With the global drive to protect the environment and conserve energy, alternatives to fossil fuel are spearheading the demand for advanced, alternative energy vehicles. After years of development, manufacturers are continually looking for ways to ensure the quality and safety of hybrid and electric vehicles—especially for vibration and shielding performance. To meet this demand, TE […]
Automotive
DT-XT sealed connector system ensures reliability in complex vehicles
Today’s complex vehicles include more connectors than ever, which brings a higher risk of failure as one compromised seal on a single connector can result in the failure of an entire system. To address the reliability needs of its customers operating commercial vehicle applications in harsh environments, TE Connectivity (TE) has expanded its robust Industrial […]
Floating BTB connector designed for automotive powertrains
Hirose has developed a narrow pitch board-to-board connector ideally suited for internal connection of automotive powertrains including motor controllers. Combining shock and vibration resistance with high heat resistance up to 140°, the FX26 series connector delivers high reliability in harsh environment applications. Supporting a floating range of ±0.7 mm in the XY direction and ±0.75 […]
High voltage connector system for hybrid and electric vehicles
Automotive manufacturers are more frequently looking for smart and high-performing components able to meet the specific high-voltage requirements found in next generation hybrid and electric vehicles. To meet this need, TE Connectivity has developed the HC-STAK 25 High Voltage (HV) Interconnection System, a compact, robust and reliable high-performance connector solution to efficiently carry power from […]
High voltage connector system compact design for EVs
Automotive manufacturers are more frequently looking for smart and high-performing components able to meet the specific high-voltage requirements found in next generation hybrid and electric vehicles. To meet this need, TE Connectivity has developed the HC-STAK 25 High Voltage (HV) Interconnection System, a compact, robust and reliable high-performance connector solution to efficiently carry power from […]
SFP, SFP-DD, QSFP, QSFP-DD & OSFP Pluggable interconnects – a 2021 update
The 21-year-old Pluggable interconnect family is now being used for new accelerator, AV, camera, machine vision, medical, memory, NVM, and proprietary interface links. New market segment expansion seems likely to continue with link shipments rising and healthy unit forecasting. New higher speed 106G and 112G per lane pluggable products will be coming out this year, […]
0.5mm-pitch floating board-to-board connectors boasts 16 Gpbs high-speed transmission
Kyocera Corporation has introduced a new 0.5mm-pitch floating board-to-board connector series (F/P*1 = 170%) for high-speed 16Gbps data transmission. Sold under the 5652 Series designation, the new connectors can float within ±0.85mm for easy and accurate mating. They are available now. Furthermore, the 5652 Series are Kyocera’s first connectors to use the new “FloXY” brand […]
Space-saving connectors offer high-bandwidth automotive connectivity
Amphenol RF is proud to introduce the Automate Mini-FAKRA connector series, the latest in automotive interconnect technology. This series offers a space-conscious, high-performance interface which is critical to the next generation of vehicle applications. Supporting up to 20 Gbps data transmission, they reduce installation requirements by up to 80% compared to previous FAKRA products. The […]
TE Connectivity’s AmpSeal 16 high temperature connectors now available
As an extension of the well-proven and widely known AmpSeal 16 series, TE Connectivity’s AmpSeal 16 high temperature connectors are now available to customers. These new connectors offer greater temperature range and increased design options. Compared to 125°C for the standard AmpSeal 16 connectors, the high temperature connectors allow for a 20% increased temperature range […]
USB A connectors tested to 10,000 – 20,000 mating cycles
GCT has launched two USB A connectors with extended mating cycles and enhanced current rating over standard products. The USB1130 and USB1135 are the latest additions to the USB range and are perfect for fast charging and high traffic applications. The USB1130 is a USB-A 2.0 connector tested to 10,000 mating cycles, and the USB1135 […]