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M12 X-coded connectors for rail, transport, and agriculture applications

February 3, 2025 By Emma Lutjen Leave a Comment

As digitalization and connectivity continue transforming the rail and transport sectors, the need for reliable, robust, and high-performance communication solutions is rising. To address this demand, binder is strategically expanding its product range and enhancing its M12-X-coded connectors to meet the rigorous requirements of these dynamic markets. These advancements aim to deliver cutting-edge solutions for […]

Filed Under: Industry News, ix connectors, Rail Tagged With: binder

Board-to-board interconnect series adds 49 new industrial components

January 23, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Harwin has announced the expansion of its Kontrol range of industrial board-to-board interconnects (BBi), adding single-row connectors and cables to the 1.27mm pitch (0.05″) connectors. The range has been created to bridge the gap between high-end connectors and established pin header and socket solutions. The launch adds to Harwin’s existing dual-row Kontrol connectors, extending the […]

Filed Under: board-to-board, connector components, Industrial, Products Tagged With: harwin

Industrial connectors deliver 630 V rating

January 16, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Industrial circular connectors are electrical coupling devices featuring a circular interface and cylindrical contact housing. They come in various materials, sizes, contact layouts, and coupling designs. Among them, M8, M12, M16, ½”-20, and M23 receptacles, which refer to the thread size on the coupling nuts, are widely used for connecting sensors and actuators in industries […]

Filed Under: Aerospace, connector components, Industrial, Military, Products Tagged With: Mencom

Wire-to-board contacts measure 4.6 mm x 2.4 mm x 1.2 mm with 40N retention force

January 15, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

KYOCERA AVX released the new 9140-000 Series two-piece STRIPT crimp contacts. Engineered to provide compact, reliable wire-to-board connections in commercial and transportation lighting, home appliance, consumer electronics, and industrial applications with space constraints ranging from densely populated boards to small form factors, the new 9140-000 Series features a UL-approved insulator-less design that utilizes the company’s industry-proven poke-home blade […]

Filed Under: connector components, Consumer, Industrial, Products, wire-to-board connector Tagged With: kyoceraavx

Cable-to-board connector withstands harsh environments

January 15, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Hirose has expanded its FPC-to-board product offering to include a two-piece harsh environment connector that simplifies assembly while reducing the size and weight of end products. The compact ZK1 Series connector features a plug side with a terminal-less design that contributes to size and weight reduction by switching from discrete wire to FPC. FPC direct […]

Filed Under: Automotive, cable-to-board, connector components, Lighting, Products Tagged With: Hirose

SMP3 vs. SMPS: why two standards?

December 23, 2024 By Ketan Thakkar, Bel Fuse Leave a Comment

The SPM3 and SMPS RF coax connectors are similar but slightly different. They are not entirely interchangeable, so we have two standards. If you research SMP3 and SMPS RF coax connectors, you might conclude that they are the same, completely interoperable, and interchangeable. They are indeed quite similar, with comparable performance specs and dimensions. Both […]

Filed Under: coaxial, FAQ, Featured, Featured Contributions, Microwave, Military, RF Tagged With: faq

Surface-mount USB-C series handles 48 V power

November 22, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Same Sky’s Interconnect Group announced the expansion of its USB Type C connectors line with a range of new models conforming to the USB 2.0 standard. The UJ20 family boasts ultra-compact package lengths as low as 5.9 mm, making them ideal for space-constrained designs where board real estate is at a premium. These USB 2.0 Type […]

Filed Under: connector components, Products, USB Type C Tagged With: interconnectgroup

Flexible cables perform to 43.5 GHz

November 19, 2024 By Martin Rowe Leave a Comment

Cables available in three standard lengths with SMA, 2.92 mm, and 2.4 mm end connectors. Samtec’s LL043 Series Nitrowave microwave cable assemblies have performance is optimized from DC to 43.5 GHz with a maximum VSWR of 1.4:1. The 43.5 GHz bandwidth lets the cables operate at 5G mmWave frequencies as well as those used in […]

Filed Under: Cable assemblies, Electrical/Instrumentation, Industry News, Microwave, Telecom/Data Tagged With: samtec

Spring-loaded adapters connect SMP, SMPM, and SMPS connectors

November 19, 2024 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

Fairview Microwave has launched its new spring-loaded adapters for the SMP, SMPM, and SMPS connector series. Available in a variety of lengths, the adapters are designed for high-frequency applications where reliability and precision are critical. The new adapters offer enhanced performance for RF connectivity, making them essential for industries such as telecommunications, aerospace and defense. […]

Filed Under: Markets, Microwave, Products, Telecom/Data Tagged With: Fairview Microwave

Custom interface modules target IoT integration challenges

November 13, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Weidmuller USA has launched its Custom PLC Interface Module program to improve device and field connectivity in a wide variety of Industry 4.0 applications.  Designed to meet the specific application needs of a business, these new interface modules can be installed in control cabinets serving all industry sectors. In addition, Weidmuller offers complete engineering, prototype, […]

Filed Under: connector components, Consumer, Electrical/Instrumentation, electronica 2024, Events, Industrial, IoT, Products Tagged With: Weidmuller

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