Contributed by Jonas Diekmann, Technical Editor for HARTING Industrial devices are steadily getting smaller, requiring smaller, yet stronger interfaces. For Cat6A Industrial Ethernet applications, HARTING offers users ix Industrial connectors in A-encoding. To be able to supply even more applications, in the future the small interface will also be available in 10-pole signal design – […]
Basics
What are hermetic connectors?
Hermetic connectors are designed to prevent ingress of air, gases and other liquids into the vacuum-sealed connector in extremely harsh environments. In testing, these connectors should show no detectable gas or fluid leakage. They should be able to withstand high pressures of 10,000 psi or more, ensuring a stable pressure differential on both sides of […]
Product spotlight video: Canfield Connector’s GatorMate industrial connectors
Earlier this year, I had a chance to sit down with Canfield Connector’s Pat Byce and take a look at several of the company’s newest products. In this video, Pat and I discuss Canfield’s GatorMate GT Series molded receptacle and plug mobile and industrial connectors, which were just introduced by the company last month. These are […]
Why do connectors fail?
Ideally, your connectors perform to their rated lifecycles. If you install a connector rated for 10,000 mating cycles, you expect it to go that distance. But if you’ve ever had a cell phone charger stop working correctly, you know that’s not always the case. And for industrial machinery, improper designs and other factors can cause […]
High voltage connectors meet the demands of mission critical satellite communications
The US Air Force and a major defense contractor tapped Caton Connector Corp. of Kingston, Mass., to supply high-voltage connectors and cable assemblies for an exceptionally demanding mission-critical application: the Milstar Satellite Communications System. The mission of Milstar, according to the Air Force, is to provide “the President, Secretary of Defense, and the U.S. armed forces with assured, survivable satellite […]
What are micro-D connectors?
Micro-D connectors are about half the size of D-sub connectors. Both are shaped like the letter D. The early D-shaped connectors were first used in computers because of their compact design. Offering reliable and secure electrical connections, they feature at least two rows of parallel pins and offer high density in a miniature design. The […]
Fiber optic ideal for tough tasks
Digitization isn’t just for “quiet” environments like the home and office. It’s also making inroads in tunnel drilling projects, mining and other rugged settings. Given the harsh environments, the requirements for components are quite high. Large distances, together with the high bandwidths, make fiber-optic cable (FOC) the indispensable conductive medium for industrial Ethernet. HARTING has […]
Fischer Connectors launches military microsite
Fischer Connectors has launched a new microsite dedicated strictly to connectors used in military applications. It features new videos, application examples showing how the company’s connectors fit into the bigger picture, easy access to military-specific literature and more. The website has special tabs focused on specific applications—the Dismounted Solider, Ground, Aerospace, and Marine—with looks at […]
Phoenix Contact’s Cabinet Confidence marks tour’s halfway point
Last week, Phoenix Contact stopped by the Design World offices to give a quick tour of its Cabinet Confidence Infomobile, which has been traveling around the eastern half of the United States the past few months. Customers and Phoenix Contact component and system users still have time to grab a visit with the Infomobile, as […]
Selecting the correct spring-loaded connector for modern interconnect applications
Spring-loaded connectors are available in multiple high-quality precision-machined solutions to give designers extensive choice. Stephen Capitelli, Manager of Product Engineering, Mill-Max Mfg. Corp. Connectivity is crucial in modern design. The availability of highly reliable and proven connector technologies that facilitate miniaturization and connectivity make a significant contribution to the growth of modern portable devices and […]
