Amphenol RF is pleased to announce its partnership with Amphenol Custom Cable for the upcoming launch of an online quick-turn cable configuration tool, QuickBuild RF. QuickBuild RF will allow customers to configure cable assemblies from a wide assortment of radio frequency (RF) connectors and standard cables at any length, delivered in less than one week […]
Smaller RF connector with locking feature is ideal for high shock and vibration
The industry first MHF brand 4L LK Micro RF coaxial connector from I-PEX Connectors is designed with a locking feature to prevent it from disengaging from the PCB receptacle. Over multiple mating cycles, the engagement force is superior to the non-locked part. The smaller mating height, 2.0 mm versus 2.5 mm for the original MHF […]
Harting and Hirose partner to drive Single-Pair Ethernet infrastructure
Hirose Electric Co. Ltd., Tokyo, and the Harting Technology Group have entered into an agreement to jointly develop, standardize products and market a connection technology system for Single Pair Ethernet (SPE). “The joint development in the area of Single Pair Ethernet continues and consolidates the successful technology partnership of both companies,” says Hirose President Kazunori […]
USB 3.0 Type-A connector available in vertical design for up to 5 Gbps
Stewart Connector, a Bel group co., announces the addition to the USB 3.0 Type-A connector product offering with the release of a USB 3.0 Type-A vertical connector. Stewart USB connectors are designed to support data speeds up to 5 Gbps for USB 3.0. The USB Type-A connector design has plug/play capabilities where hot insertion/ejection may […]
Double-sided compact board-to-board connectors create device flexibility
With Phoenix Contact’s new Finepitch board-to-board connectors, PCB designers can customize individual PCB orientations with different stack heights and numbers of positions. The Finepitch range features two compact pitch sizes: 0.8 mm with EMC shielding and 1.27 mm for unshielded applications. The Finepitch series features a unique double contact system. The contacts are designed to […]
Low-profile wire-to-board power connectors are rated for currents up to 65 A
Hirose has expanded the current carrying capacity of it EnerBee power connector family. The DF60 series wire-to-board connector now supports applications requiring current ratings up to 65 A. Featuring a compact space-saving design, the DF60 series has a pitch of only 10.16 mm. It is available in straight, right angle and in-line configurations, as well […]
Two new sizes available for SlimStack floating connectors
Molex has launched the SlimStack 0.40 mm floating board-to-board connectors, designed to save space and allow for design flexibility. These new connectors are one of the smallest floating B-to-B connectors in the market. They are designed for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications that require a large floating range and high-speed transmission. The SlimStack 0.40 mm […]
Sliding power connector allows for easy hot swapping of components in server drawers
TE Connectivity has introduced a sliding power connector. This is one of the only connectors of its kind that allows for hot swapping (serviceability) of components in a server drawer without shutting power down to the entire system. Designed for applications such as hard disk drives, power supply units, racks, servers, storage units and other […]
Molex joins Networking for Autonomous Vehicles (NAV) Alliance
Molex has joined the Networking for Autonomous Vehicles (NAV) Alliance to collaborate with other industry leaders in the development and adoption of next-generation multi-gig Ethernet automotive networking. Founded by Aquantia, Bosch, Continental, NVIDIA, and the Volkswagen Group of America, the NAV Alliance is dedicated to defining procedures and specifications to ensure the interoperability, security and […]
High-bandwidth interconnects save space on PCBs for rugged applications
Edge Rate high-speed, high-bandwidth interconnect systems save space on PCBs, and are designed for high-cycle, rugged applications. With some connectors, the mating edge of the contact is the cut edge of the pin. If you look at the edge of the pin under a microscope you may see micro burrs and edges. This reduces the […]