Contributed by Derek Hunt, Application Specialist at Omnetics Connector Corp. In the world of circular connectors, thousands of styles, sizes, configurations and functionality types are available. IP67–rated connectors in particular are becoming more and more common in both standard and custom configurations. These assemblies focus around a watertight seal and are specifically designed to withstand shock, […]
Military
Insert arrangements for ARINC receptacle connector
New insert arrangements from TE Connectivity, Harrisburg, Pa., are available for its ARINC 600 Next Generation Receptacle connectors. These connectors are ideal for commercial and military avionics for air-to-ground communications, in-flight entertainment and collision avoidance, and they deliver significant cost and weight savings. New insert arrangements that support cost and weight savings include: 60 position for […]
Connector features square flange receptacle shell
The CeeLok FAS-T connector from TE Connectivity (TE), Harrisburg, Pa., is now available in square flange receptacle shell versions for both wire-applied and printed circuit board-applied applications. This connector easily meets 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, with ample headroom for even the most stringent link budgets. The connector achieves strong signal integrity due to the patented T-shaped […]
An introduction to circular connectors
The past week, I’ve seen several press releases come across my desk for circular connectors, so it got me thinking about what they are used for. I’m working on getting materials specifically about M12 circular connectors, but here’s a quick rundown on what circular connectors are used for, mostly in part from information supplied by […]
Micro-sized connectors for multiple pin interconnection systems
Micro-sized, (0.050 in. pitch), connectors in compact metal or over-molded polymer shells offer major size and weight reductions for circuits requiring multiple pin interconnection systems. Omnetics offers an extensive array of micro-circular connector styles and formats using its specially designed flex-pin contacts. These configurations are available solder cup, thru-hole and pre-wired up to 26 gauge […]
Molex to showcase military, aerospace connectors at MILCOM
I’ve got military and aerospace connectors on the brain this week, with back-to-back posts from contributing author Dave Brearley about the importance of connectors to the industry, as well as a recent release from Molex, Lisle, Ill., about its offerings to these markets. Key to all three of these articles is the ability to safely […]
Special considerations for military connectors
A colleague in the standards community once pointed out that “The nice thing about standards is that there are so many of them.” Military standard connectors clearly illustrate the wisdom in his statement. Military standards bodies have done their best to specify individual connectors in such a way that multiple sources can be used without […]
Nano connectors offer speeds to 2 Gb/sec
Omnetics’ Nano miniature Bi-lobe connectors are designed and connected to impedance controlled cable systems to provide high quality signal integrity for high-speed Gigabit signal processing needs between components and systems in highly rugged environments, such as helicopter systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and other military applications. They reduce space and weight. While previous versions of micro-connectors […]
Newark element14 Offers New Amphenol RF Connector Line
Newark element14 is stocking Amphenol RF’s new line of high-density (HD) BNC connectors. The products deliver true 50 and 75-ohm performance in a footprint 51 percent smaller than traditional BNC connectors with four times the density. Engineered to enhance the performance of mechanical and electrical devices, the new line features the push-and-turn interface of a […]
Military, aerospace connectors withstand extreme temperatures
Dualobe connectors from TE Connectivity, Harrisburg, Pa., are designed to withstand extreme temperatures in harsh environments within the military and commercial aerospace industries. They are lightweight, customizable and reliable. Featuring TE’s Nanonics connectors, they work in temperatures from –200° to 200°C. These nanominiature D-style rectangular connectors are available in machined aluminum and molded plastic shells […]
