Amphenol Industrial Operations now offers a new series of rugged connectors for use in harsh environments. The LPT (Lean PT) series is ideal for use in factory automation, automotive, hybrid electric vehicles/electric vehicles, energy storage, power distribution, industrial instrumentation and process control applications. Based on Amphenol’s MIL-C-26482 series I and the original PT series, the […]
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Hirose launches unidirectional active optical connector system for up to 6.25 Gbps
Hirose has developed a unidirectional active optical connector system with built-in E/O on the Tx (transmit) end and an O/E on the Rx (receiver) end. The BF4M optical connector system converts a balanced high-speed differential electrical signal on a PCB at one end into a MM optical signal for transmission down a very thin flexible […]
Advanced connector designs for medical monitoring applications from ODU
ODU-USA has launched its advanced connector portfolio for medical monitoring applications including portable patient monitoring systems, blood pressure monitors, measuring sensors, portable scanners, hand-pulse oximeters and more. The company is now offering ODU MEDI-SNAP, a lightweight autoclavable connector available for purchase online at store.odu-usa.com. Additional product features include: high chemical resistance, 2000+ mating cycles, versatile […]
Connectors withstand the rigors of the nuclear industry
Many industries require connectors to interconnect the electrical and electronic systems that are vital to controlling their processes and ensure the safety of equipment. The nuclear industry is no exception to this. Thanks to its many years of collaboration with leaders in the industry, Souriau possesses extensive experience in meeting the requirements of nuclear environments. It is […]
Automated multi-fiber connector inspection can be done in less than 12 sec with FiberChek Sidewinder
Laser Components has released the first handheld tool for the automated inspection of each single fiber of MPO and other multifiber connectors: the FiberChek Sidewinder by VIAVI Solutions. A pass/fail analysis of a standard twelve fiber MPO connector can be conducted in less than twelve seconds. Instead of four hours, service technicians now only need […]
Field-installable type N connector from Amphenol RF saves time and money
Amphenol RF has introduced a field installable version of its Type-N connector optimized for LMR 400 cable. This new connector provides the same high performance results as the rest of the product series, however, does not have the same costly installation requirements. The field installable Type-N connector can be terminated tool-free with no advanced skill […]
Binder USA expands M12 family with K- and L-coded power cable and panel-mount connectors
Binder USA LP has expanded its M12 product family with the addition of the M12–L, a dc power supply Profinet compliant connector, and the M12-K, an ac power supply connector. The cordsets are ready to mount with preassembled male and female panel mount connectors. M12 power connectors are commonly used for industrial networks in process and […]
High-density board-to-board connectors from Harwin for industrial applications
Harwin’s new Archer Kontrol family of board-to-board connectors are robust, as well as flexible, interconnect solutions that address a broad spectrum of different industrial tasks. Covering 12 to 80 contact pin formats, these compact 1.27-mm pitch connectors have a current rating of 1.2 A per contact. Archer Kontrol products can be supplied in either horizontal […]
Lemo launches new S series, half-moon connectors
The new S series connectors from LEMO feature a new outershell design with LEMO’s popular chocolate bar shape. The product uses the S series half-moon inserts and is fully compatible with the existing S series sockets on the market. Both straight plug and free socket use the collet of the B series, offering a slightly different […]
High voltage connectors meet the demands of mission critical satellite communications
The US Air Force and a major defense contractor tapped Caton Connector Corp. of Kingston, Mass., to supply high-voltage connectors and cable assemblies for an exceptionally demanding mission-critical application: the Milstar Satellite Communications System. The mission of Milstar, according to the Air Force, is to provide “the President, Secretary of Defense, and the U.S. armed forces with assured, survivable satellite […]