CDM Electronics has announced the availability of Eaton’s micro-military circular connector series precision engineered for a broad spectrum of harsh environment applications ranging from C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) to space flight. Comprised of the M1 (dual start) and M5 Series (triple start), parts offer significant weight and size savings compared […]
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EPIC Rectangular Connectors certified to UL 50e Standards For Harsh Conditions
Lapp USA has announced that select models of its EPIC rectangular connectors are now certified to UL 50e standards, ensuring performance in harsh, non-hazardous operating environments. The UL 50e standard applies to electrical equipment exposed to harsh conditions, including water, dust and salt exposures. Ideal for power, control and data applications, Lapp’s EPIC series of […]
AVX Announces the 6411 Series PCI Express M.2 Connectors from Kyocera Connector Products
AVX Corporation, announces the 6411 Series PCI Express M.2 connectors from Kyocera Connector Products. Compatible with the new M.2 specification developed by the Peripheral Component Interconnect Special Interest Group (PCI-SIG), 6411 Series PCI Express connectors support multiple functions with high-speed signal integrity on a single card, effectively contributing to thinner and lighter notebook and mobile […]
What are SAS 24G drive and backplane connectors?
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) storage systems I/O interface and its data transmission rate and interconnect types are expanding again. SCSITA, the SCSI Trade Association, has been marketing, driving and supporting the next generation SAS 4.0 running at 24 Gbps full throughput per lane, though the actual data rate is 22.5 Gbps. The industry standards group […]
Considerations for modern industrial connector plug designs
Last week, we talked about how industrial connector plug designs evolved through the 1990s, growing ever smaller and more flashy in design. More recently, these modern industrial connector plug designs have been even more miniaturized and streamlined for lightweight, simple use. For example, during the 2000s, industrial design changed dramatically. Connectors shrunk another 20-30% to mostly […]
A historical perspective on connector plug industrial designs
Whether you are a general consumer, professional electronics user or a datacenter support technician/engineer, the appearance and handling of connectors and cables has been and can still be a sometimes bewildering or even gnarly experience. There are many factors to consider. Let’s take a backward, current and near future look at the evolution of I/O […]
What are MPO connectors?
MPO—Multi-fiber Push On—is a type of optical connector that has been the primary multiple fiber connector for high-speed telecom and data communications networks. It has been standardized within the IEC 61754-7 and TIA 604-5. This connector and cabling system first supported telecommunications systems especially in the Central and Branch offices. Later it became the primary […]
What developments are impacting Extoll IO connectors and cables?
The current 10Gbps per lane Extoll IO interface system uses high-speed interconnects based on SAMTEC’s HD16 connectors and cable assemblies. This 12 lane connector system was chosen because it is smaller and lighter than the CXP 12 lane InfiniBand connector as has increased port density on the front plate of a network switch. This IO […]
What is going on with SAS storage connectors and cable assemblies?
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) storage systems I/O interface and its data transmission rate and interconnect types are expanding again. SCSITA, the SCSI Trade Association, has been marketing, driving and supporting the next generation SAS 4.0 running at 24Gbps per lane. The Industry standards group INCITS-T10 is working with www.SFFcommittee.org on developing a new higher-speed […]
Why are backplane 24-56G cables replacing many PCBA types?
The advent of digital signaling higher frequencies and data rates at 24G SAS, 25G Ethernet, 26G InfinBand and 28G FibreChannel have caused the need to evaluate and develop alternative media types versus traditional FR4 PCB substrates which can no longer provide acceptable transmission performance. The exponential cost of newer improved dielectric PCB substrates, from 5x […]