Last month, TE Connectivity launched one of its thinnest assemblies for speeds of 25 Gbps (and even possibly 50 Gbps) with its new Sliver internal cabled interconnects. Offering a flexible design for making internal input/output (I/O) connections on the board, TE said this new technology simplifies design and helps lower overall costs by eliminating the […]
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TE expands its Deutsch 369 connector series
TE Connectivity Ltd. announced today the launch of its DEUTSCH 369 series panel-mount connectors. As an extension to the existing 369 series product line, this connector allows easy, fast mounting to an LRU panel, bracket, chassis or frame. TE’s DEUTSCH 369 series connectors provide a range of high-reliability, lightweight, compact and cost-efficient connectors suited to […]
TE Connectivity announces STRADA Whisper DPO configuration connectors
TE Connectivity (TE) today announced its new STRADA Whisper direct plug orthogonal (DPO) connectors, which enable designers to eliminate midplane connectivity to reduce costs and improve airflow in switches, servers, base stations and other types of communications equipment. STRADA Whisper DPO connectors are an extension of TE’s STRADA Whisper backplane connector family. Developed for high-performing, […]
TE Connectivity’s Quadrax multi-signal contact system designed for military and aerospace applications
TE Connectivity Ltd., Harrisburg, Pa., announced today its full family offering of crimp termination Quadrax contacts as a high-speed solution for harsh environment applications, such as commercial avionics systems, military communications, in-flight entertainment and space applications. “The harsh environments of military and aerospace applications require contact options for a wide variety of connectors, such as […]
TE Connectivity offers expanded line of AMPLIMITE rugged connectors and backshells
TE Connectivity Ltd. announced its expanding its AMPLIMITE D-Sub Backshell product line. Designed to meet MIL-DTL-24308 and European Space Agency (ESA) specifications, the new accessories offer environmental sealing, shielding and strain relief for a broad range of rugged applications including: aerospace, defense, communication, industrial, medical, mass transit, shipbuilding, oil and space. TE’s acquisition in 2015 […]
TE Connectivity introduces modular, high-power pin and socket interconnect solution
TE Connectivity (TE) announced its FORGE drawer modular power interconnect product line for designers of power systems and electrical hardware, including data communications applications. This new tooling platform provides a wide variety of different configuration possibilities, providing engineers with more flexibility in design. “Engineers often have difficulty finding exactly the right housing and contact type […]
TE introduces RJ point five connector coupler and plugs without pull tabs
TE Connectivity introduces a new extension to its RJ point five product line that feature plugs without pull tabs to reduce clutter between routers and switches while still doubling the density of standard RJ45 jacks. As part of the extension, the new RJ point five coupler also offers easy integration with existing RJ45 plugs. TE’s […]
TE introduces new USB Type-C connector
TE Connectivity (TE) introduced its USB Type-C connector, a do-it-all interface that eliminates the need for multiple cords in a broad range of products from slim handheld devices to robust industrial applications. TE’s new USB Type-C connector features enhanced electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding on the receptacle shell to help eliminate unwanted EMI leakage and provide […]
TE Connectivity highlights in-flight solutions
TE Connectivity is presenting its advanced solutions for in-flight connectivity at the 2014 Aircraft Interiors Expo, Hall B6, Booth # 6C19, April 8-10, in Hamburg Messe, Germany. TE announces the industry’s new standard connector for aircraft equipment and cabin systems, including its DEUTSCH DMC-M Series Single Module EN4165 connectors. Designed with a wide range of contact […]
Gold alternatives in connector designs
When the price of gold shot up in the ’80s, many connector manufacturers funded research into gold alternatives. In the early days, much of that work was focused on Palladium. As it turned out, Palladium is a rather brittle material that has a tendency to crack when formed after plating. But in the process, palladium nickel […]