BlockMaster Electronics has introduced a new line of rugged, high-current screw terminals for mounting on printed circuit boards. These strong metal connectors are suitable for today’s requirements of high current terminations on PC boards. The hardware is rated from 20 to 150 A. These rugged terminals are offered as straight or right-angle connectors. Eight different […]
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Connectors from ERNI are designed for industrial automation and control
ERNI has expanded its SMC series connector and cable assembly offering to support a wide range of industrial applications. The family of dual row SMC small form 1.27 mm [0.050 in.] pitch connectors is more popular than ever due to multiple connector configuration options. Supporting both board-to-board and wire-to-board applications in the same connector series, […]
Heiland Electronics now offering HARTING MICA IIoT starter kits
Heilind Electronics is now stocking HARTING’s MICA (Modular Industry Computing Architecture) Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) starter kits. The IIoT is widely viewed as one of the primary trends affecting industrial businesses today and in the future. HARTING’s MICA starter kits were developed to assist manufacturers looking to implement IIoT identification, predictive maintenance management, and […]
Heiland Electronics now offering Hirose CX series USB Type-C connectors
Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Hirose, is now stocking the manufacturer’s CX Series USB Type-C connectors. The next-generation CX Series conforms to USB Type-C (3.1 Gen 2) — the new protocol for data connectivity in the consumer, industrial machinery and automobile markets. Featuring quick charging and a 10 Gbps […]
USB Type-C connectors from Hirose meet high current and rugged design needs
Hirose has expanded its compact USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C connector family with the introduction of four new versions that offer high current performance, waterproof certification and vertical orientation for enhanced design flexibility in a compact form factor. Designed to meet customer requests for a rugged USB connector with a small PCB footprint, the CX connector […]
2-mm pitch industrial connectors take on heavy vibrations and shocks
Capable of withstanding a 10G vibrational force for a period of 6 hours, the components in Harwin’s new M225 connector series are intended for industrial deployment. These compact, high-performance cable-to-board units feature a robust construction for prolonged operational lifespan, thanks to their glass-reinforced polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) enclosures, with a 100MΩ minimum insulation resistance ensuring continued […]
Design compact IoT devices with micro-miniature AMC4 connectors
Amphenol RF has introduced the small form factor AMC4 connector as part of an SMA cable assembly line. This assembly features the popular SMA bulkhead jack connector and the newly minted AMC4 plug connector on 1.13 mm cable. The SMA to AMC4 cable assembly is ideal for IoT applications which require space efficient, economical designs. […]
Waterproof branch connector streamlines automotive assembly
Kyocera Corp. has introduced a new clamshell-style branch connector for automotive electronics that features a unique locking structure for waterproof connections, ensuring reliability in harsh conditions. The new Sheltap 9715 series waterproof electronic branch connector will be shown for the first time at CEATEC JAPAN 2018 (Booth #H009), October 16-19. Samples are now available upon request. […]
Spring-loaded connectors from Mill-Max offered with solder-cup terminations
Mill-Max announces the expansion of the rugged, 4-mm pitch connector series with the introduction of wire termination spring-loaded and target connectors. The new 868 series connectors include solder-cups to accommodate wire and cable attachment along with flanged insulators and fastening options. They are ideal for mounting into product housings for docking stations, cable terminations, heavy-duty quick connects and panel […]
Spot-on SMT connector system is industry’s first, says Molex
Molex introduces the first-of-its-kind SMT potting wire-to-board connector system with the Spot-On 1.5 and 2.0. This system not only improves process capabilities and mechanical reliability, but also protects against water damage in White Goods products that require a potting system. Manufacturers in the home appliance industry, selling items like air conditioners, washing machines and stoves, […]
