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 […]
Electrical/Instrumentation
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 […]
12-Pin power connectors optimized for harsh environments
CDM Electronics now stocks Binder-USA’s newly designed member of the HEC (Harsh Environment Connector) family. Engineered to deliver uncompromised performance in demanding environmental conditions, the new 12-pin HEC circular connectors offer power interconnect solutions to a variety of commercial, industrial, agricultural, military and aerospace applications. These lightweight-plastic cable connectors are UL and VDE Certified, and […]
New highly reliable one-way connectors for harsh environments
C&K Components has launched its new Space Splice high-reliability connecting solution. A compact, easy-to-use alternative to manual splicing, the new, one-way Space Splice high-reliability connectors deliver high radiation and temperature resistance, low residual magnetism, and low degassing, and — manufactured in accordance with ESA/ESCC specifications — meet the highest quality requirements for satellite, payload, and […]
Gen 6 32Gb fiber channel portfolio
ATTO Technology, Inc.has announced the availability of its new Gen 6 Fibre Channel product portfolio. With a 20-year track record of Fibre Channel innovation, the announcement confirms ATTO’s position as a provider of next-generation solutions that solve the highest bandwidth demands for content creation and enterprise markets. The new Gen 6 line includes Celerity 32Gb […]
CableEye Micromatch connector board CB49
CAMI Research Inc. has announced a new board for its CableEye cable and harness testing systems. Populated with solder pads to accept a suite of TE-Connectivity Micro-MaTch connectors, the board addresses markets plagued by vibration and fretting corrosion, and requiring “miniaturized connectivity”. Rated to 500Vdc/350Vac, the CB49 may be used on all CableEye models. CAMI […]