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What are 1-phase and 3-phase AC power connectors & standards?

April 1, 2022 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

Power connectors are primarily designed to ensure a safe and reliable connection of devices to AC mains power, although they are generally specified for AC and DC voltages. AC receptacles and plugs come in various configurations with different blade widths, shapes, positions, and dimensions, designed to make them safe to use and non-interchangeable with different […]

Filed Under: EE sync, Electronics, FAQ, Featured, Markets Tagged With: faq

Six key considerations when selecting and integrating GHz connectors into 5G applications

March 31, 2022 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

Connectors are essential components in radio frequency (RF) systems, especially in high-frequency applications like Gigahertz (GHz) 5G devices. Designers have a broad range of connectors to choose from, but there are a few key parameters to consider when narrowing down the choices. Six keys to selecting and integrating GHz connectors include physical size, frequency range […]

Filed Under: Basics, EE sync, FAQ, Featured, Microwave, RF, Telecom/Data Tagged With: faq

Why and how are medical connectors and standards different?

March 30, 2022 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

Medical connectors are different because medical applications are different. Medical systems require high reliability like industrial systems, but they have unique challenges where failure or unreliable operation can be life-threatening. A few examples include: Materials qualified for medical connectors are often specified to prevent bacteria growth and ensure that the connection system withstands sterilization or […]

Filed Under: EE sync, Electronics, FAQ, Featured, Markets, Medical Tagged With: faq

What’s the status of EV charging connector standards?

March 29, 2022 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

Connectors for electric vehicle (EV) charging are both standardized and changing. On one level, EV charging connectors are standardized based on today’s technology limitations. There are standards in major regional markets, including North America, Japan, the European Union, and China. But current charging technologies are power limited. This FAQ begins with a review of EV […]

Filed Under: Automotive, Basics, EE sync, Electronics, FAQ, Featured, Markets Tagged With: faq

SV Microwave pre-tinned PCB connectors mitigates gold remnants in solder joint

March 29, 2022 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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As part of its proven high-performance, high-density SMP and SMPM series, Amphenol SV Microwave has introduced pre-tinned, de-golded PCB connectors. The are now available from Interstate Connecting Components, division of HEILIND MIL-AERO. These connectors utilize a unique and proprietary method for removing gold in the solder area of RF connectors. The automated de-golding process mitigates undesirable remnants […]

Filed Under: Aerospace, DW sync, EE sync, Markets, Military, PCB connector Tagged With: interstateconnectingcomponents

Fischer Connectors enables sensor data transmission and connectivity for wind-powered SP80 boat

March 22, 2022 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

3D renderings of the SP80 sailing on water (photo courtesy of SP80)

Fischer Connectors’ solutions support the transmission of sensor data for the wind-powered SP80 boat setting out to reach the phenomenal speed of 80 knots, and thereby break the long-standing world sailing speed record of 65.45 knots. During the development of its boat that is now close to its final design phase, the SP80 team has […]

Filed Under: DW sync, Featured, Industry News, marine, Markets Tagged With: fischerconnectors

Mil-spec connectors can be adapted for commercial applications

March 16, 2022 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

Cinch Connectivity Systems announced the expansion of the Mil/Aero Circular MD801 Series. The Mil/Aero Circular MD801 is a lightweight, ultraminiature connector with small form factors and high-density capabilities, ideal for aerospace, military, and other harsh environment applications. With the features meeting Military Standard (MIL-SPEC) classifications, this product can also be adapted to accommodate commercial applications. Additional […]

Filed Under: Aerospace, EE sync, Electronics, Markets, Military

Right-angle BNC designed for pick-and-place assembly

March 15, 2022 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Samtec now offers a 75 Ohm High-Density BNC solution (HDBNC Series) with an exclusive, balanced right-angle design ideal for high volume pick-and-place manufacturing (-BM1D & -BM2D die-cast options). Designed primarily for use in advanced broadcast video equipment, Samtec HDBNC Series was tested to the latest SMPTE 2082 12G-SDI pass/fail specifications, with return loss measurements surpassing […]

Filed Under: Electronics, Markets, Products Tagged With: samtec

A complete guide to modular connectors

March 8, 2022 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

First developed in the 1960s and becoming more publicly available in the early 1970s, modular connectors were born out of necessity to provide a more simple, “modular” interconnection system for phone systems, data networks, and low-speed serial connections. During that same timeframe, the FCC developed a registration system for modular connectors, known as Registered Jacks […]

Filed Under: Basics, EE sync, Electrical/Instrumentation, Electronics, Featured, Markets, Telecom/Data Tagged With: cuidevices

Increased connectivity options with waterproof IP67 RP-TNC connectors

March 7, 2022 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Amphenol RF IP67 waterproof RP-TNC connectors

Amphenol RF is pleased to announce the expansion of the popular miniature-sized TNC interface with an additional reverse polarity (RP) configuration. This straight cable mount RP-TNC plug is designed for the popular LMR-240 low loss cable and is engineered to meet all IP67 specifications in the mated and unmated conditions. RP-TNC connectors are ideal for […]

Filed Under: DW sync, EE sync, Industrial, Markets, Military, Products, RF Tagged With: AmphenolRF

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