Same Sky has expanded its UJ-family USB Type-C receptacle line to include models rated IPX5 through IP68, with UV-glued O-rings on select variants allowing reflow solder compatibility without a separate sealing step. The series covers USB 2.0 through USB 4.0 Gen 3×2 at up to 40 Gbps and 240 W power delivery at 48 V/5 A, […]
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Bayonet-coupled HD-BNC supports multiple micro-coax cables
The HD-BNC bulkhead connector from Amphenol RF is a panel-mount coaxial connector designed for high-density RF interconnects in broadcasting and telecommunications equipment, supporting frequencies up to 9 GHz. It uses a bayonet coupling mechanism for secure mating and allows up to four times the connector density of a standard BNC on a single panel, helping […]
Board-to-board connector alignment strategies
Board-to-board (BTB) connectors provide electrical connectivity and mechanical stability across stacked, parallel, or orthogonal printed circuit board (PCB) configurations. Reliable connector engagement requires managing cumulative tolerances from PCB fabrication, component placement, solder reflow, and thermal cycling. Without effective alignment strategies, tolerance stack-up can prevent proper mating, stress solder joints, and degrade signal integrity. This tutorial […]
Terminal blocks support wire ranges from 26 to 4 AWG
The selos® NEW GENERATION terminal blocks from Wieland Electric include push-in (WTPN) and screw-type (WTN) designs for DIN rail applications, supporting wire ranges from 26 AWG to 500 kcmil and current ratings up to 380 A. The series features push-in wiring, vibration-resistant connections, integrated test points and jumper options to simplify installation and maintenance. It […]
7.6 mm cable assemblies support mixed signaling
The AcceleRate® Slim (ARC6) cable assemblies from Samtec support single-ended and mixed signaling configurations for high-density system architectures, FPGA prototyping and MIPI applications. The assemblies feature a 7.6 mm body width, direct attach contacts to reduce signal loss, and support up to 64 Gbps PAM4 for differential pairs, along with 50 Ohm single-ended options. With […]
Ultra-lightweight RF cable assemblies target airborne UAV platforms
The Levitate cable assemblies from Times Microwave Systems are RF and microwave interconnect assemblies designed for military and commercial avionics platforms including UAV Groups 1 through 5. The assemblies use a lightweight construction intended to reduce system mass while maintaining low signal loss and are available in multiple sizes including LVT047 LVT086 LVT141 LVT157 and […]
Connections get optics and ASICs closer together
As digital data streams increase in speed and data rate, losses in PCB traces become ever more of a bottleneck. Moving optics closer to ASICs improves signal integrity. For centuries, the speed of communication was governed by the medium through which information traveled. A messenger on foot, a rider on horseback, a letter carried across […]
Solderless N-Type connectors support 500 mating cycles
The single-crimp N-Type connectors from Amphenol RF are designed for field installation using a one-step ferrule crimp that eliminates separate contact crimping. Rated IP67 when mated, the connectors support RF performance up to 11 GHz, provide a minimum of 500 mating cycles and use a nickel-plated brass body with a gold-plated beryllium copper contact and […]
Co-packaged copper connectors support 224 Gbps PAM-4 links
The Impress Co-Packaged Copper Solutions from Molex use a compression-based substrate connector and mating cable assembly to support data rates up to 224Gbps PAM-4 for AI and hyperscale data center systems. The two-piece connector mounts directly to the ASIC package substrate to shorten signal paths, reduce PCB trace length and improve signal integrity while enabling […]
MMCX to threaded jack assemblies support rugged wireless modules
The new MMCX straight and right-angle plug cable assemblies from Amphenol RF use flexible RG-316 coax and support operation up to 6 GHz, with bulkhead IP67-rated SMA, TNC, RP-TNC or N-Type straight jack interfaces. Designed to transition from an internal MMCX PCB connection to a threaded, panel-mount external connector, the assemblies support sealed antenna connections […]
