At DesignCon 2016, Molex, LLC introduced the Nano-Pitch I/O 80-Circuit Interconnect System, which offers the highest port density (number of high-speed differential lanes) and speed (25 Gbps per lane) in the smallest package available. A multi-protocol pinout concept enables compatibility with all known SAS, SATA and PCIe protocols and provides enhanced signal integrity in an […]
Telecom/Data
Gen 6 32Gb fiber channel portfolio
ATTO Technology, Inc.has announced the availability of its new Gen 6 Fibre Channel product portfolio. With a 20-year track record of Fibre Channel innovation, the announcement confirms ATTO’s position as a provider of next-generation solutions that solve the highest bandwidth demands for content creation and enterprise markets. The new Gen 6 line includes Celerity 32Gb […]
CableEye Micromatch connector board CB49
CAMI Research Inc. has announced a new board for its CableEye cable and harness testing systems. Populated with solder pads to accept a suite of TE-Connectivity Micro-MaTch connectors, the board addresses markets plagued by vibration and fretting corrosion, and requiring “miniaturized connectivity”. Rated to 500Vdc/350Vac, the CB49 may be used on all CableEye models. CAMI […]
TE announces further expansion of optical connector portfolio
TE Connectivity Ltd. has announced the launch of MC801 fiber optical connectors. This product supports numerous high-speed protocols, offering low insertion loss across multiple connector breaks, through the use of physical contact optical technology. The increasing demand for secure high-speed data and signal transfer communication within the Aerospace and Defense industries, is expected to be […]
Molex debuts Impel backplane connectors at DesignCon
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 […]
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 […]
New connectors optimized for Low Loss cables
Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce new and improved SMA and N-Type coaxial connectors that have been optimized for Low Loss cables. These connectors are ideal for applications requiring high reliability and low signal loss. Common applications include telecommunication networks, antennas, wireless systems and broadband communications. The new SMA and N-Type connectors are available in straight […]
FCI’s PwerMax Ortho supports up to 100 amps per contact
FCI, a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect systems announced an expansion of their power connector family which now includes the PwrMAX Ortho power connectors. PwrMAX Ortho power connectors are designed to support a new datacenter equipment trend known as Orthogonal system packaging architectures. This architecture can offer improved data transfer and improved system cooling by eliminating […]
5857 Series 0.35mm pitch board to board connector for smartphones, wearable devices
Kyocera Connector Products Corp. (KCP) announced that it has developed the 5857 Series 0.35mm pitch Board to Board Connector to be used in smartphones, wearable devices and other electronic equipment. The KCP will begin sales from September 29. In the market for electronic equipment such as smartphones, wearable devices, tablet PCs, digital still cameras (DSC), […]