TE Connectivity (TE), Harrisburg, Pa., has launched new extensions to its rugged, high-speed Mezalok mezzanine connector family. The new extensions include a stack height of 15 mm and a new 320 position size, which fill a height gap and add additional pin density. The Mezalok connector family has been designed specifically for mezzanine cards in […]
Aerospace
Optical cable connectors for harsh environments
Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., announced availability of its Expanded-Beam Ruggedized Optical Cable Assemblies, delivering highly reliable interconnects for use in harsh environments including aerospace and defense tactical communications, security communications, outside broadcast, petrochemical plant, mining and offshore systems. These easy-to-use connectors require minimal cleaning and deliver repeatable, error-free optical transmissions. They can also withstand thousands […]
Miniature printed circuit-board connectors offer high reliability
As the demand grows for small, portable electronic processor modules in military, aerospace, and surveillance applications, so is the need for circuit-board connectors that not only fit these tight spaces but also maintain signal integrity during shock and vibration. Often, two boards may need short, flexible interconnecting wiring and/or need an output port connector (much […]
Insert arrangements for ARINC receptacle connector
New insert arrangements from TE Connectivity, Harrisburg, Pa., are available for its ARINC 600 Next Generation Receptacle connectors. These connectors are ideal for commercial and military avionics for air-to-ground communications, in-flight entertainment and collision avoidance, and they deliver significant cost and weight savings. New insert arrangements that support cost and weight savings include: 60 position for […]
Connector features square flange receptacle shell
The CeeLok FAS-T connector from TE Connectivity (TE), Harrisburg, Pa., is now available in square flange receptacle shell versions for both wire-applied and printed circuit board-applied applications. This connector easily meets 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, with ample headroom for even the most stringent link budgets. The connector achieves strong signal integrity due to the patented T-shaped […]
An introduction to circular connectors
The past week, I’ve seen several press releases come across my desk for circular connectors, so it got me thinking about what they are used for. I’m working on getting materials specifically about M12 circular connectors, but here’s a quick rundown on what circular connectors are used for, mostly in part from information supplied by […]
Aircraft connectors
Next time you are in an airplane next to the galley when the ground staff gently restocks the galley with pluggable containers, consider the interconnect environment found in aircraft and be impressed by the industry’s success in managing it. Aircraft are heavily used, going through multiple thermal and humidity cycles every day. They must live […]
Molex to showcase military, aerospace connectors at MILCOM
I’ve got military and aerospace connectors on the brain this week, with back-to-back posts from contributing author Dave Brearley about the importance of connectors to the industry, as well as a recent release from Molex, Lisle, Ill., about its offerings to these markets. Key to all three of these articles is the ability to safely […]
Nano connectors offer speeds to 2 Gb/sec
Omnetics’ Nano miniature Bi-lobe connectors are designed and connected to impedance controlled cable systems to provide high quality signal integrity for high-speed Gigabit signal processing needs between components and systems in highly rugged environments, such as helicopter systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and other military applications. They reduce space and weight. While previous versions of micro-connectors […]
Heilind Stocking TE Connectivity’s UV-Resistant Sealed Connectors
Heilind Electronics is now stocking TE Connectivity’s (TE) UV-Resistant Sealed Circular Plastic Connectors (CPC). TE’s sealed CPC is ideal for UV resistance in outdoor applications because it is now manufactured with UL F1-rated resin. This UL F1 rating meets industry standards for long-term UV exposure, allowing the housings to be suitable for outside applications where […]