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USB-C connector withstands 5.35 Grms vibration in harsh environments

May 13, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Fischer Connectors has expanded the Fischer UltiMate Series with a pre-cabled USB-C connector featuring the company’s new Ratchet Locking System (RLS). The connector maintains connection stability during vibration and shock for data transfer in sectors including defense, mining, construction, motorsports, and railways. The Fischer UltiMate USB-C connector with RLS combines data transmission capabilities with mechanical […]

Filed Under: connector components, Consumer, Ethernet, Military, Rail, Telecom/Data, USB Type C Tagged With: fischerconnectors

New compactPCI specification supports PCIe gen4 with 16 GT/s data rates

April 23, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

PICMG announces the release of CompactPCI Serial Revision 3 (CPCI-S.0 R3.0). With the third revision of the standard, the organization is ensuring future viability and scalability for many years to come. CompactPCI Serial was originally developed as an extension of the open CompactPCI standard to meet the demand for robust, modular, and powerful computer systems […]

Filed Under: Automation, connector components, Ethernet, Industrial, Products Tagged With: picmg

Circular connectors support 10 Gbps Ethernet

April 17, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Hirose has expanded its popular LF Series of shielded high-speed Ethernet connectors to include a Cat.6a version supporting 10Gbps. The compact LF Cat6A Series features a simple yet reliable bayonet lock mechanism for vibration resistance and easy operation, setting it apart from traditional screw-on industrial connectors. Featuring a rugged metal shell, the LF Cat6A Series connector […]

Filed Under: connector components, Ethernet, Industrial, Products Tagged With: Hirose

Ethernet connectors feature IPX7/X8 waterproof rating for industrial use

April 9, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Hirose has expanded its popular LF Series of shielded high-speed Ethernet connectors to include a Cat.6a version supporting 10Gbps. The compact LF Cat6A Series features a simple yet reliable bayonet lock mechanism for vibration resistance and easy operation, setting it apart from traditional screw-on industrial connectors. Featuring a rugged metal shell, the LF Cat6A Series connector […]

Filed Under: connector components, Ethernet, Industrial, Products Tagged With: Hirose

What are the performance requirements for multidrop SPE connectivity?

May 31, 2024 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

Specifications are provided for the insertion loss, return loss, and mode conversion loss in the link and mixing segments of a Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) network. Connector specifications are also provided for coupling attenuation, impedance, return loss, and dielectric strength. This article begins by briefly examining where multidrop fits in the range of Ethernet connectivity options. […]

Filed Under: EE sync, Ethernet, FAQ, Featured Tagged With: faq

What are the PHY implementations of multidrop SPE?

May 29, 2024 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

There are three common physical layer (PHY) variants for multidrop Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE), basic PHY, media access controller (MAC) PHY, and transceiver. They rely on different interfaces, including a media-independent interface (MII), reduced media-independent interface (RMII), serial peripheral interface (SPI), OPEN Alliance 3-pin (OA-3P), and Ethernet advanced physical layer (Ethernet-APL). This article begins with a […]

Filed Under: Ethernet, FAQ, Featured, Markets, Telecom/Data Tagged With: faq

What are the (almost) nine IEEE Single-Pair Ethernet standards?

May 24, 2024 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

Eight IEEE Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) standards exist, and a ninth is expected to be announced next year. Current standards include 802.3bw (100BASE-T1), two types of 802.3bp (1000BASE-T1), 802.3ch (10BASE-T1) optimized for automated environments, three versions of 802.3cg (10BASE-T1S, 10BASE-T1L, and 10BASE-T1M), and the 802.3da single-pair multidrop segments enhancement standard approved in 2023. This article reviews […]

Filed Under: Ethernet, FAQ, Featured Tagged With: faq, SPE

How does multidrop SPE work?

May 22, 2024 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

Multidrop capability is included in several IEEE single-pair Ethernet (SPE) standards, including the 802.3cg substandards 10BASE-T1S and 10BASE-T1M, and the newer 802.3da, which provides enhancements to 10BASE-T1M. This article begins with a brief review of SPE multidrop standards and then explores the bus timing requirements and the use of Physical Layer Collision Avoidance (PLCA) and […]

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

Fiber optical rotatory joints for installation in tight spaces

December 7, 2023 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Orbex Group announces its 700 Series of fiber optic rotary joint (FORJ) assemblies, supporting either single- or multi-mode operation with options for wavelengths of 1310 or 1550 nanometers. Both the 1310- and 1550-nanometer options feature an outer diameter of 7 millimeters for installation in tight spaces. Additionally, each FORJ assembly features an insertion loss of […]

Filed Under: connector components, Ethernet, fiber, optical Tagged With: orbexgroup

What are the four MICE elements and three performance levels for connectors?

December 1, 2023 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

IEC 11801-3:2017 provides guidance for designing physical infrastructure to support network communications in a manufacturing environment. That guidance is in the form of four MICE elements and three performance levels. The four elements of the MICE acronym include Mechanical, Ingress, Chemical/climatic, and Electromagnetic compatibility. The MICE standards define three performance levels and apply to cabling […]

Filed Under: EE sync, EMI/EMC/RFI, Ethernet, FAQ, Featured, Industrial, Markets Tagged With: faq

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