Molex, Lisle, Ill., has released the Micro-Lock Plus wire-to-board connector system for customers seeking high performance, compact size and retention security. Featuring a 1.5 A current rating, small footprint and positive latch, the company has reportedly developed a comprehensive terminal solution for OEMs working in space-constrained environments. Designed for industries such as automotive, consumer, and […]
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Vertical, Poke-Home, Wire-to-Board Connectors for Discrete 18–22 AWG Wire
AVX Corporation has extended its range of vertical wire-to-board (WTB) connector solutions with the release of the new 00-9296 Series single-position, vertical, top-entry, poke-home connectors for discrete 18–22AWG solid or stranded wire. The new 00-9296 Series connectors deliver simple, robust, repeatable, and cost-effective wire terminations designed to replace both labor-intensive and inconsistent hand-soldered connections, as well […]
SMA connectors for LMR cables
Amphenol RF, Danbury, Conn., has introduced a line of SMA fixed-length cable assemblies on LMR-195 and LMR-240 cables. According to the company, this all-Amphenol system combines precision machined Amphenol RF SMA connectors with high performing LMR cables developed by Times Microwave, an Amphenol company. These pre-configured cable assemblies are designed to offer a lower loss […]
Wire-to-board connector system features compact size and retention security
The Micro-Lock Plus Wire-to-Board Connector System targets applications seeking high performance, compact size and retention security. Featuring a 1.5-A current rating, small footprint and positive latch, Molex has developed this comprehensive terminal solution for OEMs working in space-constrained environments. Designed for industries such as automotive, consumer, and industrial automation, the Micro-Lock Plus Connector System is […]
CDFP connectors deliver faster speeds
TE Connectivity (TE), the Harrisburg, Pa., supplier of connectivity and sensor products, announced that its CDFP connectors and cages now bring up to 28 gigabit per second (Gbps) data rates and new levels of flexibility to designers of high-speed networking systems and subsystems. In addition, a new range of customizable CDFP cable assemblies supports PCIe […]
Stainless-steel M12 connectors for food and medical applications
Provertha, the Pforzheim, Germany, manufacturer of connectors and accessories, is extending its extensive range of M12 cable connectors with stainless steel (V4A) versions and X-Coding. The new male and female versions are specifically designed for the special requirements encountered in medical technology applications, and in the food industry. The new M12 connectors are also suitable […]
Mill-Max introduces low-profile solder cup headers
Mill-Max has announced a new, low profile solder cup header delivering a 25% reduction in height as compared to its current product. According to officials at the Oyster Bay, N.Y., company, the solder cup headers are ideal for making wire-to-board connections where keeping overall height to a minimum is essential. The new 380-10-1XX-00-002000 (single row) […]
SOURIAU extends its range of motorsport connectors
From Formula 1, World Rally Championship and MotoGP to endurance competitions and rally raid off-road racing, Esterline Connection Technologies – SOURIAU has long been a global supplier of car and motorcycle motorsport connectors. The market—which today represents several hundred thousand connectors a year—really took off in the early 2000s, when the advent and massive adoption […]
Hirose compact I/O connector saves PCB space
Hirose Electric, a global supplier of interconnects, has developed a rugged I/O connector that combines a small robust design with high-speed data transmission capabilities. That, in turn, enables industrial equipment advancements in smart manufacturing, according to company officials. The IX Series connector reduces installation space by up to 75% compared to RJ45 solutions, and up […]
Lemo Connectors get a new outer shell design
The outer shell for the widely used Lemo Connectors S Series has been redesigned with an iconic “chocolate block” look. The S Series uses the half-moon insert configuration and is fully compatible with the existing S Series connectors that have been commercially available since the early 1960s. Both the straight plug and free receptacle now […]
