HARTING’s new Han B IP67 bulkhead mounted housings offer a compelling alternative to IP65 rated connectors. The housing, as the name implies, provides IP66 and IP67 protection, and does it for virtually the same price as a comparable IP65 rated connector. As a practical example of the difference, in the locked state, the Han IP67 housing’s […]
TE Connectivity’s micro circular connectors give flexibility in military applications
TE Connectivity (TE), Harrisburg, Pa., announces its metal-shell micro circular connectors are now available globally. The new connector family is a complete line of small circular connectors ideal for rugged military and commercial applications. The metal-shell micro circular connectors are versatile, tested for harsh environments and offer multiple coupling styles, contacts and mounting options. New […]
ODU’s Medi-Snap EMC advanced shielded plastic connector
ODU, Camarillo, Calif. is announcing ODU Medi-Snap EMC, the advanced shielded plastic connector solutions, to the US market. Medi-Snap EMC is the newest addition to ODU’s push-pull circular connectors. The advanced medical connector solution is lightweight, autoclavable, sterilizable and it offers a touch-proof housing and reliable EMI protection at the same time. It is available in a wide […]
TE Connectivity offers glimpse of connected future at Paris Air Show
During the Paris Air Show that ran from June 15-21, possibly one of the world’s largest avionics exhibitions, TE Connectivity showcased electrical interconnect and sensing solutions focused on the future of aviation. Highlighting the “connected” future, TE introduced products that save space and weight in the harsh environments encountered in commercial and military aircraft. Highlights […]
ODU Mini-Snap circular connectors feature push-pull locking
ODU , Camarillo, Calif., launched its highly customizable ODU Mini-Snap advanced connector solutions to the US market. The circular connectors feature push-pull locking capabilities. The self- securing circular connector solution is ideal for a wide range of demanding applications that require significant customization such as: sensor devices, data collecting and transfer systems, high-speed cameras, audio and […]
Floating, high-speed board-to-board connector from Hirose
Hirose, Simi Valley, Calif., has developed the FunctionMAX group, a versatile board-to-board connector family that features specialized floating alignment capability and/or high-speed transmission. The family includes connector series that are available in various configurations including vertical/mezzanine, right angle/riser card and coplanar. These series are designed to meet the demands of the industrial, medical, communication […]
An in-depth look at modular connectors
Modular connectors, like those manufactured by ODU-USA, allow different connector modules—fiber optic, coax, power, pneumatic, data and signal—to be inserted into one connector housing. This saves space and reduces the need for hardwiring, thus streamlining design. Key to ODU’s MAC (Modular Attachable Connector) design is the use of the company’s Springtac springwire technology. Developed by […]
Amphenol RF AMMC and AMC coaxial interfaces for printed circuit boards
Amphenol RF, Danbury, Conn., introduces its ultra-miniature AMMC printed circuit board connector, ideal for space-constrained RF applications with 50 Ohm impedance requirements. These connectors are fully compatible with the Hirose W.FL and IPEX MHF III series. Amphenol Micro Miniature Coaxial (AMMC) connectors are low profile (1.4 mm off the board, mated) with an extremely small […]
Hirose introduces single-circuit storage battery connector
Hirose, Simi Valley, Calif., has introduced the PS3C series connector, a high power, single circuit (position) cable connector supporting 150 A for storage battery applications. The PS3C Series is designed with a highly reliable blade contact that features a clip-like structure and bellows contacts with multiple contact points. This structure lowers contact resistance and enables […]
Onanon launches Robo Hot Socket for reduced connector assembly time and cost
Onanon, Milpitas, Calif., announces the availability of its robotic automation Robo Hot Socket rapid fine wire termination connector assembly technology to all OEM application markets, effectively supplanting the 40+ year old manual procedures still in use by most connector manufacturers. Onanon invented its Robo Hot Socket automated wire termination technology to remove human variables from […]