2015

Mill-Max Discrete Insulated Spring-Loaded Pins

Mill-Max expanded its line of discrete spring-loaded pins with the 0907 series, now available in 10 heights. Mill-Max has expanded its line of discrete insulated spring-loaded pins with the 0907 series. Its original 807 series comprises SMT insulated pins in seven heights from .100″ (2.54mm) to .236″ (5.99mm) with working travel from .012″ (0.3mm) to .0275″ (0.7mm).Read More

TE zQSFP+ Portfolio with 25Gb/s Data Rate

The TE zQSFP+ portfolio allows for a simple upgrade path from 10Gb/s to 25Gb/s, offering 2.5 times more throughput than traditional QSFP solutions. TE Connectivity expanded its zQSFP+ (z-Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) product portfolio, offering a data transfer rate of 25Gb/s to meet high-speed customer design requirements. TE Connectivity’s zQSFP+ interconnects offer 2.5 times more throughputRead More

The Evolution of Heavy Duty Connectors

At one time, aluminum was the primary material option for heavy-duty connectors, but now plastic is a reliable and viable option.     Over the years heavy-duty connectors have evolved from clunky pieces of heavy metal with contacts to robust, lightweight connectors that can mate with products from other manufacturers. They are also capable of routing signal,Read More

TE Dual-Wall Heat-Shrink Tubing

The new TE dual-wall heat-shrink tubing products meet the UL VW-1 flammability requirement. TE Connectivity introduces the DWFR (dual-wall, fire-retardant) product line – its first dual-wall heat-shrink tubing products to be rated for the UL VW-1 flammability test specified by the UL 224 standard. The DWFR tubing products’ highly flame-retardant polyolefin jacket and a thermoplasticRead More

New Networks for Commercial Vehicles

Information networks drive new opportunities for commercial vehicles—both conventional and electric.     Connectors used in commercial vehicles have always needed to provide higher performance under more rugged conditions than those used in passenger cars and trucks. Now they must also facilitate advanced networking under harsh conditions, providing all the benefits of high-speed networks found inRead More

Press-Fit Connectors in Harsh Automotive Applications

Press-fit connector technology provides highly reliable, cost-effective connections for harsh automotive applications, according to AVX’s Tom Anderson.     As the electronic content in today’s automobiles continues to increase in complexity, spurred by the frenetic pace of technological advancements, so does the need for innovative interconnect solutions for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic module assemblyRead More

Facts & Figures: Cable Assemblies for the Transportation Market

Transportation market sector sales for cable assemblies in commercial aviation continue to ascend, as sales growth is driven by regional air travel.   Bishop tracks 13 companies in the transportation market sector. These companies’ combined sales have grown year over year until the first two quarters of 2015. In 2013, these companies grew 2.6% year over yearRead More

How to Specify COTS Mixed-Layout Connectors for Military Vehicles

Learn more about the latest lightweight COTS options for mixed-layout connectors from Erich Reichenbach of Reichenbach International.     Connectors for the military should be small, lightweight, rugged, reliable, and versatile as they are exposed to various demanding applications and environments. Here are some suggestions for specifying military COTS connectors. Size, Weight, and Shape By conserving fuel, aRead More

News Briefs for October 6, 2015

Read up on the industry’s latest achievements with the news briefs for October 6, 2015. TTI Inc. received LED manufacturer Kingbright Europe’s Golden Award, which recognizes growth and product sales. The two companies only began working together three years ago. Kingbright offers a broad solution of colored LEDs in various SMD packages from 0201 up toRead More

Amphenol SMT Radsert Connectors

Amphenol SMT Radsert connectors are high-current PCB connectors that provide flexible design and a small footprint. Amphenol Industrial Products Group introduced a compact, high-current PCB power connector that enables power delivery of 35A to 200A. Amphenol’s SMT Radsert offers a flexible design that can accommodate any dimensional constraint and stack height. Ideal for use in energy storage systemsRead More

New Harwin Datamate Coaxial and HD Power Connectors

Harwin expands its Datamate range of products with a coaxial connector and a 10-position high-density power connector. Harwin released the Datamate coaxial connector and the M300 10-position high-density power connector series. These products can be used in aerospace applications including satellites, military aircraft, robotics, and UAVs. The Datamate 2mm-pitch, board-to-board and board-to-cable high-performance/high-reliability connectors, which nowRead More

Materials Ensure Connector Reliability in Harsh Environments

Connectors in the oil and gas industry must withstand high pressure, high temperature, and corrosive environments subject to heavy vibration and occasional shock loading. Materials are the key to ensure connector reliability in harsh environments.   The oil and gas industry demands high reliability in drilling and completion equipment, including electrical connectors used downhole. ConnectorsRead More

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