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Haptic Technology Streamlines Operator Experience
Creating a realistic touch sensation is key to improving user experience by instilling confidence that the performed operation has been reliably completed. Haptic technology creates a touch experience in electronic devices with the use of force feedback, vibration, or motion. It is commonly used in game controllers and has seen increased demand in automotive and industrial applications. Tactile feedback enhances the users’ confidence that…
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Four Essential Sensors
Sensing technologies that monitor the physical world are essential to technologies across the spectrum. Learn about four commonly specified environmental sensors and how each one works. Article Contributed by Amphenol Sensors Every time a thermostat adjusts…
Niobium and Tantalum Power the Next Generation of Technology
Niobium and tantalum are refractory metals with a growing role in technology. In the interconnect industry, the importance of these materials is growing as semiconductor nodes continue to shrink. Article Contributed By Materion Niobium (Nb) and…
Fortifying Connectivity: The Essential Role of Ruggedized Connectors in Extreme Applications
Connectivity is crucial for the seamless operation of technologies in industries that operate under extreme conditions. A harsh environment is typically defined by factors such as extreme temperatures, high humidity, corrosive substances, excessive dust, and significant…
Medical Connectors Are Not Gentle Connections
Medical fiber and hybrid connectors are often chosen for bandwidth and EMI immunity, but real service life is shaped just as much by cleaning, handling, strain, and repeated mating cycles. Strategic connector design features help ensure…
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Antennas Product Roundup 2026
This week’s Product Roundup highlights antennas from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Antennas I-PEX’s MHF I LK and MHF 4L LK RF connectors are low-profile with a mechanical lock, making them ideal for connecting adhesive-mount antennas…
Materials for Interconnects Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights materials for interconnects from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Materials for Interconnects Anderson Power connectors can be upgraded with a chemical-resistant (CR) housing for enhanced environmental durability and an extended temperature…
D-Shaped Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights D-shaped connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. D-shaped connectors Omnetics Micro-D subminiature connectors are designed and manufactured to meet and exceed MIL-DTL-83513. The QPL-qualified connector is built to ensure the…
Disposable Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights disposable connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Disposable connectors Eclipta ECL Series from Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, features an easy assembly and highdensity interconnect design, making it ideal for…
High Power Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights high power connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. High power connectors SV Microwave’s BMB interface is where large form factor and high power meet. It provides a push-on, more robust,…
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What is an Adhesive Mount Antenna?
An adhesive mount antenna is a low-profile external antenna that is attached to a surface using a pressure-sensitive adhesive backing, typically a foam tape. Available in single-band and multiband configurations covering cellular (2G through 5G), GNSS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and combinations, adhesive mount antennas are commonly used for vehicle…
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