Same Sky’s Interconnect Group announced the addition of M12 field assembly plugs to its line of circular connectors. Designed for wire termination in industrial and factory automation, robotics, and related applications, these field assembly plug connectors provide engineers with flexible configuration options for demanding environments. The M12 connectors are available in male or female plug […]
Compact overmolded design reduces connector length for space-constrained systems
LEMO has introduced the OPTIMA D Series, a miniature connector platform designed for defense, aerospace, and other mission-critical systems. The connectors combine a reduced form factor with rugged construction, offering reliable performance in applications such as tactical communications, UAVs, avionics, and soldier-worn equipment. The OPTIMA D Series is engineered with IP68 sealing to withstand immersion […]
112 Gbps arrays improve bandwidth for high-throughput designs
Samtec, Inc. has expanded its AcceleRate HP product family with the addition of the APM6 and APF6 array connectors. These new connectors provide an 800-position configuration in a compact 5mm stack height, designed to meet the requirements of modern high-speed systems. The APM6 and APF6 connectors are built on a 0.635mm pitch and support data […]
Bio-based connectors deliver up to 12 A, 277 V
Bulgin announces the launch of a new range of sustainable connectors. The Standard Vitalis Buccaneer range of waterproof connectors is a bio-based alternative to Bulgin’s flagship series – the Standard Buccaneer – offering the same technical performance with improved sustainability. The Standard Vitalis Buccaneer is built on decades of proven reliability, retaining all the trusted […]
Molex to second source Samtec Si-Fly HD interconnects
Samtec, Inc. announced a license agreement naming Molex as a second source for the Samtec Si-Fly HD product family. This collaboration provides customers with extended product availability and supply flexibility to a portfolio of robust, scalable connectivity solutions for a wide range of high-performance applications demanding high signal integrity and density. The Si-Fly HD product […]
Hermaphroditic connectors support 16-18 AWG wire with -40 °C to +125 °C operating range
KYOCERA AVX has released the 9288-000 Series hermaphroditic wire-to-wire and wire-to-board connectors for lighting and industrial applications. The two-piece design uses identical mating halves for wire-to-wire connections, reducing BOM complexity, while wire-to-board configurations pair one half with an SMT version. The connectors feature orange or white glass-filled PBT insulators with plastic latches for mechanical retention. […]
Surface-mount SMB jack supports 500 mating cycles with 1.20 VSWR
Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce a new high-performance surface-mount straight SMB jack into our broad portfolio of SMB connectors. With a true surface-mount footprint, this connector is designed with four gold-plated ground tabs that solder directly to the board for superior coplanarity and automated pick-and-place handling. This 50-ohm jack features a drop-in footprint, which […]
Through hole retention connectors feature 1.27 mm pitch in 6+6 to 40+40 pin layouts
Harwin has extended its Kontrol lineup of connectors for industrial and embedded applications, adding through-hole retention to further enhance resilience and board-level reliability in harsh operational environments. 72 new products have been added to the industrial connector family, extending the range by 48%. These industrial environments are evolving rapidly, with applications and modern equipment needing […]
IP20 SPE connectors deliver 1Gb/s over 40 meters
KYOCERA AVX has introduced the new 6780-000 Series IP20 T1 Industrial Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) connectors and cable assemblies. Designed to meet growing demand for smaller and faster Industrial Ethernet connectors capable of providing continuous communication and simplifying networks, the new 6780-000 Series T1 Industrial SPE connectors transmit Ethernet over a single pair of twisted copper wires while […]
Cable assemblies operate DC to 6 GHz with gold-plated beryllium copper connectors
Amphenol RF introduces the SMPM to SMPM assembly on RG-178 cable into our extensive and diverse portfolio of cable assemblies. The compact size of these assemblies makes them highly suited for use in applications where space is at a premium. With a 50-ohm impedance and the ability to operate from DC to 6 GHz, the […]
