Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp., Inc. announces the widespread release of their # 36 contact, a unique contact designed to accept a wide range of lead sizes while providing low insertion force and high current carrying capacity. The receptacles assembled with the # 36 contacts are produced in a variety of termination styles to address the many […]
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Flexible cables perform to 43.5 GHz
Cables available in three standard lengths with SMA, 2.92 mm, and 2.4 mm end connectors. Samtec’s LL043 Series Nitrowave microwave cable assemblies have performance is optimized from DC to 43.5 GHz with a maximum VSWR of 1.4:1. The 43.5 GHz bandwidth lets the cables operate at 5G mmWave frequencies as well as those used in […]
Spring-loaded adapters connect SMP, SMPM, and SMPS connectors
Fairview Microwave has launched its new spring-loaded adapters for the SMP, SMPM, and SMPS connector series. Available in a variety of lengths, the adapters are designed for high-frequency applications where reliability and precision are critical. The new adapters offer enhanced performance for RF connectivity, making them essential for industries such as telecommunications, aerospace and defense. […]
Custom interface modules target IoT integration challenges
Weidmuller USA has launched its Custom PLC Interface Module program to improve device and field connectivity in a wide variety of Industry 4.0 applications. Designed to meet the specific application needs of a business, these new interface modules can be installed in control cabinets serving all industry sectors. In addition, Weidmuller offers complete engineering, prototype, […]
mmWaves bring interconnect challenges to 5G and 6G
Signals in the mmWave range require extra care and more expensive components than at sub-6 GHz frequencies. Data demands keep pushing for more bandwidth in wireless networks, and this trend will surely continue. AI, autonomous vehicles, AR/VR, and other technologies will see to that. The mmWave spectrum allocated for 5G can meet the bandwidth needs, […]
34-contact high-voltage connector achieves 5kV rating
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 […]
Dual-entry card-edge connectors rated up to 150VACRMS
KYOCERA AVX expanded its line of vertical card-edge connectors with the release of the new 9159-800 Series dual-entry card-edge connectors — the industry’s first dual-entry card-edge connectors and the lowest-profile card-edge connectors in the KYOCERA AVX portfolio. Engineered to satisfy growing cross-market demand for card-edge connectors and persistent cross-market demand for compact, space-saving connectors, the new […]
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 […]
How do modular wiring harnesses support zonal architectures?
Vehicle wiring harnesses without a zonal architecture can have over 1,000 wires connecting over a hundred ECUs. They are difficult to fabricate and install, and changes can be difficult and costly to implement. However, using modular wiring harnesses in zonal architectures can overcome those challenges. A zonal architecture places electronic control units (ECUs) in multiple […]
Compact industrial sensor enhances control interface design
EBE sensors + motion’s magnetic panel potentiometer is designed for human-machine interfaces (HMI) delivers unprecedented durability with 1,000,000 operating cycles – 20 times longer than conventional wire and cermet alternatives. The compact MPE19 measures just 19mm in diameter and 20mm in height behind the front panel, making it ideal for space-constrained industrial applications. Its robust […]
