Molex announces the new Squba 1.80-mm pitch sealed wire-to-wire connector system, designed to fit in small spaces and provide protection against liquid, dust and dirt. The connectors carry up to a 6.0 A current and provide an IP67 NEMA rating on the seals. Seals are retained with caps to provide manufacturers of sensors, lighting, vending […]
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AEF high-voltage connections for the agricultural sector
By Guido Selhorst, Head of Corporate Market Communication, HARTING Technology Group The electrification of agricultural machinery and auxiliary components is becoming increasingly important. For several years HARTING has focused its innovative efforts on the development of a standardized interface between tractor and attachment. The resulting newly developed AEF high-voltage connections were presented at last November’s […]
Hirose launches unidirectional active optical connector system for up to 6.25 Gbps
Hirose has developed a unidirectional active optical connector system with built-in E/O on the Tx (transmit) end and an O/E on the Rx (receiver) end. The BF4M optical connector system converts a balanced high-speed differential electrical signal on a PCB at one end into a MM optical signal for transmission down a very thin flexible […]
Connectors withstand the rigors of the nuclear industry
Many industries require connectors to interconnect the electrical and electronic systems that are vital to controlling their processes and ensure the safety of equipment. The nuclear industry is no exception to this. Thanks to its many years of collaboration with leaders in the industry, Souriau possesses extensive experience in meeting the requirements of nuclear environments. It is […]
Binder USA expands M12 family with K- and L-coded power cable and panel-mount connectors
Binder USA LP has expanded its M12 product family with the addition of the M12–L, a dc power supply Profinet compliant connector, and the M12-K, an ac power supply connector. The cordsets are ready to mount with preassembled male and female panel mount connectors. M12 power connectors are commonly used for industrial networks in process and […]
High-density board-to-board connectors from Harwin for industrial applications
Harwin’s new Archer Kontrol family of board-to-board connectors are robust, as well as flexible, interconnect solutions that address a broad spectrum of different industrial tasks. Covering 12 to 80 contact pin formats, these compact 1.27-mm pitch connectors have a current rating of 1.2 A per contact. Archer Kontrol products can be supplied in either horizontal […]
Lemo launches new S series, half-moon connectors
The new S series connectors from LEMO feature a new outershell design with LEMO’s popular chocolate bar shape. The product uses the S series half-moon inserts and is fully compatible with the existing S series sockets on the market. Both straight plug and free socket use the collet of the B series, offering a slightly different […]
High voltage connectors meet the demands of mission critical satellite communications
The US Air Force and a major defense contractor tapped Caton Connector Corp. of Kingston, Mass., to supply high-voltage connectors and cable assemblies for an exceptionally demanding mission-critical application: the Milstar Satellite Communications System. The mission of Milstar, according to the Air Force, is to provide “the President, Secretary of Defense, and the U.S. armed forces with assured, survivable satellite […]
CUI expands USB product line with USB Type C connectors
CUI’s Interconnect Group has added USB Type C connectors to its USB product family. The UJ31 receptacle connector series and UP31 plug connector series conform to the USB 3.1 Gen 2 standard that supports data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps and power delivery up to 100 W at 20 V. With a reversible connector […]
TE Connectivity introduces Flex Grip wire connectors for quick and easy wire termination
TE Connectivity (TE) has launched Flex Grip wire connectors for fast, flexible and easy wire termination. The new connectors, which accommodate solid and stranded wires between 24 and 14 AWG (0.2 – 4.00 mm²), feature an operating lever that allows releasable and reworkable wire termination. The transparent housings enable users to visually confirm the proper […]