To provide comprehensive EMI/RFI protection across both horizontal and vertical planes, Harwin has made further additions to its metal backshell shielding options. The company now offers backshells for its horizontal Datamate J-Tek connectors which will address increasingly commonplace right-angle interconnect orientations. These backshells mate directly with the cabling metal backshells that Harwin already has for […]
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Hybrid FPC-to-board connector combines low-profile with high-current capacity
Hirose has developed a hybrid flexible printed circuit (FPC) to board connector that offers significant space savings and high power capability. The low-profile BK13C series has a pitch of only 0.35 mm, stacking height of 0.6 mm, and width of 1.9 mm, enabling OEMs to reduce the size and cost of portable and wearable electronic […]
Backwards compatible punch down plugs support 25 and 40 Gbps
Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, announces Category 8.1 RJ45 punch down plugs that support 25 and 40 Gbps Ethernet transmission speeds over balanced twisted pair copper cabling. They are designed to meet Category 8.1 performance standards in applications as defined by ISO/IEC 11801-1:2017 and ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and are suitable for military, medical equipment and data […]
Heilind Electronics stocking Amphenol ICC ix Industrial connectors
Heilind Electronics, an authorized distributor for Amphenol ICC, is now stocking the manufacturer’s new ix Industrial series of connectors. IEC 61076-3-124-compliant and designed to meet the needs of next-generation high-speed ruggedized Industrial Ethernet requirements, the Amphenol ICC ix Industrial is ideal in equipment for factory and process automation, machine-to-machine communication, robotics, sensors, human interface devices, […]
Micro circular connectors feature 7-pin design for U.S. Army’s Nett Warrior systems
TE Connectivity has expanded its O.C.H. micro circular connectors to include a 7-pin design that can enhance a soldier’s ability to communicate from the battlefield. Driven by military battery pack applications, the new design’s seventh pin can be used for grounding or as an extra signal line. The connector was designed to meet the needs […]
High voltage connector system for hybrid and electric vehicles
Automotive manufacturers are more frequently looking for smart and high-performing components able to meet the specific high-voltage requirements found in next generation hybrid and electric vehicles. To meet this need, TE Connectivity has developed the HC-STAK 25 High Voltage (HV) Interconnection System, a compact, robust and reliable high-performance connector solution to efficiently carry power from […]
Expanded Category 5e and Category 6 punch down modular plug offering
Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, announces the extension of its RJ45 Punch Down Plug line to now include Category 5e and Category 6 unshielded options. Stewart Connector’s RJ45 punch down plugs are time-saving solutions for Ethernet connections that require field terminations. The easy to use, color-coded pre-load wire manager provides an efficient termination without […]
Hirose Electric USA names new President/COO
Hirose Electric USA has named Shinya (Sid) Tono as its new President/COO effective April 1. Tono has been with Hirose Electric for nearly 25 years, most recently as Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Engineering responsible for global planning, marketing and growth. He will continue to serve as a strategic marketing and planning leader […]
AmpSeal 16 mini lever 16 and 24 position hybrid connectors for sealed applications
In an effort to offer additional flexibility for bulkhead and pass-through applications, TE Connectivity has launched new AmpSeal 16 mini lever 16 and 24 position hybrid connectors for sealed applications. The wire-to-wire connectors, with an IP6K7/IP6K9K rating to protect against water and dust, provide vital environmental protection for industries operating in harsh environments. Key features […]
2.2-5 connectors give 5G wireless technology a boost
Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce the expansion of its 2.2-5 connector product series. This expansion includes new plug and jack cable mount configurations designed for 0.141 in. conformable, RG-402, Times Tflex 402 and Belden 1673A semi-rigid cable. The 2.2-5 interface is a compact version of the 4.3-10 connector series with a footprint that is […]