Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, has released the USB 2.0 Type-B connectors, designed to meet the ever-growing demand for small, robust and reliable I/O connectors that comply to Universal Serial Bus Standards. Stewart USB Type-B connectors are designed in a vertical and horizontal configuration and able to support data speeds up to 480 Mbps […]
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Low PIM N-type connectors reach extended frequency
Amphenol RF has expanded its N-Type connector product series to reach an extended frequency range of 18 GHz. The reliable medium-sized connector features the familiar threaded coupling mechanism and provides engineers with a durable, weatherproof interconnect solution with excellent low PIM performance. The new 18 GHz N-Type connectors will offer greater design opportunities with a […]
Low-profile wire-to-board power connectors are rated for currents up to 65 A
Hirose has expanded the current carrying capacity of it EnerBee power connector family. The DF60 series wire-to-board connector now supports applications requiring current ratings up to 65 A. Featuring a compact space-saving design, the DF60 series has a pitch of only 10.16 mm. It is available in straight, right angle and in-line configurations, as well […]
Two new sizes available for SlimStack floating connectors
Molex has launched the SlimStack 0.40 mm floating board-to-board connectors, designed to save space and allow for design flexibility. These new connectors are one of the smallest floating B-to-B connectors in the market. They are designed for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications that require a large floating range and high-speed transmission. The SlimStack 0.40 mm […]
Sliding power connector allows for hot swapping of components
TE Connectivity has introduced a sliding power connector. This is one of the only connectors of its kind that allows for hot swapping (serviceability) of components in a server drawer without shutting power down to the entire system. Designed for applications such as hard disk drives, power supply units, racks, servers, storage units and other […]
Mellanox Technologies uses I-PEX low-profile cable assembly connectors
I-PEX Connectors has been selected by Mellanox Technologies as a provider for low-profile cable assembly connectors on part of their high-speed network ConnectX-6 adapters and BlueField controllers portfolio. These products offer dual socket solutions, using two separate PCI Express (PCIe) x16 motherboard slots. The extra PCIe lanes from the second slot are routed to the […]
Molex joins Networking for Autonomous Vehicles (NAV) Alliance
Molex has joined the Networking for Autonomous Vehicles (NAV) Alliance to collaborate with other industry leaders in the development and adoption of next-generation multi-gig Ethernet automotive networking. Founded by Aquantia, Bosch, Continental, NVIDIA, and the Volkswagen Group of America, the NAV Alliance is dedicated to defining procedures and specifications to ensure the interoperability, security and […]
Connectivity options: DIN and Deutsch connectors
Choosing pre-wired connector solutions for hydraulic valves eliminates time-consuming terminations of hundreds of wires for easy installations. Contributed by Paul Badowski, OEM Account Manager, Cross Co. Many benefits can be seen from using pre-wired DIN-style cables on mobile machinery, particularly for use on solenoid valves, pressure switches, and other devices. DIN connectors have been used in […]
M12 connector for easy positioning of right-angle connectors
binder, Camarillo, Calif., has expanded its M12 product family with the addition of the positionable and lockable M12 male panel-mounted connector. Standard panel-mount connectors have a fixed contact insert, limiting the mating connector to a single fixed position. binder’s new M12 connector has a separate contact body, allowing it to be positioned exactly where users […]
Harwin establishes Academy for aspiring young engineers
Always looking to support upcoming generations of engineering talent, Harwin has announced the founding of its Harwin Academy. This new venture, which has been undertaken in partnership with Havant & South Downs College, has the objective of giving high-quality training to students — thereby opening up career paths for them within the burgeoning STEM sector. […]