Plugs, cables & interconnects

Photonic filter to support future 6G wireless communication

20 April, 2023

Researchers have developed a chip-sized photonic filter to separate signals from noise, thereby supporting data transmission for 6G wireless communication.


High-performance detectors to combat spies

14 April, 2023

A team from UNIGE and ID Quantique has developed single-photon detectors with unprecedented performance. These results open new perspectives for quantum cryptography.


Würth Elektronik REDFIT WR-WSP Crimp SKEDD direct connectors

08 March, 2023 | Supplied by: Wurth Electronics Australia Pty

The Würth Elektronik REDFIT WR-WSP Crimp SKEDD direct connectors are available for solder-free and tool-free assembly with up to five pins and in five different colour codings.


WAGO 221 Series Inline Splicing Connectors and WAGO Gelbox

07 March, 2023 | Supplied by: WAGO Pty Ltd

The WAGO 221 inline splicing connector levers provide tool-free universal conductor connection and a transparent housing to confirm conductor contact.


RedCap Rx255C Module Series

01 March, 2023 | Supplied by: Quectel

The 5G RedCap Rx255C series of modules are designed to enhance wireless performance and low latency communication with 5G.


Assembling Lego-like stretchable electronic devices

21 February, 2023

Scientists have developed a universal connector with Lego-like building qualities, to facilitate the simple and quick assembly of stretchable devices.


Inotec MSR12/MRR12 series circular connector system

01 February, 2023 | Supplied by: ERNTEC Pty Ltd

The Inotec MSR12/MRR12 series circular connector system is suitable for applications requiring transmission of sensitive low-voltage signals or data through shielded cables and field assembly.


Interplex Multi-Row Board-to-Board connector

21 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Interplex Precision Technology (Singapore) Pte Ltd

The Interplex Multi-Row Board-to-Board connector features an innovative snap-in biscuit design that allows multiple connector units to be stacked together.


Duagon G239 5G wireless high-speed interface board

21 December, 2022 | Supplied by: duagon

The Duagon G239 is a rugged CompactPCI Serial carrier board that provides 5G mobile communication features to 19″ systems.


Unidirectional device developed for optical vortices

08 November, 2022

Scientists have created a unidirectional device that increases the quality of transmitted signals in optical vortices.


Quectel SC680A LTE Smart Module

08 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Quectel

The Quectel SC680A LTE Smart Module features broad connectivity options including LTE Cat 6, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.0.


Do I specify IDC ribbon cables or discrete cables?

03 November, 2022 by Wendy Preston, Senior Technical Sales Engineer, Harwin | Supplied by: Harwin

Both ribbon cabling and individual discrete wires are common and provide reliable connectivity, so how do you choose between them?


Würth Elektronik WR-COM USB 2.0 Type-C receptacles and plugs

23 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Wurth Electronics Australia Pty

The Würth Elektronik WR-COM USB 2.0 Type-C presents a horizontal receptacle and vertical plug versions of the symmetrical connector based on the older USB standard.


binder M12 823 series panel mount connectors

31 August, 2022 | Supplied by: AC&E Pty Ltd

binder has released a series of M12 panel mount connectors with L-coding and dip solder contacts that are designed to support the trend towards decentralisation.


TE Connectivity Mezalok HSLF XMC connectors

02 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics

The XMC connectors are capable of data rates up to 32 Gbps, offering good signal processing for embedded computing interconnects in mezzanine applications.


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