Samtec discrete wire IDC components
01 August, 2014Samtec has released a 2 mm pitch discrete wire IDC system designed for a good connection and ease of discrete wire termination in field applications. Available as an IDC connector only, the system eliminates the need for special tooling, as well as any additional cost to purchase and inventory separate parts including bodies, contacts, etc.
Conxall Con-X Connector Series coloured nuts and coupling rings
30 July, 2014Conxall has introduced coloured nuts and coupling rings to enable colour coding for the Con-X Connector Series.
Switchcraft Sealed D-Sub connector
21 July, 2014Switchcraft has released the Sealed D-Sub connector, part of the Data Con-X series of harsh-environment connectors. The waterproof D-Sub connectors are IP67 rated and are suitable for any application where connectors are exposed to moisture, dust and dirt.
Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 interconnects
21 July, 2014Molex's Micro-Fit 3.0 interconnects offer users a low- to mid-range power-distribution solution with a high current in a small footprint. Based on a 3 mm centreline, the product is available in wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations, SMT and through-hole processing, 2 to 24 circuits and single- and dual-row versions.
Telegartner 4.30-10 RF connector series
13 July, 2014Telegartner has introduced the 4.3-10 RF connector series. The compact and installation-friendly connectors are suitable for the demands of mobile radio communications, telecommunication installations, communication engineering and radar applications.
Impact of the World Cup on the connector market
23 June, 2014 by Arthur Visser, VP and Managing Director EuropeAs Brazil hosts the world's greatest sporting competition this month and also prepares for the 2016 Summer Olympics, what will be the impact of the World Cup on the connector market?
Rojone acquires new bending machine
12 June, 2014Rojone's new RD5 CNC Bending machine has significantly increased the company's capability to produce semi-rigid cable assemblies and delay lines.
Hirose Durable DF62 slim inline connectors
05 June, 2014Hirose has developed the robust DF62 Series slim inline connectors, designed to take advantage of small/confined spaces. They come equipped with a locking structure that gives the user two lock completion indicators - a tactile click and a visual check of the socket lock through the plug slit.
Conxall Data-Con-X sealed micro-USB connectors
14 May, 2014Conxall has introduced the sealed micro-USB connector to its family of Data Con-X products. The connector is sealed to IP67, IP68 (when mated) and NEMA 250 (6P), making it suitable for sealed data transmission, military or industrial GPS location devices and medical data applications.
TE Connectivity Cloudsplitter connector system
29 March, 2014TE Connectivity's Cloudsplitter connector system delivers Cat5e data performance and up to 250 W of DC power in a single cable, integrating eight signal and two power positions to provide a compact single solution that helps standardise inventory.
HARTING Han HighTemp Series high-temperature connectors
28 March, 2014HARTING's high-temperature connector family, the Han HighTemp Series, enables the reliable transmission of signals and power at temperatures up to 200°C in industrial environments.
Phase 3 Powersafe connector series
28 February, 2014The Phase 3 Powersafe connector series offers good ingress protection. The sequential mating box is IP54-rated before the Powersafe connectors - which are IP67-rated - are installed. Once the connectors are installed, the complete assembly is IP67-rated. If an IP67 rating is required to withstand exposure to wet conditions at all times, Phase 3 recommends surrounding the sequential mating box with an IP-rated electrical enclosure.
Molex Plastic Substrate Interconnect
07 February, 2014Molex's Plastic Substrate Interconnect (PSI) provides a low-profile interconnect solution for the solid-state lighting industry when used with an integrated Pico-EZmate header in select LED arrays. The product delivers power while providing a simple and reliable solderless connection to LED CoB arrays for lighting applications.
Schurter 2576 and 2578 cord retaining system for IEC C8 appliance inlets
29 January, 2014V-Lock, wire-bail and clamp systems have proven successful in preventing the accidental disconnection of power cords from inlets according to IEC 60320. However, these systems are only available for C14 and C20 appliance inlets. Schurter has developed a cord retention system with specially adapted retaining clips for C8 type inlets. The clips fit the company’ series 2576 flange mount and 2578 snap-in mount inlets.
Omnetics Micro-D power/signal hybrid connectors
13 December, 2013Omnetics' Micro D connectors are available with mixed power/signal contact layouts. The number of power and signal contacts may be specified to provide flexibility in circuit design while ensuring that the connector is kept to the minimum necessary size.
