Plugs, cables & interconnects

element14 PCB connectors

22 April, 2015 | Supplied by: element14

element14 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 & Associates

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 | Supplied by: Allied Technologies Group Pty Ltd

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.


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 & Associates

For 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, 2015

The 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, 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 | Supplied by: Molex Premise Networks Pty Ltd

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.


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.


Five important factors for specifying sealed or rugged connectors

14 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Clarke & Severn Electronic Solutions

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


Imagine Dragons choose Switchcraft patchbays

30 September, 2014 | Supplied by: http://www.clarke.com.au/conxall.html

Alternative rock band Imagine Dragons, the group behind chart-topping hits like 'Radioactive' and 'Demons', has chosen Switchcraft interconnect and accessory products to help complete the band's new recording studio in Las Vegas.


Link Microtek AMCORJD-Ku dual-channel coaxial rotary joint

28 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Allied Technologies Pty Ltd

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.


Maxim Integrated MAXREFDES72# Pmod adapter for Arduino platforms

25 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics Marketing

Maxim Integrated's Pmod-to-Arduino adapter (MAXREFDES72#) allows any board with Pmod connections to plug easily into Arduino-compatible microcontroller platforms. The adapter is suitable for quickly creating Internet of Things designs and allows for convenient accessibility to a broad range of digital processors and applications.


Molex RJ45 PoE+ Gigabit Magnetic Jacks with LEDs

21 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics (Hong Kong) Ltd

Molex Ethernet Plus (PoE+) Gigabit Magnetic Jacks with LEDs support integrated Power over Ethernet Plus magnetics according to the most recent IEEE802.3at standard. The product includes ganged 12-port (2x6) and 8-port (2x4) RJ45 modules.


Jow Connector multiconnection connectors

06 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Unixon Pty Ltd

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.


Samtec discrete wire IDC components

01 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Samtec ANZ

Samtec 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.


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