CAMI Research Inc. has released a test interface board for surface mount single and dual row connectors with 0.05 in. (1.27 mm) pitch and up to 34 and 68 pins respectively. Rated to 500 Vac/dc, the CB55 may be used on all CableEye models. CB55, sold without connectors, has surface mount pads for four dual […]
Wire-to-board power cable plugs and assemblies deliver up to 12.5 A per pin
TE Connectivity has launched an expanded portfolio of ELCON Micro wire-to-board products, which provides a high current up to 12.5 A per pin in the common industry footprint of 3.0 mm, and now includes custom cable assemblies and a cable plug solution for design flexibility. These new products complement TE’s ELCON Micro connectors, which were […]
ERNI reduces lead times for multiple connector product lines
ERNI Electronics Inc., Richmond, Va. has substantially improved manufacturing lead times for a variety of its interconnect product lines. Production lead times are down to a couple of weeks for many selections. Various changes to optimize production and supply chain management have led to these improvements. Lead times will continue to drop as ERNI adds […]
Quick-connect technology enables flexible, simplified production and installation
One of the core requirements of flexible production is the ability to quickly install machines and modules, reconfigure them at will and operate them without disruption. With its Han ES Press HMC series, Harting has developed an interface that can be installed quickly without tools and is robust enough to be connected and disconnected ten-thousand […]
Solderless, compression mount spring-loaded connectors
Mill-Max Mfg. Corp. announces the release of new solderless, compression style spring-loaded connectors. These connectors have two active plungers and are designed to utilize hardware to secure them in position. Since no soldering is required, they facilitate easy adjustment and flexibility during assembly and removal and replacement are simplified. The 858-22-00X-80-XX1101 and 858-22-00X-80-XX2101 connectors are […]
Sliver straddle-mount connectors support Open Compute Project NIC 3.0
TE Connectivity has introduced its new Sliver straddle-mount connectors, which are the new standard form factor supporting a faceplate-pluggable Open Compute Project (OCP) NIC 3.0. A new extension of the Sliver product line, these straddle-mount connectors were designed to be useful for OCP NIC 3.0 cards in a low profile for ease of system maintenance […]
Fiber optic cables exceed strict defense aircraft requirements
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. announces the new Gore fiber optic cables, 1.8 mm Simplex with high impact-resistance for extreme defense aircraft environments. This version is proven to exceed new stringent JN1177 and EN4641-301 industry standards for more durability while maintaining high-bandwidth data and video transmission on 10-Gb avionics networks. With a unique buffering […]
QSFP-DD connectors, cages and assemblies support 400 Gbps speeds
TE Connectivity has introduced its new Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable Double Density (QSFP-DD) connectors, cages and cable assemblies, which address next-generation data center needs by increasing density through an existing QSFP form factor to reach speeds up to 400 Gbps. This 8 lane solution is designed for both 28G NRZ and 56G PAM-4 protocols, […]
Board-to-board connectors provide direct connection between FPC and board
Panasonic has commercialized a connector with a unique structure that allows direct connection between an automotive FPC (flexible printed circuit) and the board. This connector eliminates the need for wire harnesses previously needed for connection, allowing the use of fewer components and fewer assembly person-hours for vehicles, as well as making room for improved design […]
New VAL-U-LOK connectors increase current ratings to 13 A
TE Connectivity has introduced an extension of its VAL-U-LOK connector product line that increases the maximum current rating from 9 to 13 A in the broadly accepted 4.2-mm centerline spacing connector system. TE’s new 13A VAL-U-LOK connectors support high current requirements for wire-to-board and wire-to-wire connections in a wide range of applications where power must […]