Phoenix Contact’s Finepitch board-to-board connector series now includes unshielded options in a 0.8-mm pitch. The unshielded version gives design engineers more flexibility in applications without EMI concerns. The series comes in multiple orientations, stack heights, and number of positions. The variety of connection options makes it easier to position PCBs at the appropriate angles and […]
M8 circular data connectors for Ethernet and PROFINET
Phoenix Contact has expanded its range of circular connectors for data transmission. The new, two-piece M8 device connectors are especially well-suited for compact devices such as SCADA operator interfaces or camera systems. The four-position socket contacts feature D-coding and data transmission at up to 100 Mbps (CAT5 in accordance with IEEE 802.3) in Ethernet and […]
M12 power connector and cables for high-power applications
Phoenix Contact’s new M12 Power cables and connectors make it easy to power drive motors, fans, lighting, and other distributed control boxes, even in tight spaces. The products, which are UL Listed and tested under UL 2237 (File E46873), can handle currents up to 16 A or voltages up to 600 Vac/63 Vdc. As today’s […]
Customizable circular connectors for harsh environments
Phoenix Contact has expanded its range of IP-protected PRC series circular connectors. The new additions make it possible to customize connections in multiple ways. Inverted cable connectors and couplings ensure reliable cable-to-cable connections in building, industrial, and outdoor applications. Modular basic housings and contact inserts also make angled conductor outlets possible for the first time. […]
Double-sided compact board-to-board connectors create device flexibility
With Phoenix Contact’s new Finepitch board-to-board connectors, PCB designers can customize individual PCB orientations with different stack heights and numbers of positions. The Finepitch range features two compact pitch sizes: 0.8 mm with EMC shielding and 1.27 mm for unshielded applications. The Finepitch series features a unique double contact system. The contacts are designed to […]
Phoenix Contact’s Cabinet Confidence marks tour’s halfway point
Last week, Phoenix Contact stopped by the Design World offices to give a quick tour of its Cabinet Confidence Infomobile, which has been traveling around the eastern half of the United States the past few months. Customers and Phoenix Contact component and system users still have time to grab a visit with the Infomobile, as […]
Phoenix Contact ‘Cabinet Confidence’ vehicle shows how products work together to maximize efficiency
The newest edition of Phoenix Contact’s Infomobile has hit the road. The vehicle features a “Cabinet Confidence” theme, demonstrating how Phoenix Contact products work together to provide cost-effective, flexible solutions to improving automation systems. The vehicle will tour the eastern half of the United States throughout 2017. System integrators, OEMs, and panel builders can participate […]
High-density, direct connections featuring SKEDD technology from Phoenix Contact
Phoenix Contact now offers direct plug-in connectors in a double-row configuration, ideal for high-density PCB connections. The new SDDC 1.5 connector system, featuring “SKEDD” plug-in technology, can accommodate four to 32 conductors. SKEDD technology enables direct connection to the PCB via through-contacted bore holes, without the need for tools or an additional header. The elimination […]
HEAVYCON connector enclosures from Phoenix Contact receive UL 508A certification
Phoenix Contact’s connector enclosure series HEAVYCON now meets the UL 508A standard for use in industrial control equipment. This certification is important for industrial control cabinet builders in North America who produce UL-certified electrical enclosures. Industrial enclosures that comply with UL 508A standards must use components that have been evaluated and listed by UL as […]
Phoenix Contact’s SKEDD-enabled connectors allow for direct connection to the PCB
Phoenix Contact’s new SDC 2.5 connectors plug directly into the PCB via through-contacted bore holes. This eliminates the need for an additional header and the soldering process, reducing component and process costs. The connectors feature Phoenix Contact’s “SKEDD” plug-in technology, for easy PCB mounting without tools. The geometry of SKEDD contacts is similar to press-in […]
