
Sensor Technologies Depend on Special Sensor Cables
Although often taken for granted, cable is a critical enabling technology. As connected and smart devices multiply, so does the need for the specialized cables that connect the many typesRead More

Top 12 Trends: Copper to Optical Connectivity
This is the fifth installment in a series of articles that address leading technology trends that have had a significant impact on the electronic connector industry over the past 20Read More

A High-Speed Connectivity Solution for Achieving 112Gb/s PAM4 Data Rates
System architects are using over-the-board technologies to extend signal reach and density and achieve high-speed data rates by routing signals through ultra-low-skew twinax cable instead of through expensive, lossy PCBs. Read More

Testing Microwave Coaxial Cable Assemblies for Deep Space Missions
A comprehensive test regimen can help determine the suitability of microwave coaxial cable assemblies for the final frontier. By Aidan Doran, Senior Product Manager, Space, and John Lewis, Director ofRead More

Patch Cables Go the (Shorter) Distance
Adding a patch cable, patch cord, or jumper solution gives designers greater flexibility in system design. Patch cables are relatively simple connectivity devices: They consist of a length of cableRead More

COVID-19 Pandemic Drives Demand for Disposable Wire and Cable Products
Disposable, single-patient-use electrocardiograph cables and leadwires help keep patients safe by eliminating cross-contamination, which is always a critical concern in medicine but now more than ever. Since reusable electrocardiograph (ECG)Read More

Shielded, Twisted-Pair Cable Assemblies Provide Critical Support for the Secure Networking of Classified Data
Fiber optic, shielded copper, and foil-shielded, unshielded-twisted-pair (UTP) cables are among the hardware solutions implemented to meet stringent data security networking protocols. Critical computer networks dedicated to the storage andRead More

Too Hot to Handle: Protecting Wire and Cables from Fire
Fire poses real risks to sensitive electronics in data centers, building structures, vehicles, and other high-density electronics applications, especially as our reliance on connectivity continues to grow. New materials designedRead More

Proper Cable Protection Supports Secure Connections in Rail Industry Applications
Rail industry electronics must perform under extremely harsh conditions. A rigorous set of tests and standards helps protect connectors and cables and the power and data they deliver to modernRead More

The World is Flat: FFCs Define Future Applications
Flat flexible cables are sliding into places other cables dare not go and help keep devices cool, light, and fast. In the realm of cables, the usual suspects are round.Read More

Fiber Optic Cable Unleashes a New Breed of Broadcasting
As video traffic increases and image quality improves, the quality of the cable used to transmit and receive the broadcast has never been more important. Fiber optic cable is gettingRead More

Ethernet Cable for the Internet of Things
Ethernet is the leading network protocol in LAN applications. Today, it’s gaining ground in transportation, automotive, and industrial applications, thanks to new cabling strategies. In the early 1980s, at theRead More