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 […]
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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), […]
Backplane connectors: What are they and how are they used?
Often referred to simply as a backplane, this special type of printed circuit board is used as a support structure for connecting other PCBs. The backplane connector adds mechanical strength and stability while also acting as a plane for integrating other system components called daughterboards. Daughterboards are connected to the backplane to perform different functions. […]
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 […]
Molex OptoConnect custom optical enclosures integrate sophisticated fiber circuitry
Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., recently launched its OptoConnect custom optical enclosures to simplify complex fiber optic mapping issues. It uses integrated FlexPlane optical circuitry to provide a complete end-to-end optical management system that interfaces with various manufacturers of high density telecom and datacom equipment used in communications systems. “Advanced network architectures are driving complex fiber optic […]
Connector achieves 10 Gbps Ethernet transmission speed
With the ability to transfer up to 10 gigabits per second (Gbps) of data, TURCK’s new M12 X-Code connector increases throughput and efficiency in high-end systems and applications. The M12 X-Code connector offers superior signal strength for high-speed Ethernet data transfers, compared to traditional M12 connectors that support up to 10/100 megabits per second (Mbps) […]
Environmental boot shields connectors from water and dirt
Anderson Power Products® (APP), a leader in high power interconnect solutions, is pleased to announce a new addition to the SB® Environmental Boot Series, with the release of their SB®50 Environmental Boot. Ideal for a wide range applications both indoors and out, the SB® Environmental Boots’ soft shell provides water, dirt, chemical and UV protection […]
Angle solder with minimal “z” profile
Molex Incorporated announced today that its SolderRight TM Direct Solder Terminals are now available to fulfill direct solder wire-to-board designs where a very low profile right angle solder option for wires exiting a PCB is necessary due to severe space constraints. This robust solder terminal enables a secure and reliable connection with a minimal “z” […]
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 […]
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 […]
