High-speed connector design — Part 1
25 September, 2015 by Ryan Satrom, Signal Integrity Engineer, Omnetics Connector Corporation | Supplied by: Clarke & Severn Electronic SolutionsThis is the first in a series of three articles that aim to help readers better understand the critical concepts and parameters that must be considered for high-speed connector design.
TURCK YB2 disconnect splitter with LEDs
15 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty LtdTURCK has announced an expansion to the YB2 line of compact disconnect splitters with LEDs. The LEDs provide a visual indication of when power is applied and when one or both discrete signals are present.
Amphenol RF TNC and Type N cable plugs and jacks
15 September, 2015 | Supplied by: element14Amphenol RF's TNC and Type N cable plugs and jacks have been engineered for harsh conditions without compromising their performance. The 50 Ω ARC rugged connectors come in standard and reverse-polarity versions and are sealed at IP67 levels in unmated and mated conditions.
Positronic WCBD Series Combo-D mixed-density connector
20 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Positronic Asia Pte LtdPositronic has produced the WCBD Series, a waterproof version of the Combo-D mixed power/signal connector family. The product provides the ability to mix power and signal in a single connector body capable of up to 40 A per size 8 contact.
HARTING M12 PushPull adapter
10 August, 2015 | Supplied by: HARTING Pty LtdThe M12 PushPull adapter enables the use of unthreaded connectors in existing applications with a standard flange. This results in quick and secure mating and a compact design.
Molex Ditto wire-to-wire connectors
03 August, 2015 | Supplied by: element14The Molex Ditto range of wire-to-wire interconnects and pre-assembled harnesses provides an alternative to plug-and-receptacle power connector systems. The devices are suitable for HVAC equipment; home security and appliances; and solid-state lighting applications including displays, signage and transportation lighting.
Connectors for drone applications
05 June, 2015Erich Reichenbach, founder, Reichenbach International Inc., offers tips on how to specify connectors for drones, which require versatile, lightweight and reliable components that perform in demanding environments.
element14 PCB connectors
22 April, 2015 | Supplied by: element14element14 has expanded its portfolio of high-power, high-speed, low-profile and fine-pitch PCB connectors from TE Connectivity, Molex, FCI, Harwin, Hirose, JST, Phoenix Contact and Samtec.
Military high-speed data connector requirements
06 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Bishop & AssociatesThe 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 | Supplied by: Allied Technologies Group Pty LtdThe 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.
Challenges in cable assembly moulding and how to overcome them
14 January, 2015 by Mike Levesque, Shawn Young and Brock Richard, C&M Corporation | Supplied by: Bishop & AssociatesFor clients who truly understand the process of cable assembly moulding, the selection of a vendor is the key to procuring a robust and reliable product. While a moulded cable assembly can offer significant advantages over a similar product with a mechanical construction, the art of insert moulding remains somewhat of a mystery to cable assembly consumers.
Adept Direct Extra Heavy Duty Cable Roller Stand
12 January, 2015The Extra Heavy Duty Cable Roller Stand will handle large cable rolls up to 1.5 m diameter and has a safe working load of 150 kg. At 1 m wide, the cable stand will hold and dispense most rolls of cable neatly and safely.
Molex SMPM RF Blind-Mate and SMP connectors
21 December, 2014The 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 | Supplied by: Molex Premise Networks Pty LtdThe 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.
The changing world of connectors
10 November, 2014 by Mike Smyth, specialist technical writer
The once humble plug and socket has now been promoted to the rank of interconnect and with it come all the responsibilities that rank involves.
