Rugged connector and component manufacturer Bulgin has launched a new C-Type USB 3.0 connector, that combines field-proven reliability with data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. The new 4000 series C-Type connector supports USB 3.1 Gen 2, and is also backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. USB Type-C is rapidly gaining […]
Programmable smart connector withstands harsh environments
Rugged connector and component manufacturer Bulgin has launched a smart connector which allows easy pairing of devices and connectors, real-time connection status sensing and electronic device serialization. Its rugged, miniature design is impervious to the harshest possible environmental conditions such as temperature extremes, exposure to dirt, water immersion and chemical spray. The intelligent connector enables […]
Rugged fiber optic connectors and IoT tech to be Bulgin’s Electronica focus
Rugged connector and component manufacturer Bulgin will be showcasing a selection of its most advanced connector, switch and sensor products designed to deliver high performance in the harshest environments at Electronica 2018, November 13-16, in Hall B2, Stand 275. Bulgin’s focus on optical fiber connectors, smart connectors and sensors reflects the increasing demand for optical […]
Bulgin launches smallest rugged fiber optic connector
Rugged connector and component manufacturer Bulgin has launched a new series of LC fiber optic connectors specialized for use in harsh environments. As the smallest rugged optical connector available on the market, the 4000 series Fiber Simplex connector is ideal for outdoor broadcast, FTTX (fiber to the x), server room engineering, civil engineering, marine, […]
Bulgin extends 4000 series of miniature circular power connectors
Bulgin has announced the extension of its 4000 series of miniature circular power connectors to meet the growing demand for power connector solutions that are both ultra-small and highly reliable. Adding to the existing 3, 8 and 12-pole solutions, the range extension comprises 2, 4, 6 and 10-pole configurations, thereby more than doubling the options […]
Farmers easily harvest data with ‘intelligent connector’ design from Bulgin
Rugged connector and component manufacturer Bulgin has successfully developed an ‘intelligent connector’ and trialed its use in agricultural sensing and control. In a customization project for their client, California-based AgTech Industries, Bulgin incorporated integrated electronics into a rugged miniaturized connector for AgTech’s new smart infield telemetry system called AgriCapture. AgTech asked Bulgin to develop a […]
Making connections in harsh places
By Christian Taylor Sustaining Engineering Team Leader Bulgin Cambridge, U.K. While most of us live and work in relatively protected and safe indoor environments, much of the world’s most critical electronic systems and equipment operate in harsh conditions. Whether it’s water, dust, extreme weather, explosive atmospheres or pressure, a range of harsh environments can create […]
Secure, waterproof connectors allow for remote control of subsea robots
In environments where connectors and cables are exposed to high pressures and submerged in water for extended periods, secure and waterproof electrical connections are vital for ensuring that installations can be easily assembled, modified and maintained. This is especially true for remotely operated vehicles or ROVs. These subsea robots connect to ships with data […]
Bulgin expands line of Buccaneer power and data connectors
Heiland announced that UK-based Bulgin has expanded its Buccaneer range of environmentally-sealed power and data connectors with the introduction of the new Buccaneer 4000 Series. Building on the success of the Buccaneer 6000 and 7000 Series of quick locking connectors, this latest offering provides the same twist lock coupling and ‘fit and forget’ connectivity in […]
