Amphenol RF has expanded its N-Type connector product series to reach an extended frequency range of 18 GHz. The reliable medium-sized connector features the familiar threaded coupling mechanism and provides engineers with a durable, weatherproof interconnect solution with excellent low PIM performance. The new 18 GHz N-Type connectors will offer greater design opportunities with a […]
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Multigig RT 3 backplane connector exceeds 25 Gb/sec
TE Connectivity (TE), Harrisburg, Pa., has launched its fastest rugged backplane connector, the MULTIGIG RT 3 connector. TE’s MULTIGIG RT 3 connectors support speeds of 25-plus Gb/sec, making them among the fastest rugged backplane connectors for embedded computing or VPX systems currently on the market. The ruggedized design makes these connectors ideally suited to withstand […]
Stainless-steel D-sub connectors meet demand for nontoxic applications
TE Connectivity, Harrisburg, Pa., recently released its new line of rugged Amplimite D-subminiature (D-sub) connectors that put the same corrosion resistance of connectors made with cadmium into an environmentally-friendly, stainless-steel housing. The new stainless-steel housing is designed to meet the performance requirements of MIL-DTL-24308, offering up to 500 hours of resistance to salt spray in […]
Lightweight 60 A contactors provide faster power switching
TE Connectivity, Harrisburg, Pa., has released its newly developed CII FCC-360 contactors. The 60-A contactors are smaller, lighter and offer higher resistive contact ratings than similar products on the market. TE’s compact CII FCC-360 contactors are engineered to save valuable space and weight in power distribution systems, COTS (Commercial Off the Shelf) equipment and 50- and […]
CombiTac modular connector systems on display at MD&M West
Next week, Stäubli Electrical Connectors will be displaying a variety of industrial connector devices at MD&M West in its booth 653. A key highlight will be its CombiTac Modular Connector System, which allows users to combine various contact types such as power, signal, data, thermocouple, coaxial, fiber optic, pneumatic and hydraulic connections in a compact frame or […]
Two-day value-added assembly offered on Mil-Spec connectors
Interstate Connecting Components, (ICC), a division of Heilind Mil-Aero is now offering two-day value-added assembly on MIL-DTL-83513 (M83513) Micro-D connectors from Glenair, a leading manufacturer of harsh environment connectors, backshells and cable assemblies. ICC stocks Glenair’s M83513 connectors in both QPL-approved MIL-SPEC and MWDM COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) versions, with one of the largest selections in […]
3.00-mm pitch power connectors with 10 A current capacity
In keeping with the company’s core objective of providing elevated levels of performance in the most compact of components, Harwin’s expansive M300 family comprises robust cable-to-board, board-to-board and cable-to-cable power connectors. Available in 3, 6 and 10 contact formats, these units can be accompanied by a variety of cable assembly options (with lengths from 150 […]
SOURIAU invests in R&D for new manufacturing processes
The European REACH regulation, which aims to ensure a high level of protection for human health and the environment, imposes strict rules on the use of chemical substances. Hexavalent chromium used in the surface treatment of numerous SOURIAU products is one of the prohibited substances. With the desire to keep its technical leadership in connectors for harsh environments […]
Circular plastic connectors from TE meet UL and U.S. Defense criteria
TE Connectivity offers circular plastic connectors (CPC) as a standard, rugged and reliable solution suitable for multiple applications. The connectors are now UL Recognized (File No. E28476) and meet criteria for CSA Certification (LR 7189) from the United States Department of Defense. “In addition to achieving both the UL and CSA certification, TE’s CPC products […]
High-speed Cat6A connector is designed for military
Amphenol Socapex has its latest member to the high-speed connector family, a Cat.6A, 10 Gb/s Ethernet solution packed into a MIL-DTL-38999 Series III derived shell: The TVμCom-10Gb+. The μCom series is a new range of Ethernet connectors designed to meet the requirements of the latest military industry trends: miniaturization, very high-speed and robustness for use in harsh […]