Amphenol RJ and USB field series connectors

The Amphenol’s RJ and USB field series of connectors comprises standard RJ45 and USB connectors embedded into rugged waterproof circular military connector housings primarily from the MIL-C-26482 or MIL-DTL-38999 series.

Lemo M-Series connectors

For applications including man-portable, vehicle-mounted and aircraft electronics, the Lemo M-Series is said to be the smallest multipin, full-shielded, vibration-secure and sealed connector available.

Samtec Razor Beam interconnects range

The Razor Beam LP interconnects range from Samtec includes an ultralow-profile, micro-pitch system suitable for high-speed performance in space-saving applications.

Phoenix Contact ME-PLC housing system

The ME-PLC housing system from Phoenix Contact offers plenty of space for electronic components, a pluggable front connector and a mounting rail bus connector on the rear.

Fibre still coming to terms with copper

Fibre offers a number of specific advantages over copper interfaces, including: much-reduced attenuation and signal distortion over long distances; greatly increased bandwidth; immunity from EMI/ESD; much-reduced cable bulk and weight; reduced latency; no electrical shock hazard or ground loop potential; and greater data security.

Weidmuller IE-CFK-05 DIN rail-mount cable strain relief

The IE-CFK-05 DIN rail-mount cable strain relief provides support and relief for ethernet cables once they are attached to industrial switches. This support reduces cable fatigue and helps improve the longevity of the connection point at the switch.

Switchcraft high amperage power jacks and plugs

Connector specialist Switchcraft has launched a range of higher current power jacks and plugs that are rated to 11 A and 24 VDC.

NHP ISO Plugs & Sockets range extended

NHP has added to its ISO (Industrial Strength Options) Plugs & Sockets product range.

Turck M12 Passive Junction Box Line extended with 6-port model

Turck’s 6-port M12 passive junction box is designed to easily integrate multiple devices into a single unit.

Samtec FCF8/FCS8 cable system

Samtec’s line of coax cable systems includes a micro discrete wire coax solution for high-speed applications.

Tech Innovations Australia TechTable technician table

Tech Innovations Australia has launched TechTable, a technician table designed specifically for the telecommunications industry.

‘Valley of death’ riddle solved and nanowire reinforced composites achievable

In a world first, a team of researchers from Australia, China and the US has created a super strong metallic composite by harnessing the extraordinary mechanical properties of nanowires.

Ultrathin nanowire-based electrodes capture signals from nerve cells in brain

Electrodes operated into the brain are today used in research and to treat diseases such as Parkinson’s. However, their use has been limited by their size. At Lund University in Sweden, researchers have, for the first time, succeeded in implanting an ultrathin nanowire-based electrode and capturing signals from the nerve cells in the brain of a laboratory animal.

Samtec Tiger Eye screw-down connectors

Samtec’s line of Tiger Eye interconnect solutions has been expanded to include screw-down options.

Belden Lumberg Automation moulded M12 right-angle connectors