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USB-C connector withstands 5.35 Grms vibration in harsh environments

May 13, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Fischer Connectors has expanded the Fischer UltiMate Series with a pre-cabled USB-C connector featuring the company’s new Ratchet Locking System (RLS). The connector maintains connection stability during vibration and shock for data transfer in sectors including defense, mining, construction, motorsports, and railways. The Fischer UltiMate USB-C connector with RLS combines data transmission capabilities with mechanical […]

Filed Under: connector components, Consumer, Ethernet, Military, Rail, Telecom/Data, USB Type C Tagged With: fischerconnectors

SMA connectors deliver 9 GHz frequency in 165 °C environments

May 2, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce new high-performance SMA connectors suited for use with versatile high-frequency 0.81 mm cable or 1.32 mm Double Shielded cable. These SMA plugs feature a threaded coupling mechanism ensuring a secure connection even in rigorous applications. The connectors are tested for up to 500 mating cycles, guaranteeing durability and reliability. […]

Filed Under: Aerospace, Antennas, connector components, Telecom/Data Tagged With: AmphenolRF

Cable assemblies connect 2.92 mm to SMP

February 14, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Amphenol RF introduces additional pre-configured 2.92 mm cable assembly configurations which feature a 2.92 mm connector and the option of an SMP or SMPM connector attached on the opposing end. They are available in pre-configured lengths of 6 (0.15M), 9.84 (0.25M), and 12 (0.3M) inches on 0.085-inch conformable cable. Offering ease of installation, conformable cables […]

Filed Under: Cable assemblies, connector components, Products, Telecom/Data Tagged With: AmphenolRF

How do the OCP immersion cooling requirements effect connectors?

January 22, 2025 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

The Open Compute Project (OCP) is focused on developing scalable computing for cloud data centers, artificial intelligence, and other large-scale computing applications. Immersion cooling can improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of those facilities. So, the interest of the OCP in immersion cooling is not surprising. The OCP immersion cooling requirements define materials compatibility needs […]

Filed Under: AI/ML, FAQ, Featured, Markets, Sustainability, Telecom/Data Tagged With: faq, OCP, Open Compute Project

Four-finger contact with 16 Amp capacity features low insertion force

November 20, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp., Inc. announces the widespread release of their # 36 contact, a unique contact designed to accept a wide range of lead sizes while providing low insertion force and high current carrying capacity. The receptacles assembled with the # 36 contacts are produced in a variety of termination styles to address the many […]

Filed Under: connector components, Consumer, Industrial, PCB connector, Telecom/Data Tagged With: millmaxmanufacturingcorpinc

Flexible cables perform to 43.5 GHz

November 19, 2024 By Martin Rowe Leave a Comment

Cables available in three standard lengths with SMA, 2.92 mm, and 2.4 mm end connectors. Samtec’s LL043 Series Nitrowave microwave cable assemblies have performance is optimized from DC to 43.5 GHz with a maximum VSWR of 1.4:1. The 43.5 GHz bandwidth lets the cables operate at 5G mmWave frequencies as well as those used in […]

Filed Under: Cable assemblies, Electrical/Instrumentation, Industry News, Microwave, Telecom/Data Tagged With: samtec

Spring-loaded adapters connect SMP, SMPM, and SMPS connectors

November 19, 2024 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

Fairview Microwave has launched its new spring-loaded adapters for the SMP, SMPM, and SMPS connector series. Available in a variety of lengths, the adapters are designed for high-frequency applications where reliability and precision are critical. The new adapters offer enhanced performance for RF connectivity, making them essential for industries such as telecommunications, aerospace and defense. […]

Filed Under: Markets, Microwave, Products, Telecom/Data Tagged With: Fairview Microwave

mmWaves bring interconnect challenges to 5G and 6G

November 5, 2024 By Roger Kauffman, Molex Leave a Comment

Signals in the mmWave range require extra care and more expensive components than at sub-6 GHz frequencies. Data demands keep pushing for more bandwidth in wireless networks, and this trend will surely continue. AI, autonomous vehicles, AR/VR, and other technologies will see to that. The mmWave spectrum allocated for 5G can meet the bandwidth needs, […]

Filed Under: Basics, EE sync, Electronics, Featured Contributions, IoT, Markets, Telecom/Data Tagged With: interconnects, Molex

6 GHz plug added to RF automotive portfolio

June 28, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce the IP67 waterproof FAKRA generation 2 rear mount bulkhead straight plug into our expansive automotive portfolio. This connector is designed to accommodate the industry-standard RG-174 cable type which offers excellent signal integrity and low loss, and is optimal for outdoor use. This FAKRA plug is available in the universal […]

Filed Under: Automotive, connector components, Industrial, Products, RF, Telecom/Data Tagged With: AmphenolRF

What interconnects are used with memory for HPC and AI?

June 19, 2024 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

High-performance computing (HPC) for artificial intelligence (AI) applications places extreme demands on memory connectors. They must deliver high-speed connectivity, high levels of signal integrity (SI), and support high-density solutions. This article reviews connector needs for Peripheral Component Interconnect Express 6.0 (PCIe 6.0), Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) including SAS 3.0, 4.0 and SAS/PCIe 5.0, and Data […]

Filed Under: AI/ML, Electronics, FAQ, Featured, Markets, Telecom/Data Tagged With: faq

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