Transformers in RJ45 sockets required for Ethernet have been around for a long time—but until now, connector manufacturers have not been able to offer an IP65/67 protected unit consisting of socket and transformer. With its new M12 Magnetics, HARTING’s M12 socket contains transformers and all the other necessary components that would otherwise have to take […]
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Klüber Lubrication offers lubricating oil for electrical contacts and assemblies
Klϋber Lubrication offers Klüberalfa oil for the lubrication of electrical contacts and plug-in connectors, in addition to elastomer and plastic parts. Klüberalfa YM 3-30 is developed for easy application through a spray can formulation. The spray can applicator allows for the oil to be applied in an even, thin and extensive lubricant film, and supports […]
Hybrid connector combines power, data transmission for interface wiring
CONEC has launched a hybrid power and signal circular connector that saves time and costs for cabling, installation and maintenance for conventional wiring of applications like motors, servo drives, linear units/drives and more. By combining power supply and data transmission into one single connector, the compact SuperCon Series hybrid connector system saves space by eliminating […]
GCT releases catalog of connector models on SnapEDA
GCT (Global Connector Technology) and SnapEDA, the Internet’s first parts library for circuit board design, have teamed up to provide symbols and footprints for its connectors across an extensive nine product ranges. With this new collaboration, designers can easily download and design-in GCT’s high-quality and reliable connectors, which include USB, SIM card, FFC, modular jack, […]
Molex debuts zSFP+ interconnect system for 56 Gbps channels
Molex has expanded its zSFP+ Interconnect System to support 56 Gbps PAM-4 channels in a stacked 2xN port configuration, allowing next-generation Ethernet and Fibre Channel applications to receive standout signal integrity. The product is the first of its kind on the market. OEMs requiring high-density interconnect applications now have the ability to utilize channels with […]
Cinch Connectivity Solutions expands RF non-magnetic connector line
Cinch Connectivity Solutions, a Bel group company, has expanded its Johnson RF non-magnetic connector series. The Cinch Connectivity Solutions non-magnetic connector series now has an expanded product offering with new SMA, SMB and MCX interface versions. These connectors are designed to perform to all requirements for medical equipment, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and […]
CAMI Research launches CableEye USB Type-C test fixture
CAMI Research Inc. has released a USB Type-C test interface board for its CableEye cable and harness testing systems. A daughter board, populated with two USB-C female connectors, it allows users to continuity-check USB Type-C terminated cables using the CableEye tester while seeing the connectors-undertest rendered graphically. The CB26U fits all CableEye models. CAMI offers the […]
FFC connector from Hirose features a heat-resistant, space-saving design
Hirose has designed a compact flexible printed circuit (FPC)/flat flexible connector (FFC) with a space-saving, low-profile design. Featuring a pitch of only 0.50 mm, a height of 1.20 mm and depth of only 3.57 mm, the FH65 series reduces the occupied mounting area by 47% (on average) with a weight reduction of 62% (on average) […]
BMA connectors and adapters from Pasternack feature low VSWR
Pasternack has released a new line of 52 BMA connectors and adapters with maximum operating frequency of 22 GHz. They are designed for blind mating, rack and panels, phased array systems, RF backplanes and high-speed switching. This new product line is made up of 45 connectors with VSWR as low as 1.2:1, and 7 adapters […]
Amphenol RF adds new generation FAKRA connectors for high-volume applications
Amphenol RF introduces a new generation of the popular FAKRA connectors series. The upgraded SMB connector design includes stamped and formed construction for fully automated cable termination. They also feature removable connector housings, for field replacement if necessary, and are mechanically keyed and color-coded to prevent mismating on the production line. The latest FAKRA product […]