As NASA planned ever more ambitious robotic missions to Mars and beyond, it needed to develop technology to decelerate increasingly larger payloads traveling at supersonic speeds in thin atmospheres to new levels of performance. Current NASA technology dates to the Mars Viking missions of the 1970s. New technology now under development would allow larger, heavier […]
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Hirose’s new plug-in connector design
Hirose has developed a new plug-in connector designed to simplify assembly, installation and future maintenance of storage batteries. The new PS2 Series connectors plug-and-play design eliminates on-site cable wiring reducing worker exposure to electrical lines. The connector also reduces maintenance time by eliminating the need for disconnecting and reconnecting wires to the battery module. The […]
Nickel PTFE-plated connectors offer alternative to cadmium
TE Connectivity (TE) announces a new RoHS-compliant nickel PTFE plating for its DEUTSCH standard MIL-DIL-38999 Series III connectors. Along with TE’s recently announced black zinc nickel plating, this new coating further expands TE’s response to new environmental regulations that reduce the use of cadmium. The nickel PTFE plating is Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) qualified, and […]
M12 CANopen integrated motors
Lexium MDrive® integrated motor systems expand industrial field bus communication options with the release of CANopen with M12 circular connectors on NEMA motor sizes 23 & 34. The robust package of Lexium MDrive products is further enhanced by M12 circular connectors for industrial applications. Combined with its compact size, the integrated stepper motor, controller, I/O […]
ABB SNK series PI-spring terminal blocks
The new screwless SNK Series PI-Spring Terminal Block from ABB Low Voltage Products division features patented spring design that enables the installer to lock a screwdriver onto a terminal connected to unprepared flexible conductors. This innovation frees the installer’s hands to manipulate wires and hold circuit drawings. SNK Series PI-Spring Terminal Blocks combine push-in and […]
CDFP MSA’s 400gbps interoperable hot pluggable modules
The CDFP Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) is pleased to release specifications for the CDFP 2.0 interoperable hot pluggable modules. Designed for resource intensive applications in telecommunications, networking and enterprise computing environments, the CDFP interface enables data rates of 25 Gbps over 16 lanes for an aggregate of 400 Gbps on a single module with excellent signal […]
Molex’s microSD/micro-SIM combo connector
Molex Incorporated introduces the microSD/micro-SIM combo connector, which provides mobile device manufacturers with a highly versatile connector with a lower profile and more compact size than competitive products. The push-pull, normal-mount combo connector, which features a 2.28 mm height with detect switch, saves space by combining two card functions in one. This eliminates the need […]
New Han-HPR connectors with embedded RFID tags
HARTING has expanded its Han® HPR heavy duty power connector lineup with passive UHF RFID-equipped housings that lets users track data they define about the unit, like part numbers for requisitioning or purchasing replacements. Accessing configuration and parts information via RFID is a faster and easier way of tracking inventory and handling maintenance issues. The […]
Nickel PTFE-Plated DEUTSCH 38999 Connectors Offer Alternative to Cadmium
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity, announces a new RoHS-compliant nickel PTFE plating for its DEUTSCH standard MIL-DTL-38999 Series III connectors. Along with TE’s recently announced black zinc nickel plating, this new coating further expands TE’s response to new environmental regulations that reduce the use of cadmium. The nickel PTFE plating is Defense […]
New SlimStack™ SSB6 SMT Microminiature Board-to-Board Connectors
Molex Incorporated announces the launch of its new SlimStack™ SSB6 SMT microminiature board-to-board connectors. With an ultra-low profile (0.35 mm pitch) and compact size (0.60 mm height x 2.00 mm width, when mated), SlimStack SSB6 connectors are ideal for saving space in the compact packaging of smartphones and other portable mobile devices, as well as […]