Harwin has upgraded its online cable configuration tool, designed to reduce the time engineers spend designing cable assemblies and enable ‘right-first-time’ configurations. Originally launched at Electronica 2024, the easy-to-navigate tool now covers the Gecko, Kona, and M300 ranges of Harwin HRi high-reliability products. Since its launch, Harwin has developed several other upgrades that it has […]
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PCB-mount tactile switches come in three heights and force options
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the relaunch of its PTS647 Series Surface-Mounted Tactile Switch featuring significant design upgrades for improved noise performance, durability, and dust resistance. These enhancements make the PTS647 series ideal for applications that require a compact size, low-noise output, and long-lasting tactile feedback. (View the video). Measuring just 4.5 x 4.5 mm, the PTS647 Series is […]
Threaded N-Type connectors deliver 6 GHz performance in 165 °C operating environments
Amphenol RF expands its portfolio of extreme exposure solutions with the addition of new N-Type cable mount connector configurations. These N-Type plugs are now available for LMR 195, 200, and 600 cable types, providing more design flexibility for harsh environment applications. Extreme exposure RF interconnects are engineered with a unique, chromium-free tin-nickel alloy plating that […]
Modular fiber optic transceiver platform targets aerospace and defense applications
TE Connectivity launched the MULTIGIG Transceiver (TRX) platform at the Paris Air Show. With increased modularity, this latest offering features a rugged, lightweight design to meet the evolving demands of data-intensive applications. This highly modular solution offers design engineers in aerospace, defense, and marine applications more flexibility to place fiber optic transceivers for optimal performance, expanding […]
Cat5e and Cat6A modules deliver controlled impedance and low insertion loss
Smiths Interconnect announced the extension of its high-density modular and minimodular connector ranges with the addition of two new types of data transmission modules. Smiths Interconnect’s modular and minimodular connectors are easy to assemble, based on the principle of building blocks with a system composed of two elements: modules and frames. Modules of various styles […]
USB-C connector conforms to automotive standards
Hirose has launched a shielded USB Type-C connector that complies with USCAR-2 and USCAR-30 standards. The AU1 Series features a reinforced shell and housing that delivers superior vibration and heat resistance up to 105°C. Supporting USB 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort 1.4, and HDMI transmission standards, the AU1 Series offers flexible connectivity across a range of in-vehicle systems. […]
Cable assemblies offer connector options from 1.0 mm to SMA
Samtec, Inc. announces the availability of production quantities for its highly stable, low-loss flexible microwave cable assemblies using Nitrowave cable technology. Nitrowave cable – recognizable by the distinctive Samtec orange FEP jacket – is available in target frequencies of 32 GHz, 43.5 GHz, 71 GHz, 95 GHz, and 110 GHz with the following product series: […]
SMD jumpers handle overload currents up to 158 A for power applicatio
Electronic circuits use zero-ohm jumpers to simplify routing, manufacturability, testing, and enable various design options. Jumpers with higher current capability allow for a smaller jumper chip to be used, which can reduce the space needed for a design. Traditional thick film jumpers handle up to 3 amps, while high-current versions max out at 10 amps. […]
Automotive wire-to-board connector meets low-voltage standard
Hirose has developed an automotive wire-to-board connector that meets the GMW3191 standard for low-voltage automotive applications and the ADM-F-0006 vibration test standard to ensure reliability and durability in harsh environments. Featuring a unique contact spring structure for vibration resistance and a rugged center lock that prevents mis-mating, the KM32A Series offers a tensile/pry strength of […]
USB-C connector withstands 5.35 Grms vibration in harsh environments
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 […]
