In addition to energy and data, highly automated production plants require the reliable and powerful transmission of signals from measuring, control and regulation devices and systems. Minimal downtimes are a decisive factor in the profitability of production plants, according to engineers at HARTING, Espelkamp, Germany. And unpredictable failures, for example due to negligence, fire or […]
Electrical/Instrumentation
ERNI connectors for industrial drives and controllers
Industrial automation requires constant, reliable connectivity for high-vibration environments. Miniaturization is also a challenge for interconnect designs, but it does not imply foregoing electromechanical reliability and mating integrity to achieve density and space savings, according to officials at ERNI Electronics, Richmond, Va. Connectors with a contact pitch of 1.27 mm (0.050 in.) or less are […]
Powerful D-subs from In2Connect
D-sub connectors were arguably the first and most widely established in/out (I/O) interface connector, according to officials at In2Connect UK Ltd., based in Ropley, Hampshire. The connectors are so-called because of their trapezoidal (vaguely “D” shaped) shell which provides mechanical protection, shielding and built-in polarization when mating male to female, whether cable-end or panel mounted. […]
Simple adapter converts straight connectors to angles
The ibow angle adapter from igus Inc., East Providence, R.I., converts straight, round connectors to angled ones. It reportedly permits fast, easy and safe connection of circular connectors at a user-defined angle. The product lets workers plug in connectors “around corners” quickly and flexibly, according to the company. And it is also suited for retrofit […]
Mencom introduces low-profile housings for panel interface connectors
Mencom has introduced new low-profile enclosures for Panel Interface Connectors (PIC). The PIC, also known as programming ports or programming interfaces, provides the ability to communicate with a device inside a cabinet without opening the cabinet door. This helps prevent potential safety hazards (such as Arc Flash) associated with opening an electrical panel. Utilizing a […]
Floating 3-piece mezzanine connector from Hirose supports high-speed transmission up to 15 Gbps
Hirose has launched an SMT board-to-board connector that uses a unique 3-piece floating contact system to simplify assembly and support high-speed transmission capability up to 15 Gbps. Designed for high-speed transmission applications that require multiple stacking connectors on the same PCB, the 0.5-mm pitch FX10-3 series connector is the latest addition to Hirose’s FunctionMax family. […]
PushPull connection to PCB saves on assembly time
HARTING’s M12 PCB angled D coded with PushPull is now available for direct transmission from the cable to the printed circuit board. The M12 PCB connection is now also equipped with the fast, time-saving PushPull system. In the future, it will no longer require more space for the attachment of tools. Simply insert it and a […]
Hirose develops industry’s first low-profile FPC-to-board connector with positive lock
Hirose has launched a new low-profile flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector that supports FPC applications in a small package, and operates at USB 3.1 gen 2 speeds up to 10 Gbps. The DF40GL series is ideal for daughter boards in USB Type C Applications. Featuring a pitch of only 0.4 mm and a height of […]
ODU expands it ODU-MAC modular hydrid connector lines
ODU is promoting to the U.S. market its advanced modular hybrid connector solutions designed for high reliability rugged test platforms. Dubbed the ODU-MAC line, these designs use ODU’s modular nature and its spindle locking system for easy connection and disconnection. The ODU-MAC portfolio includes: ODU-MAC White-Line that offers manual mating up to 100,000 mating cycles; […]
Sorting out USB Connectors
The variety of USB connector styles available can be confusing. But the recent release of USB 3.1 will likely speed the phase-out of some older versions and help simplify the specification of cables and connectors involved in the charging of peripherals. Leland Teschler • Executive Editor Engineers designing with the widely used USB standard can […]
