The Hub of Connection: Networks Work Behind the Scenes to Make Connections
More than likely, if you are reading ConnectorSupplier.com, you are using a network. In fact, the majority of us spend a great deal of time using one or more networks every day. We communicate with co-workers and friends, share files, check inventory, surf the Internet, and download drawings and specifications. With what, who, and how are we making these connections? more

Trimming the Wings on Mil/Aero
Is the military/aerospace market flying high? Or, ready to crash? The U.S. election and rising fuel costs are having a major impact on this industry. Here’s a perspective into the different segments of this market. more

Top 10 Trends: Systems-in-Package
The ultimate future system is a single or few-chip package that communicates wirelessly with other systems. But this needs a human interface and possibly mechatronics capabilities. Perhaps that is where many future connector products will reside—unless, of course, wireless technologies eliminate I/O connectors too. more

Supplementary Tests, or, Oh yeah, I need this too!
The supplementary tests in EIA 364D Test Group 5 run the gamut from plating porosity, cable clamp and shell testing, environmental testing of sealed connectors, crimped connection testing, and more. In some cases, supplemental tests are destructive. Dr. Bob gives you the specifics. more