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Cable connectors feature locking mechanism

March 21, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Hirose has expanded its rugged, space-saving hybrid connector product offering to include an IP67-rated version when mated. Designed for precision motors, industrial automation, and compact equipment, the waterproof MT50WA Series connector combines power, signal, and brake connections into one compact solution, saving space and simplifying assembly. An ultra-reliable one-touch lever lock mechanism offers easy operation […]

Filed Under: connector components, Industrial Tagged With: Hirose

Crimp-terminated connectors compatible with 12 – 26 AWG wire sizes

March 12, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Mencom Corporation continues to empower high-power applications with its MCVH connectors. Available in 6 and 8-pole configurations, the MCVH series is engineered for a wide range of applications in rugged environments, delivering a dependable maximum rating of 600V and 30A. Mencom offers its MCVH circular connectors available in receptacles and field-wireable connectors, featuring the widely […]

Filed Under: connector components, Industrial, Products Tagged With: Mencom

Compression contacts maintain connections between boards

March 4, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

 KYOCERA AVX released the new 9258-100 Series spring-finger board-to-board compression contacts. Designed to provide full connector functionality in a miniature, low-profile, single-contact form factor that supports flexible PCB placement, the new 9258-100 Series spring-finger board-to-board compression contacts help OEMs across industries reduce size and costs without compromising performance. These high-strength, UL-approved copper alloy contacts are […]

Filed Under: board-to-board, connector components, Industrial, PCB connector, Products Tagged With: kyoceraavx

Cable assemblies connect 2.92 mm to SMP

February 14, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Amphenol RF introduces additional pre-configured 2.92 mm cable assembly configurations which feature a 2.92 mm connector and the option of an SMP or SMPM connector attached on the opposing end. They are available in pre-configured lengths of 6 (0.15M), 9.84 (0.25M), and 12 (0.3M) inches on 0.085-inch conformable cable. Offering ease of installation, conformable cables […]

Filed Under: Cable assemblies, connector components, Products, Telecom/Data Tagged With: AmphenolRF

Board-to-board interconnect series adds 49 new industrial components

January 23, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Harwin has announced the expansion of its Kontrol range of industrial board-to-board interconnects (BBi), adding single-row connectors and cables to the 1.27mm pitch (0.05″) connectors. The range has been created to bridge the gap between high-end connectors and established pin header and socket solutions. The launch adds to Harwin’s existing dual-row Kontrol connectors, extending the […]

Filed Under: board-to-board, connector components, Industrial, Products Tagged With: harwin

Industrial connectors deliver 630 V rating

January 16, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Industrial circular connectors are electrical coupling devices featuring a circular interface and cylindrical contact housing. They come in various materials, sizes, contact layouts, and coupling designs. Among them, M8, M12, M16, ½”-20, and M23 receptacles, which refer to the thread size on the coupling nuts, are widely used for connecting sensors and actuators in industries […]

Filed Under: Aerospace, connector components, Industrial, Military, Products Tagged With: Mencom

Spring pins operate from -40° C to 85° C in three mounting styles

January 15, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Same Sky’s Interconnect Group announced the expansion of its pogo pins product line with the introduction of 40 new models. The CPG family of pogo pins offers gold-plated contacts for high reliability with mating cycle ratings now up to 20,000 cycles. Housed in surface mount, wire mount, and through-hole packages, the CPG models feature initial […]

Filed Under: connector components, gold, Industry News Tagged With: interconnectgroup

Wire-to-board contacts measure 4.6 mm x 2.4 mm x 1.2 mm with 40N retention force

January 15, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

KYOCERA AVX released the new 9140-000 Series two-piece STRIPT crimp contacts. Engineered to provide compact, reliable wire-to-board connections in commercial and transportation lighting, home appliance, consumer electronics, and industrial applications with space constraints ranging from densely populated boards to small form factors, the new 9140-000 Series features a UL-approved insulator-less design that utilizes the company’s industry-proven poke-home blade […]

Filed Under: connector components, Consumer, Industrial, Products, wire-to-board connector Tagged With: kyoceraavx

Cable-to-board connector withstands harsh environments

January 15, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Hirose has expanded its FPC-to-board product offering to include a two-piece harsh environment connector that simplifies assembly while reducing the size and weight of end products. The compact ZK1 Series connector features a plug side with a terminal-less design that contributes to size and weight reduction by switching from discrete wire to FPC. FPC direct […]

Filed Under: Automotive, cable-to-board, connector components, Lighting, Products Tagged With: Hirose

Surface-mount USB-C series handles 48 V power

November 22, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Same Sky’s Interconnect Group announced the expansion of its USB Type C connectors line with a range of new models conforming to the USB 2.0 standard. The UJ20 family boasts ultra-compact package lengths as low as 5.9 mm, making them ideal for space-constrained designs where board real estate is at a premium. These USB 2.0 Type […]

Filed Under: connector components, Products, USB Type C Tagged With: interconnectgroup

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