Plugs, cables & interconnects > Special devices

MultiTech MultiConnect Conduit MTCDT programmable LoRa gateway for the IoT

15 April, 2015

The MultiConnect Conduit MTCDT is a programmable industrial-grade IoT gateway embedded with a cellular LTE/3G option for Semtech LoRa-based wireless sensor networks. The product also features the Linux development platform and Node-RED development platform option.


Military high-speed data connector requirements

06 March, 2015

The need for high-speed connections has expanded from office environments to remote and sometimes outdoor implementations, including those for the military. In this article, ODU looks at the rugged high-speed data connector requirements to consider for such applications.


Link Microtek AM28RJD WR28 waveguide dual-channel rotary joint

19 January, 2015

The AM28RJD dual-channel rotary joint from Link Microtek provides an effective means of reducing component count and saving space and weight in the compact antennas that are used for Ka-band high-data-rate SOTM (satellite-on-the-move) communication systems.


Molex SMPM RF Blind-Mate and SMP connectors

21 December, 2014

The increasing need for higher density and lighter weight electronics within today's systems requires compact connections. Molex's SMPM RF Blind-Mate board-to-board and cable connections deliver the required density in a high-performance connector.


Molex SMPM RF Blind-Mate and SMP connectors

21 December, 2014

The increasing need for higher density and lighter weight electronics within today's systems requires compact connections. Molex's SMPM RF Blind-Mate board-to-board and cable connections deliver the required density in a high-performance connector.


Omnetics Micro miniature circular connectors

26 November, 2014

Omnetics micro-sized (0.50″ pitch) circular connectors are available from five to 39 contacts. The connectors are available in compact metal or liquid crystal polymer (LCP) insulators, offering designers the ability to reduce size and weight for circuits requiring multiple pin interconnections systems.


Omnetics Micro-miniature and Nano-miniature hybrid connectors

26 November, 2014

Omnetics hybrid connectors are available with mixed power/signal contact layouts. The shape and number of power/signal contacts may be specified to provide flexibility in circuit design, while ensuring that the connector is kept to the minimum necessary size.


Pulse SMA finger wrench

18 November, 2014

The Pulse SMA finger wrench is an efficient and effective way of tightening and loosening SMA cables in tight or dense spaces and equipment racks, without the need to remove adjacent cables.


ODU connector repair kits for Gottwald and Liebherr port cranes

02 November, 2014

ODU offers connector repair kits for Gottwald and Liebherr port cranes. The kits consist of ODU 309 Series heavy-duty cylindrical connectors with bayonet coupling and include receptacle housing (spacer and threaded rings included), plug housing (guide ring and threaded rings included) socket insert, pin insert, cable gland clamp and threaded ring assembly tools.


Five important factors for specifying sealed or rugged connectors

14 October, 2014

This Switchcraft & Conxall article focuses on practical workplace considerations that can sometimes be overlooked when specifying sealed or rugged connectors.


Omnetics Latching Micro-D connector with squeeze-latch system

02 October, 2014

Omnetics has launched the Latching Micro-D connector with a squeeze-latch system. The push-and-latch design reduces the time and effort required to plug a Micro-D connector into a circuit and allows for quick cable connections to rack and panel equipment.


Harwin Datamate High Current Contacts

30 September, 2014

Harwin has introduced Datamate High Current Contacts, offering a high current rating in a compact space. The contacts double the current rating of the Mix-Tek power contacts available from 20-40 A nominally.


Link Microtek AMCORJD-Ku dual-channel coaxial rotary joint

28 September, 2014

The AMCORJD-Ku dual-channel coaxial device has been designed for use in the low-profile antennas that are a key element of Ku-band satellite-on-the-move (SOTM) high-data-rate communication systems.


Omnetics Polarized Nano Series connector

20 August, 2014

The Omnetics Polarized Nano Series (PZN) has increased the number of available contacts from 12 to 24.


Jow Connector multiconnection connectors

06 August, 2014

Jow Connector has 14 types (I-type and T-type) of multiconnection connectors which can cover up to 600 V with 30 currents depending on wire gauge from 0.2 to 4 mm2.


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