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What is the role of interconnects in continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)?

May 14, 2025 By Aharon Etengoff Leave a Comment

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) rely on precision electronic components — including specialized connectors and interconnects — to ensure accurate sensing, signal integrity, and reliable data transmission. This article reviews the core functionality of CGMs and highlights the key role of interconnects in these critical medical devices. It also explores how miniaturization drives next-generation CGM design, […]

Filed Under: Electronics, FAQ, Featured, Medical Tagged With: faq

What types of connectors are used in medical devices?

April 2, 2025 By Aharon Etengoff Leave a Comment

Medical devices of all sizes and types rely on connectors to ensure safe and reliable power delivery, data transmission, and fluid management. Many of these medical-grade connectors are rated for biocompatibility (ISO 10993), environmental sealing (IEC 60529), and electromagnetic interference (EMI) resistance (IEC 60601-1-2). This article highlights various medical connectors, such as implantable devices, card-edge […]

Filed Under: FAQ, Featured, Medical

Easy locking connector adapts to industrial requirements

March 4, 2025 By Emma Lutjen Leave a Comment

binder is expanding its portfolio: The easy locking connector (ELC) of the 570 series, originally developed for homecare applications and already proven in many medical applications, is now also available in black. This new color variant is the result of increased industry demand. The shock and vibration-resistant ELC remains available in a 12-pin version. The […]

Filed Under: Industrial, Industry News, Medical Tagged With: binder

34-contact high-voltage connector achieves 5kV rating

November 4, 2024 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

LEMO announces an advancement in its REDEL 2P High Voltage Series with the introduction of new connectors featuring 26 and 34 contacts at 5kV. This development builds upon LEMO’s established technical expertise and medical market experience, where the original REDEL 2P High Voltage Series with 2, 5, and 8 contacts has served as an industry […]

Filed Under: EE sync, Markets, Medical Tagged With: LEMO

Low-profile connectors reduce assembly steps

August 26, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Hirose has expanded its one action flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector family to include the smallest version to date. With a pitch of 0.25 mm, height of 0.65 mm and thickness of 0.2 mm, the FH82 Series FPC connector offers space-savings that enables a reduction in size of automotive, consumer, medical, smart home, wearable and other […]

Filed Under: Automation, connector components, Consumer, Medical, Products, Wearables Tagged With: Hirose

Spring-loaded board connectors add 50 mm pin pitch

July 16, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp., Inc. announces an expansion of our .050” (1.27 mm) pitch spring-loaded connectors, now available with either pointed or flat tip plungers. These new connectors add to our extensive offering of spring-loaded products, providing solutions for making optimal connections across a range of applications. The new 854 (Single row) and 855 (Double row) […]

Filed Under: connector components, Medical, Wearables Tagged With: millmaxmanufacturingcorpinc

Self-aligning panel connectors support up to 3 A

May 23, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Hirose has expanded its miniature connector offering to include a version with blind mating ability. Constructed with self-aligning elements, the HR34P Series panel mount connector guides itself into the correct mating position. Commonly used for rack-to-panel connectivity in base stations, industrial machinery, medical equipment, and more, the blind mating connector is designed for applications where the electrical […]

Filed Under: connector components, Industrial, Medical, Products Tagged With: Hirose

Connector and cable interconnects solving problems and providing a path forward

April 26, 2024 By Ed Cady Leave a Comment

Past and current data center hardware systems developers occasionally require and evaluate unexpected or previously unimagined connectivity solutions. These novel solutions often require a very short development cycle and low cost of ownership targets. Leading-edge test and measurement equipment developers sometimes need a good fast solution as a bridge product before qualifying a new connector […]

Filed Under: FAQ, Featured, Medical, Military, Products Tagged With: faq

Magnetically attached connectors attach to boards and cables

February 13, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp., Inc. is proud to introduce new Maxnetic connectors available in a variety of termination styles. These connectors provide designers flexibility in choosing the right magnetic connector combination for their interconnect needs. Magnetic connectors are ideal for applications requiring connections to be made quickly and easily such as charging systems for communications equipment; […]

Filed Under: connector components, Industrial, Medical, Products, Telecom/Data, Wearables Tagged With: millmax

Interconnect system flies over circuits at 28 Gbits/s

January 10, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Samtec, Inc. is shipping the Optical FireFly Micro Flyover System, the first interconnect system with the flexibility to use micro-footprint high-performance optical and copper interconnects interchangeably. Consisting of a transceiver, two-piece connector system, and cable, the FireFly Micro Flyover System supports 14, 16, 25, and 28 Gbps designs in x4, x8, and x12 configurations. The […]

Filed Under: Aerospace, connector components, Industrial, Medical, Military, Products Tagged With: samtec

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