Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp. Inc. has developed an interconnect product to address the challenges of making sliding or rotating connections. The unique Omniball spring-loaded contact (patent pending) features a rolling ball interface, enabling mating components to engage in lateral, rotational and angular alignments while providing optimal electrical, mechanical, and structural reliability. The Omniball contact (P/N: 0945-0-15-20-09-14-11-0) […]
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Digi-Key expands online scheduling feature for U.S. market
Digi-Key Electronics has introduced online shipment scheduling for the U.S. market, allowing registered users to schedule orders up to a year in advance. There is no minimum order amount, and any quantity can be scheduled across multiple dates from a single order. “We heard from customers that they wanted to place orders several months ahead […]
The hypothesis of SPE, RJ45, and the open need for clarification of mating faces
Contributed by Rainer Schmidt, Business Development Manager, Cable Systems, Harting Electronics Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) was developed for one reason only. It was meant to close the last big gap in a TCP/IP oriented network world – the gap between classic IT and sensor technology, which is becoming more and more important. Thus SPE is […]
FPC assemblies require less headroom, allow PCBs to be more densely packed
Harwin now offers both its Datamate J-Tek and Gecko high-reliability connectors with flexible printed circuits (FPCs) attached for situations where there is little space above the board surface. Highly suited to aerospace, motorsport, satellite and defense installations, these FPC assemblies provide engineers with lower profile interconnect solutions. This means that the PCBs within a system […]
M12-A connectors with plastic threaded rings for factory control
Binder USA LP launches new series 763 M12-A connectors with plastic threaded rings. The IP68-rated male and female cable connectors are available with 3, 4, 5, 8 or 12 gold- plated contacts in a molded UV-resistant nylon (PA) housing. The plastic connectors offer a lightweight, cost-effective solution for use in factory control systems and electrical […]
Disconnect terminal blocks feature safe, plug-in technology in a compact design
Dinkle International announces the availability of its DPT DIN rail disconnect terminal blocks to provide efficient, safe disconnect and testing of current transformer (CT) and voltage transformer (VT) circuits. CTs and VTs isolate a primary power feed from a secondary circuit, permit grounding of the secondary circuit, and step-down the current or voltage to an […]
ERNI Electronics realigns operations to contribute to COVID-19 fight
ERNI Electronics has realigned operations to support production of cable assemblies needed for essential medical equipment in the fight against COVID-19. The group has customers adjusting orders, pulling in typical annual volumes in mere weeks and ERNI has adjusted priorities and staffing to support them. A strong supply chain and a realignment of both physical […]
Heilind Electronics introduces Switchcraft cable-to-cable shielded Mini-Con-X
Heilind Electronics, an authorized distributor for Switchcraft and a premier distributor of electronic components worldwide, is now stocking the manufacturer’s Shielded Mini-Con-X connectors. This new connector from Switchcraft enhances the industry standard design of the Mini-Con-X by adding a metal housing for shielding and improved durability. This expansion also includes a field-installable cable-mount receptacle for […]
Crimp pins and receptacles for wire termination
Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp. Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of new crimp pins and receptacles to its selection of wire termination products. These pins and receptacles are precision-machined to exacting tolerances and gold plated for excellent conductivity and durability. The receptacles are fitted with the high reliability Mill-Max spring finger contacts. They are designed […]
Hirose expedites shipments to medical equipment manufacturers in fight against COVID-19
Hirose is prioritizing and expediting orders to medical equipment manufacturers. Hirose’s connectors are being used in medical equipment vital to the fight against COVID-19, including ventilators. Hirose has been tasked with increasing connector output and lowering lead times of connectors used in life-saving medical equipment. “With many critical medical devices in short supply, Hirose has been […]