Mencom, as a North American master distributor of ILME, offers a broad range of heavy-duty multipole rectangular connectors for industrial applications. The new MKAX-IF bulkhead mounting base designed for ease of installation with the convenient round (M32) mounting thread is the latest addition to the cost-effective, space-saving, size 21.21 metal housings from ILME. No longer […]
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Deutsch DTSK single-pole connectors for rugged, sealed applications
TE Connectivity has introduced its single-pole Deutsch DTSK power connectors designed for rugged, sealed applications. These heavy-duty thermoplastic connectors accept size Ø8mm contacts that are rated up to 125 A. They are designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the trucking, busing, agricultural, mining, construction and marine industries, as well as other industrial applications. Designed […]
M12 L-coded connector for dc power supply applications
Binder USA LP has released the series 813 M12 L-coded male cable connector. With Profinet-compliant plastic housing, this field-wireable connector is ideal for dc power supply applications up to 63 V/16 A. This connector is a panel-mount connector with single wires. (Standard wire length is 200 mm; other lengths are available upon request.) The screw […]
Fischer Connectors’ Freedom series continues to garner awards
The Fischer Freedom technology platform launched in June 2018 by Fischer Connectors, continues to gain international recognition among the company’s peers throughout the electronics world. Within a single year, the Fischer LP360 connector — the first product of the technology platform — has won two “Best Product of the Year” awards in 2019, and two […]
QSFP-DD connectors, cages and assemblies support 400 Gbps speeds
TE Connectivity has introduced its new Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable Double Density (QSFP-DD) connectors, cages and cable assemblies, which address next-generation data center needs by increasing density through an existing QSFP form factor to reach speeds up to 400 Gbps. This 8 lane solution is designed for both 28G NRZ and 56G PAM-4 protocols, […]
Board-to-board connectors provide direct connection between FPC and board
Panasonic has commercialized a connector with a unique structure that allows direct connection between an automotive FPC (flexible printed circuit) and the board. This connector eliminates the need for wire harnesses previously needed for connection, allowing the use of fewer components and fewer assembly person-hours for vehicles, as well as making room for improved design […]
QSFP-DD MSA Group announces two updated specifications
The Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable Double Density (QSFP-DD) Multi Source Agreement (MSA) group today announces the release of an updated Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) revision 4.0 for the QSFP-DD form factor. To continue to address the evolving industry needs for an improved high-density, high-speed networking solution, 65 companies came together in support of […]
Harting’s ix Industrial connector wins German Innovation Award
The Harting Technology Group received the coveted German Innovation Award 2019 in acknowledgement of the ix Industrial connector. In the “Excellence in Business to Business” category, the innovative connector convinced the German Design Council. Across all sectors, the German Innovation Award acknowledges products and solutions that clearly set themselves off from conventional solutions thanks to […]
New VAL-U-LOK connectors increase current ratings to 13 A
TE Connectivity has introduced an extension of its VAL-U-LOK connector product line that increases the maximum current rating from 9 to 13 A in the broadly accepted 4.2-mm centerline spacing connector system. TE’s new 13A VAL-U-LOK connectors support high current requirements for wire-to-board and wire-to-wire connections in a wide range of applications where power must […]
8- and 20-circuit mid-power MultiCat power connector system ensures proper connection
Molex introduces 8- and 20-circuit mid-power versions to the MultiCat power connector system with precision-machined contacts. This system provides superior durability and can be mated quickly. It also ensures proper connection via connector position assurance, making it effective in multiple industry categories. With this connector system, customers will be able to use a reliable connector […]