Molex Incorporated has developed the MXP120™ Sealed Connector System for powertrain, body and safety electronics applications. The connectors and receptacles for safety applications come in distinctive yellow outer housings, while those for non-safety powertrain and body electronics applications have black outer housings. The 4.00mm pitch, 1.20mm MXP120 Sealed Connector System offers superior mating, sealing and […]
Automation
M8 vs. M12 Connectors: How to select and implement
by Tim Senkbeil, Product Line Manager, Lumberg Automation, a Belden company A historical perspective on how M8 and M12 connectors became the backbone of today’s industrial automation systems and how they can improve your system design The year 2015 marks the 30th anniversary of the M12 sealed interconnect system. Over those 30 years, the M12 […]
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 […]
Angle solder with minimal “z” profile
Molex Incorporated announced today that its SolderRight TM Direct Solder Terminals are now available to fulfill direct solder wire-to-board designs where a very low profile right angle solder option for wires exiting a PCB is necessary due to severe space constraints. This robust solder terminal enables a secure and reliable connection with a minimal “z” […]
Nickel PTFE-Plated DEUTSCH 38999 Connectors Offer Alternative to Cadmium
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity, announces a new RoHS-compliant nickel PTFE plating for its DEUTSCH standard MIL-DTL-38999 Series III connectors. Along with TE’s recently announced black zinc nickel plating, this new coating further expands TE’s response to new environmental regulations that reduce the use of cadmium. The nickel PTFE plating is Defense […]
TURCK Introduces powerfast for Process Automation
TURCK expands its powerfast line of connectivity products to include a full line of solutions for process automation applications. Designed to replace expensive, time-consuming hardwiring methods, powerfast for process automation provides a robust and reliable modular wiring solution. A full line of cordsets, receptacles, reducers, reducer tees and power lokfast devices provides users with the […]
SAL M12x1 connectors, field attachable with larger terminal cross section
M12x1 connectors have been the basic elements of automation technology in mechanical and plant engineering for a long time. The requirements for connectors have become more and more diverse in the last few years. This means in particular that these connectors can be terminated to various cables in a quick and simple way without special […]
New Guide Describes Benefits of Bal Seal Capabilities
A new guide highlights the benefits of collaborating with Bal Seal Engineering Inc. to develop sealing, connecting, conducting and EMI shielding solutions. Using photorealistic images, the four-page guide describes how the company’s precision-engineered Bal Seal Canted Coil Spring® is employed as a seal energizer or stand-alone electrical-mechanical component to improve overall equipment performance and reliability. […]
Fischer Connectors MOD 70
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New MM connector
Major trends in connector development over the last few years are miniaturisation and increased contact density. System integrators in various markets, such as automotive, testing and aviation, are looking to increase the number of sensors and data acquisition means. Naturally this requires more connectors and cables in reduced space. LEMO is extending its range of […]
