TE Connectivity (TE) today announced that it will showcase a range of industry-leading data communications connectivity solutions in booth 811 at the DesignCon 2016 Expo in Santa Clara, Calif. January 20-21. TE will offer both working demonstrations and displays of the latest data connector products delivering the speed, scalability, space-savings, reduced thermals, power and reach […]
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What are MXC connectors and cabling systems and where are they used?
By Ed Cady, contributing editor MXC connectors are a new type of fiber-optical connector and cabling system initially optimized for 850nm VCSELs that is having a successful rate of deployment within 21st century data centers. The MXC connector brand was developed by US CONEC and is supplied to interconnect suppliers to produce cable assemblies. While […]
microQSFP MSA Group releases specification for next-gen datacom connectivity
The members of the microQSFP (micro Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable) Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) group released draft mechanical specifications of the microQSFP module and cage. The module and cage draft mechanical details allow system designers, optical module makers and copper cable assembly providers across the industry to begin the process of developing next-generation hardware based on […]
Bulgin expands line of Buccaneer power and data connectors
Heiland announced that UK-based Bulgin has expanded its Buccaneer range of environmentally-sealed power and data connectors with the introduction of the new Buccaneer 4000 Series. Building on the success of the Buccaneer 6000 and 7000 Series of quick locking connectors, this latest offering provides the same twist lock coupling and ‘fit and forget’ connectivity in […]
How and where are SFP connectors and cabling used?
By Ed Cady, Contributing Editor Small FormFactor Pluggable (SFP) connectors and cables are long time primary types of high-speed IO interface interconnect systems 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 systems, Internet provider systems and machine […]
Fine pitch right angle and horizontal SMT spring-loaded connectors
Mill-Max has introduced its new 0.050 in. (1.27 mm) pitch spring-loaded right angle and horizontal SMT connectors to its standard product lineup. These new connectors offer space saving spring-loaded solutions for a variety of interconnect applications. Both connector series are ideal for mating boards in a perpendicular orientation or for parallel, daisy chaining applications. The […]
Amphenol completes acquisition of FCI
Amphenol Corp. has completed the previously announced acquisition of FCI Asia Pte Ltd (FCI), a major manufacturer of interconnect solutions for the telecom, datacom, wireless communications and industrial markets. “The acquisition of FCI expands Amphenol’s high technology product portfolio while enabling the company to better serve our customers across many of our end markets,” said R. Adam Norwitt, […]
How does Fischer’s Core series of push-pull connectors work?
In this video from our archives, Design World’s Senior Editor Miles Budimir and I discuss Fischer Connectors’ Core series of circular push-pull connectors, which use a tough locking mechanism to keep them securely attached to the devices and cables they are connecting. The push-pull feature means these connectors are tough and cannot be accidentally disconnected. […]
Rugged self-aligning, floating board-to-board connector
Hirose has designed a board-to-board connector with a highly reliable floating contact mechanism and self-alignment structure that simplifies assembly. Providing +/- 0.6mm floating in the X and Y axis directions, the FX20 Series absorbs mounting misalignment from multiple stacking connectors as well as PCB shrinkage caused by high temperatures. Ideal for industrial and vehicle applications, […]
Panasonic develops single cable and connector solution for transmission of full-spec 8K video signals
Panasonic Corp. today announced that it has developed single cable and connector solution that enable the transmission of uncompressed full-spec 8K video signals1. Currently, to transmit video signal via connector-equipped cables from an 8K signal source or other devices to an 8K display, 4K-equivalent images are transmitted using four HDMI cables, and then they are […]