Last night, at the LEAP Awards dinner gala in Costa Mesa, Calif., 11 winners were announced for the first annual awards competition. In the category of Connectivity, Fischer Connectors’ Freedom LP360 connector garnered the highest award. In selecting the LP360, judges noted: “A breakthrough signal and power connector with easy mating and easy cleaning that […]
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Quick-connect modules allow rapid terminations for frequent reconfigurations
One of the core requirements of flexible production is the ability to quickly install machines and modules, reconfigure them at will and operate them without disruption. With its Han ES Press HMC series, HARTING has developed suitable interfaces that can be installed quickly without tools and are extremely robust — meaning they can handle at […]
3.00-mm pitch power connectors with 10 A current capacity
In keeping with the company’s core objective of providing elevated levels of performance in the most compact of components, Harwin’s expansive M300 family comprises robust cable-to-board, board-to-board and cable-to-cable power connectors. Available in 3, 6 and 10 contact formats, these units can be accompanied by a variety of cable assembly options (with lengths from 150 […]
Heilind Electronics now stocking Amphenol Industrial ePower connectors
Heilind Electronics, a global distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Amphenol Industrial Operations, is now stocking the manufacturer’s ePower series of connectors. Featuring IP67-level sealing, these environmental connectors are designed for hybrid electric vehicles and other demanding electrical systems. ePower connectors incorporate RADSOK technology for higher amperage, lower T-rise, less resistance and reduced […]
New rugged power connectors from Positronic released at electronica
Positronic, Springfield, Mo., released its new Panther II connector at electronica last month. The Panther II is designed for rugged, high power applications where reliable electrical current is required for operating in harsh environments. Power connectors act as the vital link between a device and its source of power. Industrial machinery used for industries such […]
Light, compact SMT D-Sub connectors designed for space
C&K has launched space-grade D-Subminiature surface mount termination (SMT) range of electrical connectors. The new SMT D-Sub connectors under CS-FR053 specification are primarily intended for aerospace engineering applications such as developing communication and network ports for satellites, spacecraft and launchers. Reducing weight and making space savings on PCBs are critical requirements for connectors in space […]
Heilind Electronics now stocking Amphenol industrial ePower connectors
Heilind Electronics is now stocking the manufacturer’s ePower series of connectors. Featuring IP67-level sealing, these environmental connectors are designed for hybrid electric vehicles and other demanding electrical systems. ePower connectors incorporate RADSOK technology for higher amperage, lower T-rise, less resistance and reduced mating force. Each connector features a 500 to 1,000 VDC rating and accommodates currents […]
HD+ card edge power connectors deliver highest current density available
TE Connectivity introduces its new high density plus (HD+) card edge power connectors, which the company says deliver the highest current density of any card edge power connectors available in the market today. Capable of supporting power supplies up to 3kW, these connectors are designed to enable systems with increasing power requirements in next-generation data centers. […]
Two new stack heights added to HARTING’S har-flex connector family
New stack heights are making the har-flex PCB connector family the right choice for optimizing the use of space in PCB and device design. They complete the range of 8-20 mm spacings in the har-flex family. The 1.27 mm interface comes with a uniquely wide range of pole counts, fixings, design heights and reliable parameters for soldering. […]
HARTING presents targeted connectivity solutions for IIoT at electronica
The fourth Industrial Revolution is witnessing the ever-advancing convergence of the physical with the digital world. The drive to generate added value from data gleaned from machines has seen a rapid rise in the number of sensors and actuators. As a result, networking in machines and systems and the attendant number of connections is increasing […]