The invention of the modular jack and plug by Edwin Charles Hardesty, Charles Krumreiich, et al of Western Electric is, I believe, one of the most important moments in connector history. To set the stage: before 1975 in America, the telephone company owned all of the phones and leased them to customers. The phones were […]
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Bayonet-to-Bayonet couple IP67 sealed RJ45, USB, Fiber optic LC
To establish IP67 protected interfaces, modern industrial applications have high requirements concerning the connectors used. CONEC connectors are used in process control for factory automation, or data communication devices in harsh environments. In addition, they are also appropriate for outdoor use in network technology and telecommunications. CONEC supplements the product ranges IP67 RJ45 / USB […]
Large-flow medical-grade couplings
This summer, LinkTech Quick Couplings Inc., Ventura, Calif., will be launching two new large flow couplings for the medical market. Available in July, LinkTech will now offer the 60PP Series Large Flow couplings with 3/8-in. flow with both valved and non-valved configurations and the 60PS Series Large Flow couplings, which are produced in high performance […]
Molex Adds EXTreme Ten60Power™ Split Blade to its Portfolio
Molex Incorporated expands its EXTreme Ten60Power™ High Current Connector line of products with the introduction of the EXTreme Ten60 Split Blade contact system, allowing the company to meet an even wider range of power and signal requirements for data communications, telecommunications, and power supply customers requiring high current density and low power loss. The split […]
New Cabin Connector Systems Insert Replaces Two Legacy Connectors
TE Connectivity (TE), presents the new 16-02 insert for DEUTSCH DMC-M Single Module connectors. This new connector enables in-flight entertainment and other passenger cabin providers to replace two large, legacy connectors with a single, lightweight miniature connector; saving space, weight and cost. The new connector has been fully qualified to meet the requirements stipulated in […]
SMP connector line expanded by Pasternack
Pasternack Enterprises Inc., Irvine, Calif., expanded its inventory of SMP and mini SMP connectors, specially designed for wireless and military applications including high density interconnect modules, radar equipment, wireless base stations and medical lab equipment. Pasternack’s new SMP and mini-SMP (also referred to as SMPM) connectors are miniaturized push-on interconnects commonly used in high density, […]
TE Connectivity acquires underwater connector provider
TE Connectivity Ltd. has signed agreed to acquire the SEACON group, a provider of underwater connector technology and systems, for $490 million in cash. The SEACON group serves the military marine and sub-sea sectors for remotely operated vehicles (ROV) / autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV), oil and gas, environmental and oceanographic applications. “The acquisition of the […]
Orthogonal direct-power connector system from Molex
Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., recently introduced the EXTreme OrthoPower orthogonal direct-power connector system designed for routing power to backplane line cards in networking and telecommunications applications. The new EXTreme OrthoPower system uses a dedicated power card to power each line card for 30.0A in-and-out-routing, delivering a total of 60.0 A per module via split-blade technology. […]
Latching Micro-D connectors for high shock and vibration
Omnetics Connector Corp. now offers its new and improved latching Micro-D connector, which can be mated or un-mated without the need for a screwdriver or hand tools. Built to meet or exceed the testing specified in MIL-DTL-83513 specifications, the small, lightweight, high strength latching Micro-D connectors have passed extensive shock and vibration testing, and are […]
High-speed mezzanine connectors from TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity (TE), Harrisburg, Pa., has launched new extensions to its rugged, high-speed Mezalok mezzanine connector family. The new extensions include a stack height of 15 mm and a new 320 position size, which fill a height gap and add additional pin density. The Mezalok connector family has been designed specifically for mezzanine cards in […]