Last week, we talked about how industrial connector plug designs evolved through the 1990s, growing ever smaller and more flashy in design. More recently, these modern industrial connector plug designs have been even more miniaturized and streamlined for lightweight, simple use. For example, during the 2000s, industrial design changed dramatically. Connectors shrunk another 20-30% to mostly […]
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ODU-USA launches printed circuit board options
ODU, a worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing high performance connector solutions and cable assemblies, is introducing to the US market printed circuit board options as part of their complete connector portfolio for vision systems. The German company offers options for printed circuit boards as well as advanced cable assembly integrated solutions. ODU AMC, ODU […]
Molex Launches the MXMag Gigabit Single-Port RJ45 Connector
Molex has introduced the MXMag Gigabit Single-Port RJ45 connector. With options suitable for automated reflow-solder assembly, the integrated magnetic jack provides OEMs with a high-speed assembly solution without compromising the robust and reliable through-hole PCB connection. Traditionally, RJ45 connectors with integrated magnetics are hand placed and wave soldered to ensure that the through-hole PCB connection […]
Jonhon launches anti-explosion electrical connectors
ExBII series electrical connectors are anti-explosion electrical connectors designed for petroleum top drive systems (mechanical device on a drilling rig that provides clockwise torque to the drill string to facilitate the process of drilling a borehole). They are flame-proof and the ingress protection level is IP 68. These highly reliable connectors can be used in both the top […]
Turck releases overmolded J1939 Deutsch connectivity solution
Turck has released an overmolded J1939 Deutsh connectivity solution. The fully assembled solution increases longevity and durability while reducing installation time. The newly designed offering provides an ideal solution for mobile equipment and oil and gas applications, where environmental factors such as shock, vibration, cold temperatures, moisture, and oils can affect performance. Thanks to its […]
What developments are impacting Extoll IO connectors and cables?
The current 10Gbps per lane Extoll IO interface system uses high-speed interconnects based on SAMTEC’s HD16 connectors and cable assemblies. This 12 lane connector system was chosen because it is smaller and lighter than the CXP 12 lane InfiniBand connector as has increased port density on the front plate of a network switch. This IO […]
ERNI Electronics expands its MicroStac family
ERNI Electronics has expanded its 0.8 mm MicroStac SMT connector series to encompass antimagnetic versions with 12 pin (single row) and 54 pin (dual row). The MicroStac components are based on a patented hermaphroditic design. The special design enables reduced logistic and inventory costs. The powerful combination of the extreme miniaturization and its innovative design makes […]
ERNI Electronics introduces optimized high-speed connectors
Introducing the new ERmet ZDpro connector family, ERNI Electronic paves the way to 100G ATCA systems. The ERmet ZDpro connectors are an enhancement of the ERmet ZD family. This high-speed differential Hard Metric connector system enables data rates of greater than 25 Gbit/s and is the first connector system that meets the requirements for 100G […]
ERNI Electronics expands its portfolio on IDC terminals
ERNI Electronics expands its offering on IDC terminals. New variants for stranded wires (AWG24/7 and AWG26/7) are added to the existing offering for solid wires AWG24/1 and AWG22/7 (stranded wires). Wires with a maximum diameter of 1.1 mm (incl. isolation) can be handled. The new IDC terminals and the already available AWG22 variants are also […]
Doubled security: SMC Secure Lock connectors from ERNI Electronics
ERNI Electronics continues enhancements of the popular SMC 1.27 mm product line for ruggedized applications and requirements. The proven design of the double-sided stamped and formed spring contact provides a highly-reliable electrical connection that customers have come to rely on. Rugged applications have demanded an even more secure mechanical connection between the two mated components. […]