Molex debuted its new BiPass I/O and Backplane Cable Assemblies at the DesignCon 2017 Expo last week in Santa Clara, CA. Combining QSFP+, ImpelTM or near-ASIC connectors with thin twinax cables, the BiPass I/O and Backplane Assemblies provide a low-insertion-loss alternative to PCB traces capable of meeting 112 Gbps PAM-4 (pulse-amplitude modulation) protocol. To meet […]
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Leoni proves successful in transferring 56 Gbps with its QSFP connectors
One of the newest developments in the QSFP (quad small form factor pluggable) connector design is the ability to reach 50-56 Gbps. Used for high-frequency data transmission in computer centers with four data pairs, it helps to make the connection between server, storage, switch, video and communication systems. Now comes news from Leoni, a European cable and […]
Molex showcases Impulse Orthogonal Direct backplane connector at DesignCon 2017
Molex will debut the Impulse Orthogonal Direct Backplane Connector System at the DesignCon 2017 Expo, Booth 619, February 1-2 in Santa Clara, Calif. Designed for high-density data center applications, the new Impulse connector system supports data rates of 56 Gbps NRZ and 112 Gbps PAM4 with superior signal integrity. The 2.00 mm column-to-column pitch of […]
TE Connectivity’s next-gen composite connectors provide rugged reliability in harsh environments
TE Connectivity has released its next generation ACT composite connectors within the DEUTSCH MIL-DTL-38999 series. The ACT series circular connectors are among the most versatile and popular circular mil spec input/output connectors in the world. These circular connectors offer composite shells providing up to 40% weight savings over aluminum connectors. MIL-DTL-38999 connectors are widely used […]
Compact I/O connector from Hirose downsizes industrial modules
Hirose, Downers Grove, Ill., has developed a rugged I/O connector with an innovative space-saving design that enables a size reduction of industrial modules. The IX Series connector provides a space savings of up to 65% compared to RJ45 solutions, and up to 28% compared to competing snap-in I/O connector offerings. The IX Series I/O connector […]
LEMO to display latest in medical connector and cable assemblies solutions at MD&M West
LEMO, Rohnert Park, Calif., will demonstrate its latest connection and cable solutions for medical applications in Booth #1955 during MDM West in Anaheim from February 7-9. The company plans to share some new LEMO products as well as a new solution for the next generation of catheter products including: Halo LED is a lighted flange that displays connection […]
Molex spotlights high-speed data connectivity at DesignCon 2017
Molex will showcase high-speed data connectivity solutions at DesignCon 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif., February 1-2. Molex’s booth 619 will feature next-generation technologies designed to meet rising data speeds and bandwidth in demanding networking and high-performance computing applications. “As more data is generated and infrastructure moves to the cloud, next-generation I/O and cabling solutions support […]
New Quick and Reliable “i-Clamp” IDC Wire Connectors
“i-Clamp” Insulation Displacement Connectors (IDC) for wire connectivity are the latest additions to Keystone Electronics full line of interconnect components and electronic hardware. These new devices provide a tamper proof, quick and reliable method for wire connections without stripping wires. The “i-Clamp” IDCs cleanly pierce the wire insulation and make a secure connection in one […]
OSFP interconnect: what is it?
OSFP, Octal Small Formfactor Pluggable, is a very new module and interconnect system in development that is targeted to support 400-G optical data links inside datacenters, campuses and external metro long reach. The private consortium OSFP MSA group was founded by Google and is led by Arista Networks. This consortium already has more than 50 […]
Mencom Corporation offers junction blocks to simplify automation connections
The industrial automation world is constantly searching for ways to increase installation reliability, speed up the installation process, and reduce downtime. Junction blocks often referred to as terminal blocks and distribution blocks provide a simple and effective way of consolidating connections from various types of control systems and sensors that have many I/O points. Mencom Junction […]