Allied Electronics, a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE: ECM), announced that they are now carrying nearly 500 part numbers from ITT Cannon, a highly respected and in-demand supplier of connectors for the industrial and military/aerospace markets. “ITT Cannon has led the way during the last 100 years of interconnect innovation,” said Allied Product Director […]
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Variant 14 data connectors suitable for harsh environments
The new push-pull Advance data connectors from Phoenix Contact bring future-proof, high-speed cabling directly to the field. The push-pull connection technology complies with ODVA’s Variant 14. Designed for data rates of up to 10 Gbps, the connectors have IP65/67 protection against dirt, dust, and humidity. With their 360° shielding, they are also immune to electromagnetic […]
Molex partners with Optical Internetworking Forum members to demonstrate common electrical interface solutions
Molex Incorporated will unite with other Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) members to showcase 56 Gbps Common Electrical Interface (CEI) solutions during live technology demonstrations at the OIF, which was held in Los Angeles, March 24-26, 2015. The OIF Technology Showcase 2015, called “It’s Happening Now – 56G Electrical Interfaces and Pluggable Coherent Optics,” highlighting breakthrough […]
Hirose’s new front-access hybrid plug-in connector delivers 100 amps power
Hirose has enhanced its industrial power connector family with the new PS3F Series: a low-profile, front access hybrid connector that allows mating / unmating of power and signal cables from the plug-in side and eliminates the need for on-site cable wiring. Access from the mating side simplifies cable assembly, installation and maintenance. The PS3F Series […]
ODU’s higher flow rate and operating pressure with air and fluid modules
ODU, is now offering the entire compressed air and fluid range of ODU-MAC with higher flow rates and/or high operating pressure for a wide range of medical, industrial and measurement and testing applications. The electrical connector technology specialists’ in-house development and production increase the flow rate for the compressed air valves by approximately 20%, while […]
Cable and connectors market continues to grow
The latest stats from Report Buyer indicate that the global cable and connector market is expected to reach $43.55 billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 12.7% between 2014 and 2020. Interestingly, the report showed that one of the biggest markets to have a big share in this growth is in the submarine communications industry […]
TE Connectivity retains qualification of SAE
TE Connectivity (TE), announces the retention of qualification on the Qualified Products List (QPL) for its 150 ° Celsius-rated SolderSleeve shield-grounding terminators to SAE-AS-83519/1 and /2. These shield terminators, S01 and S02 part numbers, have been designed to attach a ground lead to a cable shield to bring electrical disturbances to ground, delivering an environmentally […]
New Amphenol RF website simplifies RF interconnect search
Amphenol RF announces the launch of a new corporate website, www.amphenolrf.com. The new website is home to thousands of standard products and boasts an advanced feature set that allows buyers and engineers to quickly find the ideal RF connector, coaxial adapter or cable assembly for use in their application. The site boasts dramatically improved search […]
Deutsch DT Connectors feature rugged design for mobile equipment use
To reduce installation time and increase reliability of Deutsch connectors, TURCK developed its new Deutsch DT series of overmolded connectors for the mobile equipment industry. The newly designed connectors ensure longevity in demanding environments where shock, vibration, cold temperature, moisture and oils can affect performance. Deutsch connectors are widely used in the heavy equipment sector, […]
Learn how the IoT will impact connectors in our weekly Technology Tuesdays Podcast
In our first Design World Technology Tuesdays Podcasts for the month of February, I spoke with HARTING North America Inc.’s President & CEO Jon DeSouza about the impact Industry 4.0 or the Internet of Things (IoT) will have on interconnect technologies. In addition, DeSouza touches on wireless connectivity in industrial designs, and how this move […]