Last night, at the LEAP Awards dinner gala in Costa Mesa, Calif., 11 winners were announced for the first annual awards competition. In the category of Connectivity, Fischer Connectors’ Freedom LP360 connector garnered the highest award. In selecting the LP360, judges noted: “A breakthrough signal and power connector with easy mating and easy cleaning that […]
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Quick-connect modules allow rapid terminations for frequent reconfigurations
One of the core requirements of flexible production is the ability to quickly install machines and modules, reconfigure them at will and operate them without disruption. With its Han ES Press HMC series, HARTING has developed suitable interfaces that can be installed quickly without tools and are extremely robust — meaning they can handle at […]
3.00-mm pitch power connectors with 10 A current capacity
In keeping with the company’s core objective of providing elevated levels of performance in the most compact of components, Harwin’s expansive M300 family comprises robust cable-to-board, board-to-board and cable-to-cable power connectors. Available in 3, 6 and 10 contact formats, these units can be accompanied by a variety of cable assembly options (with lengths from 150 […]
Heilind Electronics now stocking Amphenol Industrial ePower connectors
Heilind Electronics, a global distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Amphenol Industrial Operations, is now stocking the manufacturer’s ePower series of connectors. Featuring IP67-level sealing, these environmental connectors are designed for hybrid electric vehicles and other demanding electrical systems. ePower connectors incorporate RADSOK technology for higher amperage, lower T-rise, less resistance and reduced […]
Binder expands M12 X-coded connector family
Binder USA LP announced the extension of the M12-X product line with a female cable connector and RJ45 to female feedthrough for control cabinets. The M12 X-coded cable connectors are part of binder’s 825 Series, which features data transmission 4-paired up to 10 Gbit/s. The new connectors are available straight or angled with 8 gold-plated contacts. […]
HARTING releases updates for Single Pair Ethernet mating interfaces
Integrated IP-based Ethernet communication as well as data and power over ever-smaller cables and connectors to devices are all major challenges facing Integrated Industry. As work continues towards achieving this goal, HARTING is also advancing in the area of Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) and setting standards for the interfaces required. All relevant standardization committees have […]
New rugged power connectors from Positronic released at electronica
Positronic, Springfield, Mo., released its new Panther II connector at electronica last month. The Panther II is designed for rugged, high power applications where reliable electrical current is required for operating in harsh environments. Power connectors act as the vital link between a device and its source of power. Industrial machinery used for industries such […]
Light, compact SMT D-Sub connectors designed for space
C&K has launched space-grade D-Subminiature surface mount termination (SMT) range of electrical connectors. The new SMT D-Sub connectors under CS-FR053 specification are primarily intended for aerospace engineering applications such as developing communication and network ports for satellites, spacecraft and launchers. Reducing weight and making space savings on PCBs are critical requirements for connectors in space […]
HD+ card edge power connectors deliver highest current density available
TE Connectivity introduces its new high density plus (HD+) card edge power connectors, which the company says deliver the highest current density of any card edge power connectors available in the market today. Capable of supporting power supplies up to 3kW, these connectors are designed to enable systems with increasing power requirements in next-generation data centers. […]
Two new stack heights added to HARTING’S har-flex connector family
New stack heights are making the har-flex PCB connector family the right choice for optimizing the use of space in PCB and device design. They complete the range of 8-20 mm spacings in the har-flex family. The 1.27 mm interface comes with a uniquely wide range of pole counts, fixings, design heights and reliable parameters for soldering. […]