TE Connectivity, Harrisburg, Pa., recently released its new line of rugged Amplimite D-subminiature (D-sub) connectors that put the same corrosion resistance of connectors made with cadmium into an environmentally-friendly, stainless-steel housing. The new stainless-steel housing is designed to meet the performance requirements of MIL-DTL-24308, offering up to 500 hours of resistance to salt spray in […]
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Right-angle vertical mate micro-coaxial connector for high data-rate transfer
The new CABLINE-UM micro-coaxial cable connector from I-PEX Connectors, Austin, was designed with a 360° EMI shielding feature to protect components against noise in high-speed transmission environments. The right angle vertical mating type makes it easy to put anywhere on the PCB, increasing your design options. With the optional mechanical locking mechanism, the plug is […]
Poke-home wire-to-wire connectors for 12-18 AWG industrial applications
AVX Corp., Fountain Inn., S.C., has expanded upon its wire-to-wire (WTW) connector portfolio with the release of the new 9286-300 series poke-home connectors for 12–18 AWG wire. Designed to simplify the connection process in a broad range of industrial market applications that require high-current or large-gauge wires, the new 9286-300 series WTW connectors enable simple […]
Lightweight 60 A contactors provide faster power switching
TE Connectivity, Harrisburg, Pa., has released its newly developed CII FCC-360 contactors. The 60-A contactors are smaller, lighter and offer higher resistive contact ratings than similar products on the market. TE’s compact CII FCC-360 contactors are engineered to save valuable space and weight in power distribution systems, COTS (Commercial Off the Shelf) equipment and 50- and […]
Programmable smart connector withstands harsh environments
Rugged connector and component manufacturer Bulgin has launched a smart connector which allows easy pairing of devices and connectors, real-time connection status sensing and electronic device serialization. Its rugged, miniature design is impervious to the harshest possible environmental conditions such as temperature extremes, exposure to dirt, water immersion and chemical spray. The intelligent connector enables […]
Miniature RF connector system deliver high frequency, low PIM
Molex, Lisle, Ill. has introduced a compact 2.2-5 RF connector system and cable assemblies designed to deliver high frequency and low passive intermodulation (PIM). In conjunction with the 2.2-5 consortium, Molex developed the 2.25 form factor by adapting and miniaturizing the proven 4.3-10 form factor. Molex 2.2-5 RF connectors are 53% smaller than 4.3-10 connectors, […]
Vertical receptacle I/O connector is designed for next-gen smart manufacturing
Hirose, Downers Grove, Ill., has expanded its rugged ix industrial connector family to include a vertical receptacle. The ix80 series vertical receptacle provides design flexibility for manufacturers of next-generation industrial equipment. Featuring a small robust design for use in most any industrial environment, the ix80 connector is available in two keying variations for Ethernet (A […]
LEMO´s HALO LED connector now in available in 3 different designs
LEMO Connectors has enhanced its range of Halo connectors with additional product sizes and models. Initially launched in the B series, this product is now also available in the T series, a watertight IP68 connector. This new product range, configurable through the embedded electronics, features a wide range of colors with an RGB indicator arranged in […]
SMA quick connect adapter for test and measurement reduces mating time
Amphenol RF, Danbury, Conn., now offers the SMA Quick-Connect adapter, a straight jack to straight plug configuration, as part of its broad portfolio of coaxial adapters. This precision machined 50 ohm adapter allows for quick and easy mating with all existing threaded SMA jack and plug connectors. The SMA Quick-Connect adapter easily converts any standard […]
High-speed end launch connectors support high data rates
Pasternack, Irvine, Calif., has launched a new extended series of mmWave, removable, edge launch, PCB connectors that are ideal for SERDES applications like high-speed networking, cloud servers and supercomputing. This new line of high-speed end launch PCB connectors is comprised of 16 models in four end launch connector interfaces: 1.0 mm (110 GHz), 1.85 mm (67 […]