Amphenol RF has introduced the latest expansion of its 12G product line designed specifically for 4K/Ultra-HD broadcast applications. This expansion features additional adapter configurations and cable mount connectors for Canare L-5.5CUHD and Belden 4694P, 4731R, and 4731P cables. The most recent additions to the 12G adapter line include both in-series and between-series configurations: BNC plug to BNC […]
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Stacking connectors accommodate high-density circuits in mezzanine PCBs
Cinch Connectivity Solutions, a Bel group company, announces the commercial availability of its CIN::APSE stacking connector series. These solderless, high density, stacking interconnects are used for board-to-board, flex-to-board and component-to-board applications. CIN::APSE stacking connectors are found in applications where a mezzanine style PCB layout is utilized to reduce space and weight. The CIN::APSE 1.0 mm pitch accommodates high-density […]
ICC introduces TE Connectivity’s molded boots with Rayaten shielding
Interstate Connecting Components, (ICC), a division of Heilind Mil-Aero has added INSTALITE Rayaten-shielded molded boots from TE Connectivity (TE). Like other Rayaten heat-shrinkable molded parts under TE’s Raychem line, the new INSTALITE boots are designed to resist abrasion as well as common military fuels, oils and gases. In addition, they feature enhanced EMI performance with […]
Screwless terminal block simplifies assembly and maintenance by up to 40%
Hirose has developed a screwless terminal block series that significantly reduces the electrical wiring time and maintenance workload compared to conventional terminal blocks. The Zero Screw EF2 series features a unique single-action connection design that requires the user to simply push a ring terminal into the connector. By eliminating the need for screws, these terminals […]
Wire-to-board connector system ensures electrical, mechanical reliability
Molex has released a new Micro-Lock Plus wire-to-board connector system for users in the automotive, industrial and consumer applications, designed to provide reliable electrical and mechanical performance in a compact, high-temperature design. Customers needing a compact wire-to-board connector with a high-current rating up to 3.0 A will benefit from the new system. The connector system […]
TE Connectivity to show high-speed connector innovations at DesignCon
TE Connectivity (TE) will showcase a broad range of industry-leading high-speed data communications connectivity solutions in booth 817 at the DesignCon 2019 expo Jan. 30-31 in Santa Clara, Calif. TE offers a full spectrum of powerful, ultra-compact solutions for optimizing the latest data center innovations, delivering the speed, scalability, space-savings, improved thermals, power and reach […]
Stretching the limits of USB 3.0 connectors and cables
Understanding USB 3.0 is critical for connector and cable manufacturers to thrive in this new fast-paced world. Contributed by Ryan Satrom, Signal Integrity Engineer, Omnetics Connector Corp. USB 3.0 was introduced in 2008. There were early adaptors to this new technology but it took several years before it became ubiquitous as it is today. About a […]
M12 Magnetics offers first transformer and socket in M12 form factor
Transformers in RJ45 sockets have been common for a long time. However, that same technology was not available in the circular M12 form factor with IP65/67 ratings. Now, HARTING’s M12 Magnetics product line offers the first transformer and socket in the M12 form factor. In the past, transformers and various other electrical components had to […]
New Cat6/Cat5E RJ45 modular plug reduces assembly, termination time
Stewart Connector has released the Qwik Cat6/Cat5E RJ45 modular plug to complement its extensive RJ45 modular plug offering. Stewart’s Qwik RJ45modular plugs are designed to be terminated to industry standard Cat5E and Cat6 cables, while reducing assembly time and improving termination quality in the field. Unlike the standard RJ45, the Qwik RJ45 allows cable conductors […]
New insulator added to low-profile, 2.55 mm insulation displacement connectors
AVX Corp. has added a new insulator to its 9176-800 series low-profile insulation displacement connectors (IDCs) — the first and currently only industrial IDCs available in a 2.55mm profile — to accommodate an additional wire gauge and further expand application suitability. Now available in one to four positions in each of four wire gauges, the […]
