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Interconnect product folio expanded to include pogo and PCB pins

April 16, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of pogo pins and PCB pins to its connectors product portfolio. The CPG family of pogo and PCB pins offers gold-plated contacts for high reliability as well as a variety of pin sizes and configurations to meet an array of interconnect needs. CUI Devices’ line of pogo pins features […]

Filed Under: connector components, PCB connector, Products Tagged With: cuidevices

A guide to USB standards from 1.0 to USB4

March 20, 2024 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

The evolution of USB standards has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of modern computing and connectivity. From the basic functionality of USB 1.0 to the enhanced capabilities of USB4, each iteration has brought significant improvements in data transfer speeds, power delivery, and device compatibility. As a result of USB’s rapid advancement, the constantly changing […]

Filed Under: Products, USB, USB Type C Tagged With: cuidevices

Circular connector range now include M5 types for industrial and automation applications

February 14, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of M5 connector types to its line of circular connectors and circular cable assemblies. The CDM5 family offers a range of male or female jack or plug versions with contact position options of 3 or 4 pins. These M5 connectors and cables are all A-coded to support 1 Gbit […]

Filed Under: Cable assemblies, connector components, Industrial Tagged With: cuidevices

HDMI connectors now available in Type A receptacle versions

October 31, 2023 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of HDMI connectors to its connectors product portfolio. Available in Type A receptacle versions, CUI Devices’ HDMI connectors all conform to the HDMI 2.0 standard. The models offer surface mount, mid-mount SMT, or through-hole mounting styles with horizontal or vertical orientations, giving engineers several options for their audio/video design […]

Filed Under: connector components Tagged With: cuidevices

USB Type C-standardization – what you need to know

September 27, 2023 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

In a world where technological advancements seem to occur at the speed of light, it’s imperative to stay informed and prepared for the next wave of innovation. The digital landscape is evolving, and at the forefront of this transformation is the imminent standardization of USB Type C in the European Union. This unassuming yet powerful […]

Filed Under: Basics, EE sync, Electronics, Products, USB Type C Tagged With: cuidevices

M8 connector types added to circular cable assemblies

March 23, 2023 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of M8 connector types to its line of circular cable assemblies. The CDM8 family offers a range of male or female plug versions with contact position options of 3, 4, 5, 6, or 8 pins. These M8 connectors are A coded to support 1 Gbit Ethernet or B […]

Filed Under: Automation, connector components, Industrial, Products Tagged With: cuidevices

An overview of circular connectors and cables

October 27, 2022 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

Circular connectors have been utilized for many years as reliable components that can operate in a variety of harsh environments. True to their name, circular connectors are cylindrical-shaped interconnects carrying a wide number of pin options for transferring electrical power, signals, and data. Because of their rugged design, circular connectors and cables are often found […]

Filed Under: EE sync, Electronics, Industrial, Markets Tagged With: cuidevices

USB4 40 Gbps-qualified connectors feature power delivery up to 240 V

September 14, 2022 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

CUI Devices announced the expansion of its USB connectors line with the introduction of USB Type C models conforming to the USB4 40 Gbps standard. The UJ40 family is a range of USB Type C receptacles featuring data transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps and power delivery up to 240 W thanks to 5 A current ratings and […]

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

A complete guide to modular connectors

March 8, 2022 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

First developed in the 1960s and becoming more publicly available in the early 1970s, modular connectors were born out of necessity to provide a more simple, “modular” interconnection system for phone systems, data networks, and low-speed serial connections. During that same timeframe, the FCC developed a registration system for modular connectors, known as Registered Jacks […]

Filed Under: Basics, EE sync, Electrical/Instrumentation, Electronics, Featured, Markets, Telecom/Data Tagged With: cuidevices

Terminal block selection guide

October 6, 2020 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

Terminal blocks, often called connection terminals or screw terminals, provide secure wire-to-board or wire-to-wire connections in a range of end applications. While a relatively straightforward component by their very nature, terminal blocks still have a number of design considerations to take into account. Key mechanical specifications like the wire-entry orientation, wire-securing method, and module type […]

Filed Under: connector components, EE sync, Featured, terminal blocks Tagged With: cuidevices

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