me thinking about how the technologies I write […]
OCuLink connectors and cables support new PCIe standard
By Ed Cady, Contributing Editor OCuLink-2—Optical Copper (Cu) Link 2nd generation—is an interconnect system for inside and outside the box that supports the new PCI Express 4.0 spec running at 16 Gbps per lane. The PCI-SIG committee selected Molex’s NanoPitch connector and cable assembly system for this OCuLink spec and it is an option for […]