Molex Incorporated is committed to helping medical design engineers meet the growing demand for smaller, more portable devices without sacrificing performance and reliability. The company will showcase a wide range of its advanced products at MD&M West, February 10 – 12, Anaheim, CA, booth 1746. Molex electronic solutions are designed for a range of healthcare […]
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Cable connector for heavy-duty off-road machines
The SOURIAU (part of Esterline Connection Technologies) WME cable connector series is uniquely approved by the EN 16330 for both outside and inside cabin connectivity. This European Standard applies to power systems, drive implements and attachments such as street cleaning brushes, snow plows, etc., to ensure interchangeability of vehicles and implements to resolve both the compatibility issue and ensure […]
Learn how the IoT will impact connectors in our weekly Technology Tuesdays Podcast
In our first Design World Technology Tuesdays Podcasts for the month of February, I spoke with HARTING North America Inc.’s President & CEO Jon DeSouza about the impact Industry 4.0 or the Internet of Things (IoT) will have on interconnect technologies. In addition, DeSouza touches on wireless connectivity in industrial designs, and how this move […]
6 traits of non-spill connectors
By Grant Wilhelm, Senior Design Engineer, CPC (Colder Products Co.) How quick disconnect connectors evolved for low-pressure fluid handling The term non-spill, when discussing couplings, describes a specific type of connector meant to reduce spillage to near zero whenever it is disconnected. This is often achieved through the design of the valves housed within the […]
RoHS-compliant black zinc nickel plated adapters for military applications
TE Connectivity (TE), Harrisburg, Pa., announced the approval of new RoHS-compliant black zinc nickel “Z” plating for AS85049 adapters /82 to /90. AS85049 is a military specification for connector accessories designed to work with military connectors like those built to MIL-DTL-38999. “This solution helps our customers reduce cadmium usage and provides enhanced performance,” said Daniel Redmon, […]
LEMO releases new watertight connector
LEMO, Rohnert Park, Calif., has recently announced a new watertight connector, the 0T Series, which offers a new innovative design for the defense/security, test and measurement, medical and any other market/application that requires a watertight connection. It is a small, watertight connector using the same original LEMO Push-Pull technology. Based on the LEMO B Series, the 0T Series […]
FCI introduces BarGuide connector for high-power distribution
FCI, Singapore, released BarGuide Power Connectors to meet the ever evolving demands for high power distribution in high density packaging. They are used to provide high amperage connections between busbars and circuit boards. BarGuide connectors provide a current carrying capability from 60-250 A, based on specific pins’ size. They are available with press fit PCB […]
Molex acquires SDP Telecom
Molex Incorporated, an interconnect and cable assembly provider, announced that it and certain of its affiliates have acquired SDP Telecom. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, SDP designs and manufactures RF/microwave solutions for the wireless communications industry. “Together, Molex and SDP will broaden our RF/Microwave product capabilities and create additional value for our customers in the growing […]
The right connector for low-pressure fluid handling: A 3-Step Guide
By Grant Wilhelm, Senior Design Engineer, Colder Products Co. A wide range of products function by transferring liquids or gasses through small-diameter tubing—from patient beds and in vitro diagnostics in the medical market, ink management systems in printers and liquid cooling systems in server racks to condiment delivery in food applications and fuel lines in marine and […]
FCI augments SCA-2 storage connector system
FCI, Singapore, announced today the extension of its storage family with the 12 G Single Connect Attachment-2 (SCA-2) Connector System. The latest range of SCA-2 connectors allows the hard disk drive to interface with the backplane in enterprise storage systems. The connector design and its PCB footprint is enhanced resulting in improved impedance, insertion and […]