Introducing the new ERmet ZDpro connector family, ERNI Electronic paves the way to 100G ATCA systems. The ERmet ZDpro connectors are an enhancement of the ERmet ZD family. This high-speed differential Hard Metric connector system enables data rates of greater than 25 Gbit/s and is the first connector system that meets the requirements for 100G […]
ERNI Electronics expands its portfolio on IDC terminals
ERNI Electronics expands its offering on IDC terminals. New variants for stranded wires (AWG24/7 and AWG26/7) are added to the existing offering for solid wires AWG24/1 and AWG22/7 (stranded wires). Wires with a maximum diameter of 1.1 mm (incl. isolation) can be handled. The new IDC terminals and the already available AWG22 variants are also […]
Doubled security: SMC Secure Lock connectors from ERNI Electronics
ERNI Electronics continues enhancements of the popular SMC 1.27 mm product line for ruggedized applications and requirements. The proven design of the double-sided stamped and formed spring contact provides a highly-reliable electrical connection that customers have come to rely on. Rugged applications have demanded an even more secure mechanical connection between the two mated components. […]
TE Connectivity’s broad lineup of QPL products available for large and small volume connector requirements
TE Connectivity (TE), has announced that many of its mil-spec connectors are immediately available, both directly from TE and also through its global distribution network. Though there has been general market turmoil related to the supply of mil-spec qualified 38999 and related connectors, TE remains ready and fully capable to meet companies’ large and small volume […]
AVX’s Wire-to-Wire connectors deliver considerable cost & space savings
AVX Corporation has released two new series of wire-to-wire (WTW) connectors that deliver considerable cost and space savings in a broad range of industrial electronics designs: the new 9286-200 Series reduced thru-wire connectors and 9286-250 reduced junction box connectors. These latest additions to AVX’s industry-proven 9286 family of poke-home discrete WTW connectors feature an active […]
Small industrial power connectors with type 4X ratings
Wieland Electric Inc., a leading global manufacturer of innovative electrical interconnect technology, has released a small industrial circular power connector with Type 4X/6P protection. Rated for 600V and 16A, the new RST MINI 5-pole, circular power connectors (RST16i5) are designed to simplify, speed up, and reduce the cost of wiring installations in lighting, building automation, […]
Complete end-to-end optical PAM-4 platform for 40/100/200/400GbE
Broadcom Limited has announced it now offers a complete end-to-end optical PAM-4 platform enabling transceiver developments for 40GbE, 100GbE, 200GbE and 400GbE data center interconnects. The platform consists of the key building blocks needed to create an effective optical transceiver to support high-speed data communications between servers and switches for modern data center networks. The […]
40 GHz bandwidth ATE socket for BGA240
Ironwood Electronics has recently introduced a new BGA socket design using high performance elastomer capable of 40 GHz, very low inductance, high endurance and wide temperature applications. The SMP-BGA-8007 socket is designed for 6.064×6.464 mm package size and operates at bandwidths up to 40 GHz with less than 1dB of insertion loss. The socket is […]
ITT Cannon introduces push-pull interconnect series PL for medical and industrial applications
ITT Corp.’s Cannon brand has launched a new line of high-performance, plastic push-pull interconnects for medical and industrial applications. The PL Series offers a quick connect-and-disconnect capability for cable-to-cable and cable-to-board applications. Its lightweight, sterilizable and easy grip design makes the connector series particularly well suited to the rigors of the medical device market. “ITT […]
PCB connection technology keeps pace with power demands
by Georg Grunenberg, Product Marketing, Business Unit, Device Connectors, and James Dunbar, Product Marketing Manager, Printed Circuit Board Connectors, Phoenix Contact As power electronics devices become more compact, it is up to PCB connector manufacturers to fit within these space constraints while helping to increase efficiency. Power electronics — as used in drive technology or […]
