The QSFP-DD Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) Group announced today at the Optical Fiber Communications Conference in Anaheim a plan to develop high-speed, double-density quad small form-factor pluggable (QSFP-DD) interfaces. The primary objective of the MSA Group is to define the specifications and promote industry adoption of the QSFP-DD. The MSA founder-promoters include: Broadcom, Brocade, Cisco, Finisar, […]
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Fischer Connectors expands its robust FiberOptic Series with a new single fiber optic connectivity solution
Fischer Connectors, today launched its new single fiber optic connector (FO1) within its Fischer FiberOptic Series. This miniature, lightweight, rugged connectivity solution is easy to use and ensures premium performance even in harsh environments. The FO1 connector is available either in pre-configured reels or integrated into custom assemblies for applications in instrumentation, sensing, defense and […]
microQSFP MSA Group releases specification for next-generation data communications connectivity
The members of the microQSFP (micro Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable) Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) group today announced that it has released the microQSFP Specification Version 2.0 allowing system designers, optical module manufacturers and copper cable assembly providers across the industry to develop next-generation hardware based on the microQSFP definition. The microQSFP document includes final electrical, mechanical, […]
HARTING Technology Group: USA an important future market for us
The USA is very clearly a future market for the HARTING Technology Group, and HARTING is particularly emphasizing digitalisation. In the opinion of Dr. Frank Brode, Senior Vice President New Technologies, it offers enormous growth potential. “Driven by IT and software, the highly dynamic US economy offers huge opportunities for HARTING, as classic suppliers of […]
From the video archives: A look at Lemo’s smart connector
Last month, I reported about a brand new product from Lemo Inc.—its new smart connector design, which was officially launched at MD&M last month. The design was so new no material existed on it yet, but I had the chance to interview Lemo’s Jeff Garvais, territory account manager, to learn how the device maintains safety […]
Compliant connectors designed to arduous project specifications
Everett Charles Technologies’ (ECT) Compliant Connectors Team has successfully developed a custom solution for a demanding medical application in the area of video imaging and endoscopic data. With their expertise in probes and RF simulation, ECT was able to fully meet the mechanical, electrical and environmental specifications while keeping to the customer’s project schedule. This […]
Study says fiber optic connectors market to nearly double by 2021
Transparency Market Research (TMR) has published a new report on the global fiber optic connectors market, indicating that the market for these connectors is predicted to reach $4.4 billion by 2021, nearly double its value of $2.7 billion in 2014. TMR’s report, ‘Fiber Optic Connectors Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and […]
What are CFP connectors and cabling and where are they used?
By Ed Cady, contributing editor The CFP—C = 100G Form-factor Pluggable—interconnect product family includes CFP connectors, cages, active optical modules and cables. The associated cables are primarily passive optical MPO or dual LC types that plug into the outboard side of the CFP module. Some low-volume copper twin-axial system failover and test cables are also […]
Hot news from MDM West: Smart connector from Lemo
As the Industrial Internet of Things continues to be one of the top points of discussion in any manufacturing setting, it was only a matter of time before a connector manufacturer launched a design ready to enter this data-driven world. This was the hot news at the Lemo booth this week in Anaheim, as the […]
How have CXP connectors and cables evolved in recent years?
By Ed Cady, Contributing Editor CXP+ is the 10-16 Gbps per lane mainstream and current volume version of this connector family. This connector was chosen for 12×14 Gbps InfiniBand FDR, 12×16 Gbps FC-ISL and many other IO interface applications. To meet the increased speed rate for medium and long reaches, active copper chips were added […]