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New compactPCI specification supports PCIe gen4 with 16 GT/s data rates

April 23, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

PICMG announces the release of CompactPCI Serial Revision 3 (CPCI-S.0 R3.0). With the third revision of the standard, the organization is ensuring future viability and scalability for many years to come. CompactPCI Serial was originally developed as an extension of the open CompactPCI standard to meet the demand for robust, modular, and powerful computer systems […]

Filed Under: Automation, connector components, Ethernet, Industrial, Products Tagged With: picmg

Dual-entry card-edge connectors rated up to 150VACRMS

October 31, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

KYOCERA AVX expanded its line of vertical card-edge connectors with the release of the new 9159-800 Series dual-entry card-edge connectors —  the industry’s first dual-entry card-edge connectors and the lowest-profile card-edge connectors in the KYOCERA AVX portfolio. Engineered to satisfy growing cross-market demand for card-edge connectors and persistent cross-market demand for compact, space-saving connectors, the new […]

Filed Under: Automation, Automotive, connector components, Lighting, PCB connector Tagged With: kyoceraavx

Wire-to-board connectors offer design flexibility

October 8, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

The new CONNEXIS PCB connectors from Phoenix Contact use crimp contacts and spring wire termination to help manufacturers reduce time and labor costs. The preassembled wire-to-board connectors simplify connection and accelerate automated production.  The connectors and headers have integrated coding to prevent mismatching. Phoenix Contact can also provide customer-specific printing options for easier wiring. This […]

Filed Under: Automation, connector components, PCB connector, wire-to-board connector Tagged With: phoenixcontact

Which connectors drive Industry 4.0 automation?

September 19, 2024 By Aharon Etengoff Leave a Comment

Industry 4.0 automates (Figure 1) industrial, manufacturing, and logistics processes, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to increase operational efficiency. Cables and connectors play a crucial role in Industry 4.0 networks, ensuring the seamless transmission of power, data, and signals. This article explains how Gigabit Ethernet forms the backbone of Industry 4.0 networks. […]

Filed Under: Automation, connector components, Electronics, FAQ, Featured, Industrial Tagged With: ethernet, faq

Low-profile connectors reduce assembly steps

August 26, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Hirose has expanded its one action flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector family to include the smallest version to date. With a pitch of 0.25 mm, height of 0.65 mm and thickness of 0.2 mm, the FH82 Series FPC connector offers space-savings that enables a reduction in size of automotive, consumer, medical, smart home, wearable and other […]

Filed Under: Automation, connector components, Consumer, Medical, Products, Wearables Tagged With: Hirose

PCI serial interface offers configurable RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 ports

March 26, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Sealevel Systems announces the release of the 7804c PCI Serial Interface with eight field-selectable RS 232/422/485 asynchronous serial ports. The 7804c supports data rates exceeding 1 Mbps for industrial automation and control applications. The range of configurability enabled by the 7804c PCI Serial Interface allows users to implement standard serial COM port requirements via RS-232. RS-422 mode can be used […]

Filed Under: Automation, connector components, Industrial, Products Tagged With: Sealevel Systems

M15-sized power bayonet connector for small- and medium-sized 2-phase motors

October 5, 2023 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

binder USA’s new PBC15 Power Bayonet Connector is designed for power supply and signal linking of devices via a single cable. The connector’s size corresponds to an M15 thread, effectively bridging the gap between M12 and M23 for power supply applications. The PBC15 is also designed for easy wiring and installation with a quick-locking system. […]

Filed Under: Automation, connector components Tagged With: binderusa

Fischer Connectors enhances IIoT connectivity with ultra-rugged solutions using single pair Ethernet and USB 3.2 protocols

April 2, 2023 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Fischer Connectors has developed new high-speed data and power connectivity solutions combining Single Pair Ethernet and USB 3.2 Gen 2 high-speed protocols with the rugged, high-density, and miniature features of its flagship product lines. They enable space-saving and cost-efficient integration in industrial automation and robotics, chemical plants, food processing, automotive production lines, outdoor sensing, and […]

Filed Under: Automation, Automotive, connector components, Ethernet, Industrial, IoT, Products Tagged With: fischerconnectors

M8 connector types added to circular cable assemblies

March 23, 2023 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of M8 connector types to its line of circular cable assemblies. The CDM8 family offers a range of male or female plug versions with contact position options of 3, 4, 5, 6, or 8 pins. These M8 connectors are A coded to support 1 Gbit Ethernet or B […]

Filed Under: Automation, connector components, Industrial, Products Tagged With: cuidevices

Airline hydraulics expands Phoenix contact coverage

February 16, 2023 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Airline Hydraulics Corporation announced the expansion of its authorized sales territory to include Western New York and New England. Local industrial automation users will see increased Phoenix Contact product availability, application support, and access to Airline’s eCommerce, airlinehyd.com, for easy online ordering. The expansion is part of the Airline’s commitment to providing productivity and safety […]

Filed Under: Automation, DW sync, Industrial Tagged With: airlinehydraulicscorporation

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