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, […]
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microQSFP MSA Group releases specification for next-generation data communications connectivity
The members of the microQSFP (micro Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable) Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) group today announced that it has released the microQSFP Specification Version 2.0 allowing system designers, optical module manufacturers and copper cable assembly providers across the industry to develop next-generation hardware based on the microQSFP definition. The microQSFP document includes final electrical, mechanical, […]
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 announces further expansion of optical connector portfolio
TE Connectivity Ltd. has announced the launch of MC801 fiber optical connectors. This product supports numerous high-speed protocols, offering low insertion loss across multiple connector breaks, through the use of physical contact optical technology. The increasing demand for secure high-speed data and signal transfer communication within the Aerospace and Defense industries, is expected to be […]
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 […]
MicroQSFP cage, connectors, modules and cable are being launched this week
By Ed Cady, Contributing Editor MicroQSFP 28G, micro-miniature Quad Small FormFactor Pluggable 4×28 = 112 Gbps, modules, cages, connectors and cables can be seen at the DesignCon exhibition today and tomorrow in the Santa Clara Convention Center. New product offerings are said to be seen at three or more supplier exhibition booths. TE Connectivity was […]
TE Connectivity showcases latest data connectors at DesignCon 2016
TE Connectivity (TE) today announced that it will showcase a range of industry-leading data communications connectivity solutions in booth 811 at the DesignCon 2016 Expo in Santa Clara, Calif. January 20-21. TE will offer both working demonstrations and displays of the latest data connector products delivering the speed, scalability, space-savings, reduced thermals, power and reach […]
microQSFP MSA Group releases specification for next-gen datacom connectivity
The members of the microQSFP (micro Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable) Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) group released draft mechanical specifications of the microQSFP module and cage. The module and cage draft mechanical details allow system designers, optical module makers and copper cable assembly providers across the industry to begin the process of developing next-generation hardware based on […]
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 […]
