Siemon Interconnect Solutions announces the participation as a Community Member in the Open Compute Project (OCP). The Open Compute Project (OCP) is a collaborative community focused on redesigning hardware technology to efficiently support the growing demands on compute infrastructure. The Open Compute Project is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of infrastructure technology and energy […]
Industry News
Space-saving back flip FPC Connector from Hirose
Hirose has launched a compact flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector that supports USB 3.0, Embedded DisplayPort ver1.3 and MIPI D-PHY ver1.1 standards. The FH58 family of FPC connectors features a back flip style actuator that utilizes a dual-sided FPC. This unique design offers many benefits including PCB space-savings, excellent impedance characteristics, and high-speed transmission. The […]
Board-to-board contacts get locking plug
AVX Corporation has added a locking plug to its low-profile 70-9159 Series single two-piece contacts for high current, coplanar PCB mating applications, which deliver the industry’s smallest profile capable of supporting a full 5A. The latest addition to AVX’s revolutionary, robust, and cost-effective portfolio of STRIPT insulator-less single contact solutions, the new 70-9159 Series locking […]
Secure, waterproof connectors allow for remote control of subsea robots
In environments where connectors and cables are exposed to high pressures and submerged in water for extended periods, secure and waterproof electrical connections are vital for ensuring that installations can be easily assembled, modified and maintained. This is especially true for remotely operated vehicles or ROVs. These subsea robots connect to ships with data […]
Mencom Corporation introduces new front mount
Mencom announces new front locking nut technology for our M12 connectors. These front mount receptacles with front lock nut are designed for thread mount applications that need specific keyway orientations due to the space constraint or any other unexpected engineering situations. Mencom’s new front lock nut receptacles allow the keyway to be freely rotated to […]
ODU launches ODU-MAC ZERO
ODU, is now promoting to the US market its advanced ODU-MAC ZERO modular rectangular connector solution designed for a wide range of medical, industrial electronics and measurement and testing applications. Compact and flexible, the ODU-MAC ZERO is a versatile hybrid connector with plastic housing, it has an ergonomic design and up to 60,000 mating cycles […]
TE Connectivity announces new LGA 3647 IC socket
TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectivity and sensors, today announced its LGA 3647 Socket for Intel Corporation’s new processors specified under their new server platforms. TE’s LGA 3647 socket meets the next-generation design requirements of these latest CPU processors for higher performance and better system scaling. As one of only two validated suppliers of […]
Commercialization of Rheotemp 768G
Nye Lubricants is pleased to announce that they have formulated and commercialized Rheotemp 768G for use in connector applications. Rheotemp TM 768G is a polyurea thickened, medium viscosity, synthetic hydrocarbon grease fortified with a copper passivator and UV tracer for use in electrical contacts. 768G (operating temperature range of -40°C to 175°C) was designed to […]
What are MPO connectors?
MPO—Multi-fiber Push On—is a type of optical connector that has been the primary multiple fiber connector for high-speed telecom and data communications networks. It has been standardized within the IEC 61754-7 and TIA 604-5. This connector and cabling system first supported telecommunications systems especially in the Central and Branch offices. Later it became the primary […]
TE Connectivity increases product accessibility on D-Sub connectors
TE Connectivity Ltd., announced today that more than 100 part numbers in its AMPLIMITE D-sub connector offering are available in six weeks or less. This milestone is the beginning of a lead-time reduction plan that would similarly reduce delivery times for all standard AMPLIMITE connectors by August 2016. TE’s range of subminiature connectors conform to MIL-DTL-24308 as […]