Samtec announces the availability of its SLH/TLH Series printed circuit board (PCB) to board (B2B) connectors that offer an ultra-low mated stack height down to 2 mm (.078″) and support 28 Gbps NRZ performance. SLH/TLH PCB board-to-board connectors are part of Samtec’s Ultra Micro line of products that maximize overall space and offer reliable connections […]
Aerospace
Aerospace connectors offer advanced EMI filtering options
Mobix Labs Inc. has launched new EMI filtered ARINC 404 and ARINC 600 connectors for defense and aerospace applications. These connectors can be customized with planar arrays, ceramic Pi Tubes, or chip capacitors to meet military specifications, balancing cost, quality, and performance. The connectors are designed to provide reliable performance with EMI filtering options to […]
Space-qualified terminations enhance design flexibility
Cinch Connectivity Solutions announced it’s now stocking Qualified Parts for Space (QPS) Terminations by Midwest Microwave Solutions. Midwest Microwave offers space-qualified SMA terminations designed to meet space and military industry standards and are suitable for high-grade satellites, deep space explorations, and thermo-vacuum chamber testing. With three standard screening levels and male and female versions available, […]
Ruggedized USB-C connector withstands harsh mil-aero environments
Amphenol Socapex announces the release of a ruggedized USB Type-C connector, USB3CFTV, based on the MIL-DTL-38999 series III standard. The USB3CFTV is a ruggedized solution designed to withstand harsh environments and demanding applications such as military communications, military planes, aerospace, commercial air, and naval applications. The connector features a Tri start thread coupling mechanism that […]
Interconnect system flies over circuits at 28 Gbits/s
Samtec, Inc. is shipping the Optical FireFly Micro Flyover System, the first interconnect system with the flexibility to use micro-footprint high-performance optical and copper interconnects interchangeably. Consisting of a transceiver, two-piece connector system, and cable, the FireFly Micro Flyover System supports 14, 16, 25, and 28 Gbps designs in x4, x8, and x12 configurations. The […]
High-speed connectors and cable assemblies for UHD data transfer at 18 Gbit/s
Fischer Connectors has released new high-speed connectors and cable assemblies for Ultra High Definition (UHD) audio/video data transfer at 18 Gbit/s in demanding environments, matching the performance speed of HDMI 2.0. Fischer Connectors’ new UHD solutions are available in the flagship Fischer MiniMax and Fischer Core product lines with 10’000 mating cycles, 360° EMI protection, […]
Design World presents the 2023 LEAP Awards Winners: Connectivity
Now in its sixth year, Design World’s LEAP Awards continue to showcase the best engineering innovations across several design categories. It’s a large undertaking that wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and support of the engineering community. Each year, the editorial team assembles OEM design engineers and academics to create an independent judging panel. Below […]
M12 cable and connector line for industrial applications and harsh environments
Stewart Connector announced the expansion of its M12 cable and connector product line for industrial applications and harsh environments. All of the cables and connectors in the M12 product line are designed for use in rugged spaces and are IP67-rated or above for water resistance and dust protection. Supporting Ethernet data transfer in aerospace, industrial […]
IMS 2023 roundup: connectors
Through photos and videos, EE World covers some of the active and passive components that RF and wireless engineers need to connect us all. The exhibit hall at the 2023 International Microwave Symposium featured connectors from Molex, Samtec, and SV Microwave, among others. See EE World’s IMS 2023 coverage of test equipment on Test & […]
Design software adds 8 million connector models
Nicomatic and SnapEDA are releasing computer-aided design (CAD) models for over 8 million of Nicomatic’s connectors to help engineers bring their designs to life faster. A printed circuit board (PCB) is built with many small components, each of them with special characteristics and features. Previously, engineers had to design CAD models for each of them, […]
