Industrial circular connectors are electrical coupling devices featuring a circular interface and cylindrical contact housing. They come in various materials, sizes, contact layouts, and coupling designs. Among them, M8, M12, M16, ½”-20, and M23 receptacles, which refer to the thread size on the coupling nuts, are widely used for connecting sensors and actuators in industries […]
Military
What are the connector challenges in hypersonic missiles?
Connectors in hypersonic missiles need to be small and lightweight and provide robust signal integrity for high-speed connectivity. The challenge is to provide the required performance and durability while enduring extremely high temperatures and high levels of shock and vibration. This article briefly examines the inside of a hypersonic missile and its operating environment. It […]
SMP3 vs. SMPS: why two standards?
The SPM3 and SMPS RF coax connectors are similar but slightly different. They are not entirely interchangeable, so we have two standards. If you research SMP3 and SMPS RF coax connectors, you might conclude that they are the same, completely interoperable, and interchangeable. They are indeed quite similar, with comparable performance specs and dimensions. Both […]
Board-to-board connector support 28 Gbps links
Samtec announces the availability of its SLH/TLH Series printed circuit board (PCB) to board (B2B) connectors that offer an ultra-low mated stack height down to 2 mm (.078″) and support 28 Gbps NRZ performance. SLH/TLH PCB board-to-board connectors are part of Samtec’s Ultra Micro line of products that maximize overall space and offer reliable connections […]
Angled RF connectors fit where straight connectors can’t
Fairview Microwave has announced the launch of its RF angled PCB connectors, engineered to meet the sophisticated needs of modern RF applications. They are offered in 1.85 mm, 2.4 mm, and 2.92 mm sizes. The connectors feature interfaces for frequencies ranging from DC to 67 GHz and cater to a diverse range of military defense […]
Aerospace connectors offer advanced EMI filtering options
Mobix Labs Inc. has launched new EMI filtered ARINC 404 and ARINC 600 connectors for defense and aerospace applications. These connectors can be customized with planar arrays, ceramic Pi Tubes, or chip capacitors to meet military specifications, balancing cost, quality, and performance. The connectors are designed to provide reliable performance with EMI filtering options to […]
RF interconnects boast 50 GHz performance
Samtec has expanded its SMPM Magnum RF product family with a new low-profile 3.94 mm (.155″) body height, right-angle option designed for channel density in low- or mid-band systems. The GPPC Series offers a low-profile, right-angle multi-port solution with performance up to 50 GHz. Magnum RF products are designed for space-limited applications requiring high operating frequencies, […]
Connector and cable interconnects solving problems and providing a path forward
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 […]
Ruggedized USB-C connector withstands harsh mil-aero environments
Amphenol Socapex announces the release of a ruggedized USB Type-C connector, USB3CFTV, based on the MIL-DTL-38999 series III standard. The USB3CFTV is a ruggedized solution designed to withstand harsh environments and demanding applications such as military communications, military planes, aerospace, commercial air, and naval applications. The connector features a Tri start thread coupling mechanism that […]
Interconnect system flies over circuits at 28 Gbits/s
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 […]