
Mil-Spec Pins and Sockets Directly Contribute to Rugged, Reliable Defense Connectors
Precision-manufactured pins and sockets designed with both MIL specs and applications in mind provide superior reliability and durability in harsh-environment defense applications. These contacts are critical building blocks for militaryRead More

New Technologies Force Heavy Equipment OEMs to Rethink Connector Solutions
As new technologies are introduced in transportation, agriculture, and heavy equipment markets, traditional connector choices are being challenged. Are M8 and M12 connectors still the right choice? By Mike Schreiner,Read More

Magnetic Connectors: The Latest in Hybrid Connectivity for e-Mobility Applications
Hybrid magnetic connectors provide the same power and signal capabilities as traditional connectors in a robust, self-aligning, zero-force, self-mating interface designed to address the needs of various e-mobility applications. HybridRead More

The Importance of Manufacturability in New Connector Product Designs
When new or custom connectivity products are the right solution for a design challenge, connector suppliers must meet complex design requirements and develop efficient manufacturing processes to produce high-quality productsRead More

Small, Lightweight Connectors Enable Today’s Powerful Optical Electronics
The latest generation of high-tech digital cameras has been sized down for small, lightweight military, medical, and surveillance equipment. High-speed miniature interconnect products make it possible to capture and sendRead More

PAM4 Signaling Has Become the Preferred Way to Achieve 56+Gb/s Data Transfers
To address performance requirements for next-generation equipment, an ideal solution would be the ability to double the data throughput using legacy hardware. Replacing traditional NRZ signaling with PAM4 is exactlyRead More

Combating Corrosion in High-Reliability Connectors
Galvanic corrosion can be significantly attenuated through thoughtful connector design, materials selection, manufacturing, and handling practices designed to maintain high-quality contact surface integrity and minimize connector exposure to adverse conditions. Read More

Military Programs Use Multi-Port and Cluster Connectors for State-of-the-Art RF Performance
Multi-port connectors reduce system cost, speed installation time, and improve reliability. As 5G technologies continue to develop for commercial and military use, these important connectivity solutions will have greatly increasedRead More

Choosing the Right PCB Mounting Method for High Shock and Vibration
Electronics that are subject to harsh military and aerospace operating environments require secure mounting. Several popular specifications give designers options. A few weeks ago, I was discussing work with anRead More

Irregular PCB Configurations Require Small Connectors and Creative Solutions
When a traditional rectangular connector isn’t the right fit for a unique PCB shape, engineers must look for a creative solution. Sometimes that solution is a custom connector that canRead More

Automotive Connectors Meet New Challenges as Vehicle Technologies Improve
Connectors used in automotive applications enable everything from stereo systems to drivetrains. As these systems become more connected, more automated, and more energy-efficient, they require connectors that can deliver high-speedRead More

M12 and M8 Connectors: The Perfect Choice for Harsh Environments
Water, dust, and mud present challenging conditions for vehicle and equipment electronics in transportation, agriculture, and other off-road and outdoor operating environments. Modern industrial operations that feature outdoor installations andRead More