By Ed Cady, Contributing Editor The CXP, first called 100G Transceiver Pluggable and now Common Transceiver(X) Pluggable, product family includes connectors, cages, modules and cables. These are a part of a long-time primary type of high-speed IO interface interconnect system that includes 1 lane SFP and 4 lane QSFP. CXP is a 12-lane system broadly […]
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WAGO terminal block approved for larger conductors
WAGO’s universal surface mount PCB solution—the 2059, is now approved for 20 AWG/0.5 mm² conductors. 2059 terminal blocks create compact connections providing the perfect tool to minimize the size of LED modules. Featuring: • A low profile of just 2.7 mm, minimizing on-board shadowing • Wire cross-sections from 26 – 20 AWG (0.14 mm² to […]
Carlisle Interconnect announces a new RF test and measurement products
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CarlisleIT) has announced the launch of a lineup of innovative products designed to deliver high signal integrity in increasingly dense RF test and measurement applications. New products include the CoreGD and CoreHC RF adapters; Secure-Thread, one of the smallest threaded lock connectors available; and the Passive Probe, a 500 MHz CAT III/IV […]
LÜTZE launches angled 8-pin RJ45 industrial connector
Automation specialist LÜTZE, Weinstadt launched an angled 8-pin cat. 6A RJ45 premium industrial connector. The multiport-capable LÜTZE RJ45 connector is made of an extremely durable and EMC-safe full metal casing and is suitable for connecting various cable types: cables with up to 19-strands, sheath diameters from 5.5 to 10 mm and strand diameters from 0.85 […]
A historical perspective on QSFP connectors and cabling implementation
By Ed Cady, Contributing Editor QSFP or Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable connectors and cables are long time primary type of high-speed IO interface interconnects. This four-lane system is broadly used to connect server, storage, switch, video and communication systems. Major market segment implementations include cloud datacenters, enterprise datacenters, HPC (high performance computing) labs, camera surveillance […]
Amphenol Aerospace introduces the four channel 10G-Base-T to XAUI connector converter
Amphenol Aerospace now offers a new four-channel 10G-Base-T to XAUI connector converter product in addition to its current set of 10GbE products. The product facilitates the bi-directional protocol conversion of four channels of IEEE 802.3 XAUI through the appropriate PHY and transformer logic to IEEE 802.3 10G-Base-T. The product has been developed, integrated, and delivered […]
High-speed interconnects top DesignCon showcase
Last week during the annual DesignCon show at the Santa Clara Convention Center, a large number of manufacturers introduced new technologies and products to the marketplace, especially some ground-breaking high-speed interconnects. Already reported here last week was the news from TE Connectivity and others about the launch of their new micro quad small-form-factor pluggable (microQSFP) […]
HARTING offers one-stop shopping with connector work tools
From hex keys to crimp tools, panel punches and torque sets, HARTING now offers its largest portfolio of assembly tools yet that align perfectly with its connector products for both large form factor industrial and board level connectivity. Using HARTING tools offers a solution that precisely fits the connector or contacts involved, making the job […]
Flexible busbar system from Amphenol Aerospace minimizes mechanical stress
The new FlexaBIS flexible busbar system from Amphenol Aerospace is designed to minimize mechanical stress on the connectors and components within a power box. It also helps to enhance sealing and reduces space requirements. Its key features and benefits include: Mounts to the customer enclosure with the same screws as the IO connectors High voltage, […]
MicroQSFP cage, connectors, modules and cable are being launched this week
By Ed Cady, Contributing Editor MicroQSFP 28G, micro-miniature Quad Small FormFactor Pluggable 4×28 = 112 Gbps, modules, cages, connectors and cables can be seen at the DesignCon exhibition today and tomorrow in the Santa Clara Convention Center. New product offerings are said to be seen at three or more supplier exhibition booths. TE Connectivity was […]