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High-power connectors deliver up to 480 A

May 27, 2025 By Martin Rowe Leave a Comment

The Industrial Battery Connector line from Anderson Power handles up to 450 A, senses its temperature, and provides pins for data communications. The electrification of just about everything means power from batteries must reach loads with ever-increasing power. The Industrial Battery Connector (IBC) line consists of three grades, each with different current ranges that deliver […]

Filed Under: Electronics

What is the role of interconnects in continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)?

May 14, 2025 By Aharon Etengoff Leave a Comment

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) rely on precision electronic components — including specialized connectors and interconnects — to ensure accurate sensing, signal integrity, and reliable data transmission. This article reviews the core functionality of CGMs and highlights the key role of interconnects in these critical medical devices. It also explores how miniaturization drives next-generation CGM design, […]

Filed Under: Electronics, FAQ, Featured, Medical Tagged With: faq

Cable assembly mounts next to high-speed ICs

April 29, 2025 By Martin Rowe Leave a Comment

The Si-Fly cable assembly from Samtec lets you mount connectors to a board while going under cooling components. High-speed digital ICs such as microprocessors, GPUs, ASICs, and electrical-to-optical converters need clean signals, and they generate lots of heat. To minimize the PCB traces where signals travel, engineers need to mount cables as close to the […]

Filed Under: Cable assemblies, connector components, copper, wire-to-board connector Tagged With: samtec

M8/M12 IP67 cordsets feature 3-5 wire configurations with -25°C to 80°C temperature range

April 6, 2025 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

Carlo Gavazzi Automation announces the release of CON Series M8 and M12 IP67 PVC Cordsets, manufactured at the company’s Lithuania production facility. The product line includes single-ended and double-ended A-coded cordsets designed for sensor applications and compatibility with IO-Link masters. The cordsets incorporate several practical design features addressing common installation challenges. The rounded surface design […]

Filed Under: Electronics, Industrial, Markets Tagged With: Carlo Gavazzi Automation

What types of plating are used on connectors?

March 12, 2025 By Aharon Etengoff Leave a Comment

Connector plating is a thin metallic layer applied to contact surfaces to improve conductivity, corrosion resistance, and durability. Manufacturers use various platings to optimize electrical performance, mechanical reliability, and cost across applications. This article reviews common noble metals used in connector plating and discusses how nickel-based platings improve wear resistance and reliability. It also highlights […]

Filed Under: Aerospace, copper, FAQ, Featured, gold, Military

What are the top EMI/RFI considerations for connector design and selection?

March 5, 2025 By Aharon Etengoff Leave a Comment

Connectors link multiple electronic components to transmit power and signals across one or many systems. This article details key connector design considerations, focusing on mitigating electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). It also reviews criteria for selecting EMI/RFI-resistant connectors, discusses compliance and standards, and offers technical tips for testing and maintaining shielding. Exploring […]

Filed Under: copper, EMI/EMC/RFI, FAQ, Featured, gold

Where are wet mate connectors used?

February 12, 2025 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

Wet mate connectors are used in applications where connections need to be made and broken underwater, such as oil and gas wells, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), marine and oceanographic exploration, aquaculture, and fish farming, underwater lighting and video monitoring systems, and offshore renewable energy. This article reviews several wet-mate options, including gold-plated and niobium-based electrical […]

Filed Under: connector components, FAQ, Featured, gold Tagged With: faq

What types of connectors are used in downhole drilling rigs?

February 5, 2025 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

The environment in downhole drilling rigs is harsh. It begins with extremely high pressures and temperatures (HPHT). The connectors in these applications must survive HPHT and corrosive environments and still deliver outstanding electrical and mechanical performance. They must be compact to fit into restricted spaces, handle electrical power, and provide signal interconnects for sensors and […]

Filed Under: Electronics, FAQ, Featured, Industrial, Markets Tagged With: faq

What’s a thermal connector?

January 29, 2025 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

A thermal connector, sometimes called a cold-end termination, is designed to connect temperature sensors to measuring instruments, like thermocouples or resistance temperature detectors (RTDs). Thermocouples and RTD connectors are used in a wide range of scientific and industrial systems in aerospace, chemical, food and beverage, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, and nuclear power generation. Two standard […]

Filed Under: Electronics, FAQ, Featured Tagged With: faq

Spring pins operate from -40° C to 85° C in three mounting styles

January 15, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Same Sky’s Interconnect Group announced the expansion of its pogo pins product line with the introduction of 40 new models. The CPG family of pogo pins offers gold-plated contacts for high reliability with mating cycle ratings now up to 20,000 cycles. Housed in surface mount, wire mount, and through-hole packages, the CPG models feature initial […]

Filed Under: connector components, gold, Industry News Tagged With: interconnectgroup

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