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What is a Power Cable?
Power cables are used in the transmission of electrical energy to, for example, run a motor, light a bulb, or charge a battery. In the power industry, power cables are categorized as high-tension (designed for higher voltages to carry bulk electrical power to substations), or low-tension cables (low voltage for final local distribution of electricity to homes, offices, and small buildings at standard household…

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Designed to Survive: The Critical Role of Connectors in Harsh Environments
Harsh environments leave no margin for error. Whether deployed deep underwater, high in the sky, inside surgical equipment, or on the battlefield, connectivity must perform flawlessly under extreme conditions. Exposure to vibration, shock, temperature extremes, moisture,…
Board-to-Board Connectors in Harsh Environments
As reliable interfaces between PCBs, board-to-board connectors increasingly perform in harsh environments, where they fulfill mechanical functions as well as transmit signal and power connectivity. That makes it crucial to specify the right component for the…
Camera Connectivity for ADAS Systems and Autonomous Driving
The use of cameras in automobiles is booming. To enable these systems, vehicle manufacturers and suppliers need optics with reliable and fast data connectivity, while keeping costs low and quality high. Modular solutions are the answer.…
Make Way for SPE: A New Standard for Industrial IoT
The standardization of single-pair Ethernet removes the confusing array of connector types. The new universal connector standard significantly simplifies industrial IoT networking for digital AI services and smart factories. By Thomas Keller, Product Manager Industries, Rosenberger Single-pair Ethernet (SPE) has proven itself in…
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Micro, Mini, and Nano Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights Micro, Mini, and Nano solutions from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Micro, Mini, and Nano Bi-Lobe connectors utilize Omnetics rugged and reliable Flex Pin contact system. Spaced on 25 mil (.64…
38999 Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights 38999 connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. 38999 Connectors ITT Cannon’s KJA/KJB (D38999 III) family has expanded to include a full range of high-speed and Ethernet layouts with Twinax, Quadrax,…
Connectors for Robotics Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors for robotics from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Connectors for Robotics Lutronic Series cordsets from Lumberg are actuator/sensor cabling solutions with M8 and M12 connectors for automation. The M8 series…
Aviation Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights aviation connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Aviation connectors AirBorn SInergy modular high-speed connectors from Molex now offer heavy-duty, high-power contacts that support up to 25.0 A power delivery within…
Cable Accessories and Tools Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights cable accessories and tools from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Cable accessories and tools SV Microwave’s Secure-Locking Tools provide consistent handling and controlled operation, making installing the small interface of SMPS…
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Meet the Connector
What is a Power Cable?
Power cables are used in the transmission of electrical energy to, for example, run a motor, light a bulb, or charge a battery. In the power industry, power cables are categorized as high-tension (designed for higher voltages to carry bulk electrical power to substations), or low-tension cables (low…
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