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  • Connectors still on the right track
    This article takes an in-depth look at the role connectors play in the modern rail system.
  • Reliability drive for vehicle connectors
    Rugged connectors are meeting the rapidly changing requirements of the modern motor vehicle platform. Today’s vehicles are heading into new territory, due to smart and adaptable interconnect products.
  • S-parameters are a sine of the future
    If you work with high-speed serial links such as PCIe, USB, SATA, Infiniband or gigabit ethernet, you have encountered S-parameters. This method of describing the electrical properties of interconnects, standard in the microwave world for more than 60 years, is becoming the de facto standard in the high-speed digital world as well.
  • Features that affect power performance
    System power engineers have many choices in today’s power connector market and the list of options is growing as the industry diversifies to offer more specialised products. Here are some commonly asked questions:
Product (76)
  • Belden M12 receptacle connectors
    M12 receptacle connectors from Belden's Lumberg Automation product range can be used to connect control units to ProfiNet/Profibus networks via bus modules as well as to transmit analog data at field level.
  • LTW PWL power connector series
    LTW has introduced the PWL connector series designed for outdoor environments.
  • Belden MIPP modular patch panel
    Belden has introduced the MIPP, a termination panel for cables that need to be connected to active equipment such as switches, industrial ethernet devices and any other device with an ethernet link, offering greater system reliability and ease of installation.
  • Phoenix Contact CAT6A connectors
    The CAT6A connectors from Phoenix Contact with integrated Quickon and Piercecon quick connection systems provide data transfer rates of 10 Gbps, in conformance with the ethernet CAT6A standard.
  • Samtec Searay interconnect range
    The latest additions to the Searay family of interconnects are a right angle design for perpendicular and high-speed micro backplane applications and a press-fit design that combines the flexibility and convenience of press-fit tails with superior signal integrity and mechanical performance.
  • Fischer Connectors UltiMate original medical sealed connectors
    Fischer Connectors has released interconnect solutions, UltiMate original series, designed for a broad range of harsh environment applications. The series offers rugged, compact, lightweight, sealed connectors and cable assembly solutions for medical electronic equipment.
  • Satcam through-hole connection system
    A method of achieving ‘plated-through’ holes without an electroplating system, permits quick and cost-effective conductivity of circuit board holes.
  • GET Engineering MIL-STD-1397C converter systems
    Converter systems from GET Engineering transform MIL-STD-1397C parallel and serial data to standard TCP/IP ethernet protocol, effectively turning NTDS equipment into TCP/IP devices that meet NTDS latency standards.
  • Harting Han Ground connector series
    Han Ground is a connector series that makes it possible to execute grounding systems in a pluggable design. The advantage is quick and error-free commissioning. Potential equalisation lines are still being permanently connected, however, which is relatively time-consuming and can be subject to errors. The latest single-pole connectors, in an IP 65 plastic housing, are designed for stranded wires from 10-35 mm2 and are optionally available in crimp or axial screw termination.
  • Samtec SIR1 right-angle interface
    The right-angle, one-piece interface is a board-to-board interconnect suitable for high shock/vibration applications. A reliable connection and the elimination of bent pins provide an interface with improved quality over elastomers and other pin and socket systems.
  • ERNI MiniMez board-to-cable connector
    ERNI is expanding its 1.27 mm Blindmate connector system, MiniMez, with a board-to-cable solution. It uses the board-to-board MiniMez connectors with thick side walls to ensure polarised mating without the concern of housing wall breakage.
  • TE Connectivity PCB connectors
    TE Connectivity (TE), formerly Tyco Electronics, has released 0.25 mm pitch flexible printed circuit connectors (slantingly inserted FPC type).
  • Phoenix Contact low-profile double-level DFMC/DMC plug connector system
    The low-profile double-level DFMC/DMC plug connector system allows up to 40 connections to be established in a small space.
  • Cliff Electronics rugged locking connector range
    A range of rugged, locking connectors is designed for general industrial multipole power connection where a locking system is essential to prevent accidental disconnection and provide touch-proof mating. Three ranges are available enabling users to select the most appropriate connector for any application.
  • 4Cabling cable management range
    4Cabling has released a family of cable management products to tidy and eliminate cable clutter.
  • Fluke DTX patch cord test adapter series
    Fluke has released the DTX patch cord test adapter series, said to be the first adapters that can certify both shielded and unshielded category 5e, 6 and 6A cable assemblies to global ANSI/TIA 568-C and ISO 11801:2010 standards.
  • Clarke & Severn webshop range extended
    Clarke & Severn has expanded the range of products available online via its webshop www.cseonline.com.au
  • Harwin Datamate shielded connectors
    Harwin says its 2 mm Datamate hi-rel connector family is now available with single-piece, machined metal backshells that provide electrical screening against RFI and EMI interference.
  • Samtec Edge Rate connector strips
    Samtec’s high-speed Edge Rate product range now includes 0.5 mm pitch connector strips and a right-angle socket. The system offers PCB space savings of up to 40% compared with the first-generation 0.8 mm pitch strips and also features rugged edge rate contacts.
  • Belden BNC connector range
    Brilliance high-definition BNC connectors designed for use with Brilliance Precision video coaxial cables, the new family of BNC connectors have been introduced.
  • Fluke TL175 TwistGuard test lead range
    Fluke has available the TL175 TwistGuard test leads, claimed to be the only leads with a manually adjustable test tip guard for use in changing measurement situations.
  • Dominion G20 high-density connector
    CompactPCI serial PICMG CPCI-S.0 is a new, independent base standard that introduces a connector, which enables a much higher signal density and supports even higher transmission frequencies of 12 Gbps and more.
  • FibreExpress@Ease fibre patch panel
    A fibre patch panel in the FiberExpress family is designed for a wide range of installations.
  • Lumberg Automation Profibus DP connector range
    Belden has extended its range of Lumberg Automation products to include new Profibus DP connectors that have a D-sub and M12 interface, and are offered with 35, 90 or 180° cable outlets.
  • Lumberg Automation eight-pole connector range
    Belden has extended its Lumberg Automation range with what is claimed to be the world’s first eight-pole M8 actuator/sensor connectors. They fulfil all requirements for shock and vibration resistance and are being offered in two variants with moulded cables as well as in three field-attachable installation variants.
  • Keystone Electronics micro-USB interconnects
    A series of micro-USB plugs and sockets with up to 4.8 Gbps data transfer speeds is now available from Keystone Electronics Corp.
  • National Semiconductor PowerWise LMH0394 SDI cable equaliser
    The PowerWise LMH0394 serial digital interface cable equaliser from National Semiconductor is claimed to extend the reach of broadcast video signals by 40% (200 m at 3 Gbps) while delivering half the power (115 mW typical) of other equalisers.
  • Belden 50 Ω N connectors
    Belden has unveiled a range of 50 Ω N connectors for a wide range of RF transmission applications.
  • Belden F, BNC and RCA compression connector and tool range
    A range of F, BNC and RCA compression connectors and tools, along with the availability of both standard or custom-configured cable assemblies, has been introduced. When used in combination with coaxial cable, they provide reliable signal performance and easy installation.
  • Maxim Integrated Products MAX14840E/MAX14841E RS485 transceivers
    Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX14840E/MAX14841E, high-speed (40 Mbps), half-duplex RS485 transceivers for industrial applications with long cable runs.
  • Samtec AccliMate sealed rectangular ethernet cable plug and receptacle
    Samtec has expanded its line of IP68-rated sealed interconnect systems with the AccliMate sealed rectangular ethernet cable plug and receptacle. The range is designed for industrial and other harsh environments with a silicon seal that meets IP68 specifications for dust and waterproof sealing.
  • Harting Han-Quick Lock connector
    Harting has developed a field-installable termination - the Han-Quick Lock.
  • Harting Han-Yellock special connector
    The Han-Yellock special connector retains the core functionality but differs significantly from current size and shape formats.
  • Linx Technologies HW series dipole and monopole antennas
    Linx Technologies has released its HW Series ½-wave centre-fed dipole antennas and ¼-wave monopole antennas, available with standard SMA connectors.
  • Harwin Datamate range extended
    Harwin has extended its 2 mm pitch Datamate range to include mixed technology connectors with jackscrews.
  • ODU MAC LC modular connector data transmitting module
    A module that transmits data in the ODU MAC LC modular connector that makes it possible to connect ethernet lines has joined the modular system.
  • ODU SPC - single power connector series
    ODU has developed the SPC - single power connector product series, a combination of the ODU Lamella contacts and a rugged housing with push-pull locking.
  • Harting 3B and 3C types of DIN 41612 connectors
    The 3B and 3C types of the DIN 41612 connectors are suitable for use with small PCBs. The male and female devices are available both with and without a flange, enabling further space reductions. The connectors are supplied in solder, SMC or press-in.
  • Harting D-sub SMT connectors
    Harting has added a series of rectangular D-sub SMT connectors to its range, allowing users to employ both the reflow process and the standard vacuum pick-and-place systems.
  • Anderson PowerMod PSX connectors
    Anderson Power Products has added to its PowerMod PSX family of PCB products with the mixed power and 24 signal versions.
  • TE board-to-board screw-down jumper assembly
    A TE screw-down jumper assembly provides the electrical connection between adjacent printed circuit boards arranged in a string of LED PCBs. The screw fastens to threaded holes in an aluminium-clad PCB base or into a separate aluminium heat sink used with FR4 boards.
  • Anderson Power Products CR-SB chemical resistant connectors
    Anderson Power Products has added to its SB product range with the chemical-resistant (CR) SB connector series, developed for users whose applications require robust connector solutions.
  • Anderson Power Products SPEC Pak connector
    Anderson Power has introduced its SPEC (sealed power for environmental connections) Pak connector with an environmentally sealed IP67 shell to protect existing APP contacts and housings.
  • Right-angle interconnect
    Samtec has expanded its Searay high-density open pin field interconnect family with a range of right-angle sockets for perpendicular and high-speed micro backplane applications.
  • 20 W interchangeable plug adapter series
    Phihong has developed a compact, energy-efficient 20 W interchangeable plug adapter series.
  • Plug adapters
    Phihong has developed a 5 W interchangeable plug adapter series for personal electronics.
  • Tight cordgrips
    Heyco Products has introduced a range of EMC metal liquid tight cordgrips, suitable for applications where electromagnetic compatibility is needed.
  • Fusion splicer
    TechRentals has introduced the Fujikura FSM 60 fibre-optic splicer and CT30 fibre cleaver into its rental fleet.
  • 600 V connectors
    Turck has announced A-size 3- and 4-pin 7/8 16UN powerfast connectors, providing up to 600 V and 15 A in a modular wiring design.
  • Connector housings
    ODU has switched to a new design for housing its MAC and ODU MAC LC modular connector systems.
  • Expanded interfaces
    Samtec has expanded its Edge Rate range with the addition of 0.8 mm pitch right-angle and edge-mount connector strips for perpendicular and co-planar applications.
  • Circular connectors
    Omnetics’ micro series of circular connectors is available with twist lock shells.
  • Cable connectors
    Switchcraft has expanded its EN3 range by adding moulded cord and inline connectors that mate by ‘snapping’ together.
  • 3G SDI connectors
    Samtec’s True75 BNC connectors (BNC7T series) are a 75 ±3 Ω system. They are available in edge mount straight bulkhead jack, through-hole straight jack and through-hole right-angle bulkhead jack orientations.
  • Thru-board connector
    The SMT thru-board connector provides a means to bring power from the underside of an FR4 or aluminium-clad PC board, eliminating dressing wires on the top side of LED boards.
  • Nano connectors
    The Omnetics polarised nano connectors series is the most compact yet produced by the company.
  • Sealed connectors
    Omnetics MIL-DTL-32139 compatible hermetic connectors are suitable for high-pressure applications that require low leakage rates such as optics, cryogenics, petroleum, space and UAV systems.
  • PCB connectors
    A range of Eurostyle PCB connectors includes more than 50 designs or housing styles of plugs, headers and fixed terminal blocks that are fully RoHS compliant.
  • PCB connector
    With the Smash connector range, Amphenol provides a reliable solution for SEM form E factor modules.
  • Sealed circular systems
    Samtec has expanded its IP68-rated AccliMate sealed circular cable plug and receptacle systems with the addition of size 10 shell versions of its power, high-density Tiger Eye and mini USB sealed circulars.
  • Cable loss equaliser
    Maxim has introduced the MAX7474, claimed to be the first adaptive equaliser for composite video over twisted-pair cables.
  • Thermal connectors
    Recording temperatures plays an increasingly important role in engineering and high-precision temperature probes and evaluation devices are used.
  • Sealed receptacles
    Samtec has expanded its IP68-rated AccliMate Sealed Circular Cable Plus and Receptacle systems with the addition of size 10 shell versions of its Power, High Density and Tiger Eye sealed circulars.
  • USB 2.0 connections
    Amphenol has released its first full range of USB 2.0 connections for harsh environments. The USB A connectors have now been joined by USB B cables and connectors (to link up peripherals).
  • Specialised connectors
    ODU connectors for magnetic resonance tomograph devices provide between 30,000 and 60,000 mating cycles through the contacts in the spring wire system.
  • Light-guided connection
    Cami Research has introduced a computer-assisted technique for assembling circular connectors used in aerospace and other high-reliability applications.
  • Enhanced DIN connectors
    Erni Electronics has redesigned its right-angle female DIN connectors for daughter card applications.
  • Steel cable conduits
    Ramflex Micro Conduit to protect cables and optical fibres is produced from continuous stainless steel strip, to form the flexible conduits that are supplied on a range of sizes from 3.5 to 12.7 mm ID.
  • Interconnects builder
    WL Gore & Associates has introduced an online builder for configuring Gore ultra-high-density interconnects to use in benchtop test systems, instrument probe cable, parallel data link, production floor equipment and automated test equipment.
  • Flex circuit jumpers
    New standard flex data links (TCDL2 and FFDL2 series) are available from Samtec. They offer a choice of 1.27 and 2 mm pitch, single-ended or differential pair signal routing and a variety of end assembly options.
  • Lighting strip connector
    An inline connector from Tyco Electronics is designed to make connecting aluminium-clad printed circuit boards for LED lighting applications that include lighting controls and LED light modules faster and easier.
  • Cable markers
    Soanar has introduced Heatex cable markers.
  • Mini interconnects
    Samtec’s Mini HDMI (MHDMI Series) I/O interconnect’s mini design consists of 19 contact positions with five signature pairs and four power lines.
  • PCI Express connectors
    Erni is offering a 1 mm centreline PCI Express (PCIe) connector family that includes X1 (36 pins), X4 (64 pins), X8 (98 pins) and X16 (164 pins) right-angled connectors.
  • Hermetically sealed bi-lobe connectors
    Hermetic connectors are suitable for high-pressure applications that require low leakage rates such as optics, cryogenics, petroleum, space and UAV systems. The connectors are available in weld-able or solder-able bulkhead mounts with 9–65 positions.
  • Bayonet connector
    ODU has developed a small plastic cylindrical connector with bayonet locking with: three contact positions; max outer diameter of 10 mm; max length when inserted of 75 mm; bayonet-locking; easy handling; and low weight.
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