NBN Co extends Ericsson's contract
31 July, 2014NBN Co has selected Ericsson Australia to deliver fixed wireless and satellite services to families and businesses across regional and rural Australia.
Creating optical cables out of thin air
28 July, 2014Imagine being able to instantaneously run an optical cable or fibre to any point on earth, or even into space. That's what Howard Milchberg, professor of physics and electrical and computer engineering at the University of Maryland, wants to do.
Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 interconnects
21 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Molex Premise Networks Pty LtdMolex'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.
Field-assembled cables vs overmoulded
15 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Clarke & Severn Electronic Solutions
Cable assemblies are the core components for the most critical connections. In many instances, there is an option of choosing between field-assembled cables or overmoulded cables. For some designs, the choice is clear cut, for others not so much. This article explores the design differences between moulded cable assemblies and field-terminated cables.
$80bn wasted on powering electronic devices
02 July, 2014The world's 14 billion online electronic devices, such as set-top boxes, modems, printers and game consoles, waste around US$80 billion each year because of inefficient technology, according to the International Energy Agency.
Rugged high-speed data connector requirements
24 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Clarke & Severn Electronic SolutionsODU's white paper looks at the requirements for rugged high-speed data connectors.
Impact of the World Cup on the connector market
23 June, 2014 by Arthur Visser, VP and Managing Director Europe | Supplied by: Bishop & AssociatesAs 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, 2014 | Supplied by: Excelpoint Systems (HK) LimitedHirose 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.
Scheider Electric Acti 9 series power distribution system
20 May, 2014 | Supplied by: RSEasy to install and upgrade, the Acti 9 series from Schneider Electric delivers safety and efficiency to machine and panel builders and maintenance engineers. The high-performance modular system comprises low-voltage devices including circuit breakers, contactors, industrial switches and energy meters.
Network Technologies XTENDEX ST-2FOHDMI-SC50 optical fibre HDMI extender
29 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer IndustriesThe Network Technologies XTENDEX ST-2FOHDMI-SC50 optical fibre HDMI extender can extend HDMI signals up to 300 m using two-stranded multimode SC fibre-optic cables. Two extenders can be cascaded to reach up to 600 m.
RF connectors explained
11 April, 2014 by Mike Smyth, specialist technical writerRF coaxial connectors have been around for so long that their beginnings are lost in the mists of time. Most people, however, are familiar with the traditional 50 Ω coax plug that went into the back of the family television set.
TE Connectivity Cloudsplitter connector system
29 March, 2014 | Supplied by: CommscopeTE 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, 2014 | Supplied by: HARTING Pty LtdHARTING'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.
Wavelex WHC0727A hybrid coupler
18 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Wireless ComponentsWavelex has released its 0.7-2.7 GHz, 10 W hybrid coupler. The SMA-connectorised, 90° WHC0727A hybrid coupler features a low insertion loss of 0.5 dB (typical), high isolation of 18 dB (minimum) and good VSWR.
