Molex has added a new, 60 A rated version to its Woodhead ArcArrest product line of switch-rated connector systems. The 60A product is a UL 2682 power connector that combines a plug, receptacle and switch in one device. The new addition joins the 30A-rated ArcArrest family to offer food and beverage, construction and industrial companies […]
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Flexible feed-throughs available for M12 and M12 power connectors
binder USA has introduced control cabinet feed-throughs for their M12 and M12 power connectors (series 713, 813, 814, 823, and 824). These flexible new feed-throughs enable the dependable flow of signals, data, and electrical power between modules in the control cabinet and automation components in the field. The combination of plug or socket and coding on […]
Connectivity building blocks for motion control
Servo and variable frequency drive designs depend on compact and reliable electrical connections. Matt Hou • Sales Engineer • Dinkle International Today’s machinery and equipment — whether built for the consumer, commercial, or industrial markets — are increasingly relying on servo and variable frequency drive (VFD) devices to provide intelligent, efficient, and precise motor control. […]
ix Industrial connector is 70% smaller for PROFINET use
The new PNO guideline Profinet Cabling and Interconnection Technology – Guideline for PROFINET Version 5.0 specifies the ix Industrial mating face as a new standard for Ethernet applications. The guideline was officially published on June 29, and provides PROFINET users with a reliable set of rules for industrial cabling. With the ix Industrial, PROFINET users […]
Standardization or individualized in connector designs
Contributed by Jakob Dück, Global Industry Segment Manager at HARTING Electric One of the most significant challenges in today’s manufacturing technology is the question: How do I serve the “very special and unusual” wishes of end consumers? As things stand today, this would appear to apply only to the end consumer worlds. But the […]
How cable technology is evolving to meet high-performance networking
Persistent memory has become one key technology for the cloud as speed, efficiency, and volume at data centers advance. In high-performance computing, the cloud often requires data to be moved between multiple physical systems. Data may also be replicated for redundancy and protection, or it can be split across physical systems for performance. High-performance networking […]
Considerations for new datacenter, inside-the-box, twinaxial IO cables
New 50G, 100G, and 200G per lane internal copper twinaxial cable assembly solutions solve emerging DC/Cloud inside-the-box interconnect problems and new technology changes. Internal cable applications and high volume usage has also rapidly increased. For each new speed rate internal cable assembly product, design teams must closely review the detailed specifications for components, processes, and […]
Hybrid connection solution for robotics and automation systems
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 […]
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 […]