Industrial electrical connectors have consistently faced the challenge of being ‘smaller, faster, safer, and easier’ in the modern manufacturing era. Those four keywords have been one of the manufacturing trends in the automation industry with the following implicit requirement, ‘The components and connectors are required to be small and compact while being waterproof and resistant […]
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Non-reflective black-plated RF interconnects for harsh and covert environments
Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce a black zinc-cobalt plating option for a variety of radio frequency connectors and coaxial adapters to expand the versatility of existing product designs. These interconnects are engineered for performance and manufactured with durable materials. This alternate plating offers up to 48 hours of corrosive-resistance to salt spray exposure and […]
Silicon Labs takes Gold for its wireless SOCs in 2022 LEAP Awards
Winners of the 2022 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced earlier this week in a digital ceremony, with a high number of products across 14 categories. This annual competition aims to celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space. This year’s winners were chosen by an independent judging […]
Würth Elektronik extends its range of coaxial products
Würth Elektronik has extended its portfolio of coaxial connectors, rounding off its already comprehensive coax connector portfolio. The SMA connectors are specifically designed for a frequency range up to 18 GHz at an impedance of 50 Ω. Thanks to their threaded coupling technology, they are ideally suited as data lines in environments subject to strong […]
CDM Electronics offers Amphenol Mil-Spec and Mil-Type audio connectors
CDM Electronics announced the availability of the complete line of Amphenol Nexus Technologies’ AJ and AP Series of QPL MIL-DTL-55116 and M55116-Type audio connectors. Engineered to meet and/or exceed the requirements of Department of Defense command, control, communications, and computer (C4) systems, parts are widely specified for the broadest range of mission-critical military, tactical, aerospace, […]
MPO Field TV connector offers robust, high density for optical links
Amphenol Socapex’s MPO Field solution enables users to transform a standard MPO patchcord into a robust connector designed to resist the harshest environments. The MPO patchcord is integrated into a metallic plug based on MIL-STD-38999 Series III, shell size 13 Military connector, to protect it from shocks, dust and fluids. There is no requirement for […]
Allied Electronics & Automation announces five new suppliers
Allied Electronics & Automation, a trading brand of RS Group plc, announces five new suppliers with stock on shelves. The five new suppliers — Stewart Connector, Keystone Technologies, MicroCare, Rice Lake Weighing Systems, and Astrodyne TDI — add to Allied’s already-extensive selection of connectivity, lighting, facility maintenance, weighing equipment, and filtering products and offer new […]
PicoMQS connector system helps automotive OEMs reduce component size and weight
With the increasing amount of electrical content within vehicles, the automotive industry is challenged to find solutions that reduce component packaging and weight without impacting performance. To address this need, TE Connectivity has developed PicoMQS miniaturized automotive connector system. Designed for space-constrained signal interfaces that require automotive-grade robustness, optimized performance, minimized packaging and ease of […]
6080 connector with V-Lock power cords rated IP54 under load
Schurter announces the first-of-its-kind IEC C14 connector series 6080 with mating C13 V-Lock power cords for protection against dust and water ingress. The new power entry combination provides an IP54 rating when power is connected during equipment operation, as well as an IP67 rating between the connector and the appliance. Ingress protection of particles and […]
Sager Electronics announces major expansion
Sager Electronics announces a major expansion into a new 175,650 sq. ft. facility in Lewisville, TX. Scheduled to be fully operational by the end of the year, the new facility will house Sager’s brand new Custom Solutions Center, Distribution Center, and Southcentral Service Center. The new location was selected with the future in mind, doubling […]