
Design Considerations: Connectors for Compact Medical Devices
Compact device size is an overwhelming trend in modern electronics, but connectors for compact medical devices must be safe, easy to terminate, and widely configurable, in addition to small inRead More

Hyperboloid Contacts Improve High-Density Mil/Aero Rectangular Connectors
Hyperboloid contacts improve contact density, mating force, functionality, and cycle-life in high-density rectangular connectors designed for mil/aero applications. Robert Lascelles, Product Manager – integraMate®, QA Technology Company, Inc. Rectangular ConnectorsRead More

Critical Requirements for Modern Medical Connectors
Critical requirements for modern medical connectors include: safety, reliability, small size, and high-speed performance. Kirk Hilbourn, Industry Marketing Manager, JAE Being such a small component in the grand design ofRead More

Five Key Trends Shaping the Future of Medical Imaging Interconnects
To satisfy evolving application demands, medical imaging interconnects are being designed to deliver higher-speed, higher-bandwidth performance in smaller, lighter, and more rugged form factors capable of higher mating cycles overRead More

Spring Probe Connector Selection Tips
A how-to guide for evaluating and specifying spring probe connectors Gina Prieto, Key Account Director, Smiths Interconnect Connectors that utilize spring probe contact technology offer a number of advantages over thoseRead More

Alternative-Energy Vehicles: Standards, Enabling Technologies, and Market Predictions
Eric Liu, a chief engineer at JONHON, discusses standards, enabling technologies, and market predictions for alternative-energy vehicles in China and beyond. Eric Liu, Chief Engineer, JONHON New Energy Vehicle StandardsRead More

The Increasing Importance of Rugged Automotive Interconnects
Rugged automotive interconnects are essential for the reliable operation of automotive battery management and power delivery systems Kevin Oursler, US – Director Marketing and Business Development at ERNI Electronics, Inc.Read More

Cantilever Beam Compression Contacts for Pluggable Medical Modules
Cantilever beam compression contacts for pluggable medical modules employ advanced contact materials, geometries, and designs to deliver high-reliability performance in harsh environments. Tom Anderson, Connector Product Manager, AVX Interconnect To achieveRead More

High-Speed Connector Designs Morph to Meet Challenging Data Demands
Traditional connector challenges are magnified as speeds increase, but new design tools, mezzanine approaches, and thermal management strategies help high-speed connector designs morph to meet challenging data demands. Jairo Guerrero,Read More

Connectivity Requirements for High-Vibration Medical Equipment
High-reliability, robust designs, peak performance, and simple assembly are some of the most critical connectivity requirements for high-vibration medical equipment. Alfred Lee, Business Development Manager at Hirose Electric Engineers mustRead More