AirBorn, Inc., the Georgetown, Texas-based designer and manufacturer of innovative, highly-reliable electronic components, interconnects and value-added manufacturing solutions, announces they have entered into a new global partnership agreement with Mouser Electronics. Mouser Electronics is a leading authorized distributor of semiconductors and electronic components for over 600 industry-leading suppliers. Mouser is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth […]
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Amphenol RF offers 4.3/10 connector series with excellent, low PIM performance
Amphenol RF is pleased to offer a full range of 4.3-10 connectors and adapters, which are engineered for the wireless market and are ideal for applications requiring low passive intermodulation, or PIM. 4.3-10 connectors offer the same, robust design as 7/16 connectors but are smaller and up to 40% lighter, allowing for much more dense, […]
HARTING to launch M12 PushPull connector at InnoTrans 2016
Data forwarding on trains is growing steadily, especially in entertainment systems. HARTING will be presenting an enhanced new line-up of the M12 for robust Ethernet cabling on-board trains at the next InnoTrans trade fair this September 20-23 (Hall 12, Stand 203) in Berlin. The M12 was formerly traditionally a connector with screw locking. HARTING’s PushPull […]
Interpower is Now Manufacturing Its Own C16 and C18 Screw-Mount Inlets
Interpower Corporation announces that it is now manufacturing its own IEC 60320 C16 and C18 screw-mount inlets at its Iowa facility. These screw-mount inlets are rated 250VAC 10A international and 250VAC 15A North American. They can be used in applications that require an IEC 60320 C16 inlet to connect to a C15 connector or a […]
Chogori expands M series connector family with IP67- rated M8 models to serve harsh environment applications
Chogori, a leading supplier of rugged and environmentally sealed connectors, has expanded its M Series connector family to include IP67-rated M8 models for indoor and outdoor applications. The screw-locking waterproof M8 connectors are designed to meet the rigorous requirements for industrial machinery, marine electronics, LED screen power, and signal control applications. These high-quality connectors ensure […]
Brad M12 Power F-Coded Connectors Deliver 16.0A Current Carrying Capacity
Molex, LLC has introduced Brad M12 Power F-Coded cordsets and receptacles, featuring an industry-leading current carrying capacity of up to 16.0A per pin with a blind-mate key design. While the products were developed to meet the growing power requirements of motors, solenoid-operated valves, actuation equipment and 24V DC auxiliary power systems in automation control systems, […]
Ruggedized Connectors Optimized for Military and Aerospace Applications
Announced by CDM Electronics, a premier authorized distributor of electronic connectors and cables, is the availability of Eaton’s micro-military circular connector series precision engineered for a broad spectrum of harsh environment applications ranging from C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) to space flight. Comprised of the M1 (dual start) and M5 Series […]
High-Voltage Contactors Open New Possibilities in 150 A/600 VDC Devices
TE Connectivity Ltd. has released its new KILOVAC CAP120 high-voltage contactors. Used in military ground, military and commercial aerospace, and marine applications, this single pole, hermetically sealed 150 amp DC contactor provides reliability in harsh environments for long-lasting systems. Energy storage and power distribution systems require reduced-sized contactors able to withstand high currents in a range […]
When should you use M12 and M8 connectors?
Circular M12 and M8 connectors are used in industrial automation to connect devices securely. M12 designs can also be used for fieldbus connections. M12 connectors are available as 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 8-, and 12-pin styles and are especially suited to harsh environments where washdown and corrosion may occur, as they usually come with IP65, IP68 and […]
Mencom Introduces New lock designs
Connection failures can be caused by various reasons, such as excess temperature, excess current or voltage, mechanical shock, stress and impact. Sometimes, however, the failure is caused by the careless access of unauthorized or unlicensed personnel to the connectors, which could lead to injuries or downtime. This could cause significant loss in time and money. […]