LEMO, Rohnert Park, Calif., has recently made some design changes to its T Series, watertight (IP68) connectors. The outer shell design changed to LEMO’s iconic standard look (photo enclosed) and the connector now has three latches versus two latches. The T Series offers an innovative design for the defense/security, test and measurement, medical and any other market/application […]
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New line of USB 2.0 and 3.0 connectors expands CUI’s interconnect portfolio
CUI’s Components Group today announced an expansion to its existing portfolio of power, audio and signal connectors with the addition of a USB product line. The new connector family incorporates USB 2.0 and 3.0 connectors available in Type A, Type B, Micro AB, Micro B, Mini AB and Mini B USB versions. Able to support […]
Smiths Connectors introduces Vortex connector series
Smiths Connectors is unveiling its innovative high-pressure, high-temperature Vortex Connector Series, specifically designed for MWD, LWD and wireline applications. The Vortex Series provides exceptional protection of critical electronics in the harsh environment that is typical of oil and gas applications, allowing customers to exploit more demanding geographies and geologies with deeper drilling and fracking capabilities. […]
AVX announces availability of micro SIM card connectors
AVX Corp. announces the 5236 Series µSIM memory card connectors from Kyocera Connector Products. Available in both single- and dual-card versions, both of which share a common PCB layout and feature 33% more signal pins than comparable connectors — eight for the single and 16 for the double — 5236 Series connectors feature a shell […]
TT Electronics revolutionizes the soldier wearables market with garment connector
TT Electronics launched its mag Net soldier connector, the world’s first and only C4I2 MIL-spec connector specifically designed for textile mounting. Unlike circular barrel connectors, mag Net is a robust, flush rectangular solution with a self-aligning, automatic magnetic latching system that enables the easiest ever, one-handed blind mating. This system will be showcased by TT […]
HARTING to showcase innovative connector and cabling tech at InnoTrans
HARTING Technology Group will use this year’s InnoTrans, September 20-23, in Berlin, to showcase its innovative new products for cabling slated to be used in rail transport in future. The spotlight will be on the new solutions “M12 with Magnetics” and “M12 PushPull” in the area of Ethernet connectivity, as well as the optical control […]
HDMI releases alternate mode for USB Type-C connector
HDMI Licensing, LLC announced that it is releasing the HDMI Alternate Mode (“Alt Mode”) developed by the HDMI Founders for the USB Type-C Specification. This will allow HDMI-enabled source devices to utilize a USB Type-C connector to directly connect to HDMI-enabled displays, and deliver native HDMI signals over a simple cable without the need for […]
Ruggedized Connectors Optimized for Military and Aerospace Applications
Announced by CDM Electronics, a premier authorized distributor of electronic connectors and cables, is the availability of Eaton’s micro-military circular connector series precision engineered for a broad spectrum of harsh environment applications ranging from C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) to space flight. Comprised of the M1 (dual start) and M5 Series […]
What are SAS 24G drive and backplane connectors?
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) storage systems I/O interface and its data transmission rate and interconnect types are expanding again. SCSITA, the SCSI Trade Association, has been marketing, driving and supporting the next generation SAS 4.0 running at 24 Gbps full throughput per lane, though the actual data rate is 22.5 Gbps. The industry standards group […]
Secure, waterproof connectors allow for remote control of subsea robots
In environments where connectors and cables are exposed to high pressures and submerged in water for extended periods, secure and waterproof electrical connections are vital for ensuring that installations can be easily assembled, modified and maintained. This is especially true for remotely operated vehicles or ROVs. These subsea robots connect to ships with data […]