Molex, LLC debuted its new Impel Plus Backplane Connectors at the DesignCon 2016 Expo this week. An extension of the Impel Backplane Connector family, Impel Plus connectors include grounding tail aligners and smaller signal compliant pins. An innovative signal beam design improves insertion loss compared to in-line beams and pushes interface resonance frequency past 30 […]
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ODU-USA launches advanced miniature connector solutions available in 48 hours
ODU, Camarillo, Calif., announced 48-hour availability of its advanced ODU MEDI-SNAP miniature connector solutions to the US market. The German-engineered ODU MEDI-SNAP is a plastic circular connector with miniature push-pull locking designed for reusable and disposable medical applications. Available now in 48 hours, this connector solution is valuable to all the advanced medical applications designed […]
TE Connectivity showcases latest data connectors at DesignCon 2016
TE Connectivity (TE) today announced that it will showcase a range of industry-leading data communications connectivity solutions in booth 811 at the DesignCon 2016 Expo in Santa Clara, Calif. January 20-21. TE will offer both working demonstrations and displays of the latest data connector products delivering the speed, scalability, space-savings, reduced thermals, power and reach […]
microQSFP MSA Group releases specification for next-gen datacom connectivity
The members of the microQSFP (micro Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable) Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) group released draft mechanical specifications of the microQSFP module and cage. The module and cage draft mechanical details allow system designers, optical module makers and copper cable assembly providers across the industry to begin the process of developing next-generation hardware based on […]
Amphenol Industrial strengthens standard connector shell plating
Amphenol Industrial Products Group has enhanced its standard shell plating from standard cadmium to gray zinc over electroless nickel (Gray ZnNi) to be used in the harshest environments. Initially designed for use in marine applications, this plating is now used in military and industrial applications or where RoHS-compliant plating is required. Amphenol’s Gray ZnNi offers high […]
Rugged self-aligning, floating board-to-board connector
Hirose has designed a board-to-board connector with a highly reliable floating contact mechanism and self-alignment structure that simplifies assembly. Providing +/- 0.6mm floating in the X and Y axis directions, the FX20 Series absorbs mounting misalignment from multiple stacking connectors as well as PCB shrinkage caused by high temperatures. Ideal for industrial and vehicle applications, […]
CDM Now distributes Amphenol PCD Luminus Series of connectors for aerospace applications
CDM Electronics, a premier authorized distributor of electronic connectors and cables, now distributes the Amphenol Pcd Luminus Series of interconnect solutions engineered to support highly reliable low-to-moderate-power and communication signal transmission in military and commercial aerospace applications. The lightweight, cost-effective series comprises a range of connectors, receptacles, contacts and accessories in various configurations and arrangements […]
New connector board for CableEye testing systems
CAMI Research Inc. (Acton, MA) announces a new connector board for its CableEye cable and harness testing systems. Populated with eight, shielded RJ45 connectors, the boards may be used to test shielded or unshielded cables. Hipot rated to 500 Vdc/ 350 Vac, the CB18C may be used on all CableEye models. CAMI offers the CableEye […]
How have miniature connectors evolved?
As systems and components become smaller and smaller while at the same time requiring greater efficiency and higher speeds, connector miniaturization has become the norm. And with industrial-grade connectors, maintaining reliability and power with compact designs is critical to safe, secure and long-lasting equipment. Meeting the needs of military and medical markets Industries driving this miniaturization […]
Miniaturized electronics pose board connector challenges
Wearable and mobile electronics are getting smaller, and that’s a big problem. Their lack of internal space makes it difficult to find electrical components that will not only fit, but also perform reliably. This difficulty can be particularly noticeable when it comes to board level connectors. You can now source high-density connectors with terminal pitches […]