Terminal blocks, often called connection terminals or screw terminals, provide secure wire-to-board or wire-to-wire connections in a range of end applications. While a relatively straightforward component by their very nature, terminal blocks still have a number of design considerations to take into account. Key mechanical specifications like the wire-entry orientation, wire-securing method, and module type […]
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Silicon Labs takes Gold in 2020 LEAP Awards for connectivity
Winners of the 2020 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced yesterday in a digital ceremony, with products across 12 categories. More than 100 entrants were received for the annual competition which celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space. This year’s winners were chosen by an independent judging […]
Waterproof USB Type C connector reduces footprint by up to 22%
Hirose has launched a rugged, waterproof USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connector for applications that require miniaturization with resistance to liquid, vibration and/or shock. Requiring a mounting area 22% smaller than other receptacles on the market, the mid-mount CX90MW series offers reliable, high-speed performance in a PCB space-saving design. Rated to IPX8, the waterproof connector […]
High-power pin and socket connectors for high current rating data communication
TE Connectivity has unveiled its new high-power pin and socket product portfolio, addressing high current rating demands from high-speed board-to-board and board-to-busbar data communication applications. The new portfolio currently includes ICCON Block and ICCON Insert connectors. These new products can offer flexible design options and a floating feature for easy installation for applications up to […]
Heilind Electronics expands MagJack ICMs with Marvell-compatible versions
Heilind Electronics has expanded its selection of MagJack Integrated Connector Modules (ICMs) with the manufacturer’s Marvell-compatible solution. The new module is designed for customers using the latest Marvell 10GBASE-T Ethernet PHYs, including the 88E2xxx and 88E3xxx series silicon. It offers a performance upgrade to achieve maximum speed over twisted pair copper cables – up to […]
Board-to-board battery connectors for high operating temperatures
AVX Corp. has extended its well-proven range of board-to-board battery connectors with the addition of the new 9155-250 Series, which — like the rest of the 9155 family — delivers high-reliability electrical and mechanical connectivity in harsh, high-temperature medical, industrial, networking, and consumer electronics applications for up to 5,000 mating cycles. The new 9155-250 Series […]
Single Pair Ethernet connector system paves way for IIoT applications
The new Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) connector system from Phoenix Contact can lower applied costs and help future-proof networks. As engineers design smarter machines, buildings, and factories, SPE will be a key technology in an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) ecosystem. The first available products include IP20 and IP67 PCB-mount device and panel feed-through connectors, […]
68-pin SAS connectors for high-speed small computer system interfaces
TE Connectivity introduces receptacles for the fourth-generation serial attached small computer system interface (SCSI) (SAS) supporting both SAS and PCIe lanes at respective speed of 24 Gigabits per second (Gbps) and 16 gigatransfers per second (GT/s). These new 68-pin receptacles are designed to address SFF-8639 specifications with compatibilities to SFF-8630, SFF-8680 and SFF-8432 interfaces. Their […]
High current, small-scale spring-loaded pins for 6 A applications
Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp. Inc. is proud to announce the development of new spring-loaded pins delivering high current carrying capacity in a small form factor. They are ideal for charging applications as well as for directly delivering power via cable or board-to-board interconnects. The reduced size makes them attractive for use in low profile and dense […]
USB 2.0 Type-C compliant connector reduces PCB required mounting area
Hirose offers more design flexibility with the introduction of a top mount USB 2.0 Type-C connector. The space-saving CX90B Series connector has 16 contacts, offering a more economical option for power charging applications. Enabling OEMs to reduce the size and cost of their portable electronic devices, the CX90B Series USB connector meets customer requests for […]