HDC HMN shielded Cat 5e modules from TE Connectivity enable high-speed data transmission in harsh industrial applications. The HDC HMN system offers various options for power, signal and data connections. The new addition makes TE’s HDC HMN system an option for robotics and automation applications. “TE customers using HDC HMN modular connectors will benefit from […]
Featured
Mill-Max receptacles make key switch hot swapping effortless
Mill-Max Receptacles have long been an excellent solution for making PCB components pluggable, removable, and replaceable. Mill-Max has recently developed a new series of open bottom, low profile, solder mount receptacles specifically designed to make your mechanical key switches hot-swappable. The new 3305-X is designed to be soldered into a 0.060 in. (1.50 mm) minimum […]
Modular connector for power, signals and data for PCB design
Device development in the industrial arena is advancing in ever shorter cycles. At the same time, devices are becoming more and more compact, presenting challenges for developers looking for the right solution for all the data, signals or power they need to transmit. Geared to facilitating the developers’ work, Harting is offering a solution with […]
Powell teams with WAGO to improve quality and productivity
Since first coming up with the idea of the Power Control Room (PCR ) in 1968, Powell has been recognized as a market leader in modular electrical equipment design. By utilizing innovative products in the design and construction of these PCRs, they improve quality and productivity while lowering costs and reducing labor. Used in a […]
M8 connector with 360° shielding for sensor and robotic applications
Binder USA LP expanded its Series 718 portfolio with a compact molded M8 circular connector. The connector features a new type of 360° EMC shielding, used for the first time in this environment. This shielding ensures exceptionally reliable protection against EMI in even the most challenging environments, making binder’s new connector ideal for use in […]
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet next-gen study group holds successful webinar
IEEE 802.3’s progressing “Moving Beyond 400Gb/s Ethernet Study” group members held a highly interactive and successful video webinar in conjunction with Lightwave with an excellent question and answer sections. This was a 100+ page three-hour rich experience meet up with key observations, data, and current conclusions from various industry leaders. After the recent EA’s TEF, […]
Signal meets power meets data in miniature connectors
Contributed by Niklas Wittler, Global Product Manager Board to Board Solutions Connector specialist Harting not only wants to cater to the megatrend of miniaturization, but also lead it with clever solutions. This most of all concerns miniaturized and flexible PCB connections. Especially as there is no place where miniaturization takes greater effect than inside the […]
Micro circular connectors feature 7-pin design for U.S. Army’s Nett Warrior systems
TE Connectivity has expanded its O.C.H. micro circular connectors to include a 7-pin design that can enhance a soldier’s ability to communicate from the battlefield. Driven by military battery pack applications, the new design’s seventh pin can be used for grounding or as an extra signal line. The connector was designed to meet the needs […]
Ethernet Alliance holds a successful Technical Exploration Forum
Ethernet’s Alliance Technical Exploration Forum was a very successful online video conference with an excellent question and answer sections. This was a 150+ page 10 hour rich experience meet up with perspectives of different industry leaders. A key consensus takeaway was: due to currently unattainable SerDes power & cooling practical limits, Co-Packaged Optical interconnects will […]
FPC/FFC connector offers increased retention force
Hirose has launched a back flip FPC/FCC connector with increased retention force. The high FPC/FFC retention force in addition to the back flip design makes the FH34D Series ideal for curved routing of FPC/FFC. Featuring a simple, actuator lock with an easy two-step operation, the FH34D series has a high FPC retention force of 7.8 […]
