The PO(M2) Series push-on lock coaxial connectors from Hirose are designed for high-frequency, multi-board RF applications supporting performance up to 6 GHz. The compact connectors use a push-on lock mechanism and a three-piece parallel connection method to enable reliable board-to-board or board-to-cable interconnects in space-constrained designs, while tolerating misalignment of up to ±0.4 mm in […]
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High-power connectors support 200 – 450 A range
Amphenol Industrial Operations now offers the TS1 Series, a high-performance industrial power connector developed to meet the growing demand for electrification, which requires robust, reliable power connectors capable of performing under harsh environmental conditions. The new series is ideal for high-power electrified and hybrid applications with high thermal, mechanical, and electrical stresses, such as electric […]
1.0 mm coax connector supports up to 110 GHz
Hirose has launched a 1.0 mm coaxial connector that complies with the IEEE Std 287 and supports frequencies up to 110 GHz. Featuring a compression-mount center contact, the 1.0mm Series coaxial connector supports varying PCB thicknesses from under 1 mm to several mm — providing greater design flexibility. Eliminating the need for soldering, the 1.0mm […]
Be aware of connector mating-cycle limits
It’s easy to overlook vendor-specified mating cycle numbers for connectors and thus encounter problems over time. No, this title isn’t some kind of joke about how your connectors, if left alone at night, will magically spawn new mini-versions of themselves or miraculously grow new contact positions. Instead, it’s a serious issue that is easily overlooked […]
Modular connector platform supports zonal vehicle architectures
Molex has introduced its MX-DaSH Modular Wire-to-Wire Connectors, which use interchangeable cartridges within a single housing to combine power, signal, and high-speed data in automotive harness applications. The unsealed, cartridge-based platform supports up to 70 circuits and multiple terminal sizes, enabling adaptable configurations for zonal vehicle architectures. Designed for automated assembly and aligned with USCAR2 and USCAR49 […]
PFAS-free SMA connectors use PEEK dielectric material
Amphenol RF announces the introduction of a line of PFAS-free SMA connectors and adapters, expanding our industry-leading portfolio of high-performance RF interconnect solutions. These products are engineered from PEEK (polyether ether ketone) as a PFAS-free alternative to PTFE, offering an environmentally responsible solution without compromising performance. This innovative product line provides drop-in replacements for a […]
Pin headers feature 3 mm stroke
Mill-Max has expanded its pin-header product line to include pins with 3 mm stroke, making them suitable for board-to-board connections with large tolerance stack-ups. Single and double row spring-loaded pins with 2.54 mm (0.1 in.) keep contact in high shock and vibration environments. Specifications include: Max stroke capability: 3 mm (0.118 in.); Rated travel (mid-stroke): . 1.5 […]
Passive metal camera cable enables 10 Gbps over 5 m
Infineon Technologies and 3M have announced a 5 m passive metal industrial camera cable assembly for USB3 Vision machine-vision cameras. The 3M Industrial Camera Cable Assembly 1U30P-TC series is specified to support data rates up to 10 Gbps over the full 5 m length, targeting factory-floor deployments where camera placement flexibility and deterministic image transfer […]
IEC 63171-7 M12 interface boosts industrial Ethernet capability
TE Connectivity has introduced its latest Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) M12 hybrid connectors, developed to integrate power-delivery and high-speed data transmission within a single interface for industrial automation systems. Designed to the IEC 63171-7 standard, the connectors support both communication and power distribution to field devices, enabling real-time data exchange across factory networks. The SPE […]
RF connectors add threaded coupling option
Samtec, Inc. announces production quantity availability of its new line of rugged, multi-port SMPM solutions that feature threaded coupling for high thermal shock and vibration environments commonly found in military, aerospace, and communication applications. Samtec’s rugged, threaded-SMPM solutions provide high-frequency performance up to 65 GHz with excellent reliability in high-density applications. SMPM multi-port mated sets […]
