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 […]
Phoenix Contact launches latching connectors for LED applications
Phoenix Contact’s PTSM miniature connectors are now available with a secure latching mechanism. The latch makes it easy to lock connectors together in lighting and other space-critical applications. The locking feature, which does not require any special tools, is compatible with existing PTSM headers. This creates maximum design flexibility, as the various PTSM connectors can […]
PCB connection technology keeps pace with power demands
by Georg Grunenberg, Product Marketing, Business Unit, Device Connectors, and James Dunbar, Product Marketing Manager, Printed Circuit Board Connectors, Phoenix Contact As power electronics devices become more compact, it is up to PCB connector manufacturers to fit within these space constraints while helping to increase efficiency. Power electronics — as used in drive technology or […]
Variant 14 data connectors suitable for harsh environments
The new push-pull Advance data connectors from Phoenix Contact bring future-proof, high-speed cabling directly to the field. The push-pull connection technology complies with ODVA’s Variant 14. Designed for data rates of up to 10 Gbps, the connectors have IP65/67 protection against dirt, dust, and humidity. With their 360° shielding, they are also immune to electromagnetic […]
Molded Deutsch and superseal cordsets
Phoenix Contact now offers Deutsch and Superseal connectors as pre-molded cordsets. These connectors are 100-percent factory-tested and ready for use in mobile hydraulic applications. While the Deutsch and Superseal connectors are well established as quality discrete-wired solutions, crimp technology and on-site installation often add to hidden labor costs. The Deutsch connector is the female 2-position […]
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