Always looking to support upcoming generations of engineering talent, Harwin has announced the founding of its Harwin Academy. This new venture, which has been undertaken in partnership with Havant & South Downs College, has the objective of giving high-quality training to students — thereby opening up career paths for them within the burgeoning STEM sector. […]
Multigig RT 3 backplane connector exceeds 25 Gb/sec
TE Connectivity (TE), Harrisburg, Pa., has launched its fastest rugged backplane connector, the MULTIGIG RT 3 connector. TE’s MULTIGIG RT 3 connectors support speeds of 25-plus Gb/sec, making them among the fastest rugged backplane connectors for embedded computing or VPX systems currently on the market. The ruggedized design makes these connectors ideally suited to withstand […]
MDC duplex optical connector offers high density for two-fiber connectivity
US Conec, Hickory, N,.C., has unveiled its new duplex optical connector solution: the MDC connector. This state-of-the-art connector design ushers in a new era in two fiber connectivity by bringing unmatched density, simple insertion/extraction, field configurability and optimal carrier grade performance to the ELiMENT brand single fiber connector portfolio. The MDC is a two-fiber connector […]
Cicoil launches Flat Cable Configurator for easy custom design
Cicoil, Valencia, Calif., is pleased to announce its New Flat Cable Configurator. Located at www.cicoil.com/flat-cable/configurator, this free web-based tool lets anyone easily design a custom flat cable in minutes. The configurator also works seamlessly on all Apple and Android devices. With a few simple mouse clicks or touch of a screen, flat cables can be […]
Stainless-steel D-sub connectors meet demand for nontoxic applications
TE Connectivity, Harrisburg, Pa., recently released its new line of rugged Amplimite D-subminiature (D-sub) connectors that put the same corrosion resistance of connectors made with cadmium into an environmentally-friendly, stainless-steel housing. The new stainless-steel housing is designed to meet the performance requirements of MIL-DTL-24308, offering up to 500 hours of resistance to salt spray in […]
Right-angle vertical mate micro-coaxial connector for high data-rate transfer
The new CABLINE-UM micro-coaxial cable connector from I-PEX Connectors, Austin, was designed with a 360° EMI shielding feature to protect components against noise in high-speed transmission environments. The right angle vertical mating type makes it easy to put anywhere on the PCB, increasing your design options. With the optional mechanical locking mechanism, the plug is […]
New website from igus connects users with right cables
A new website published by igus for SPS IPC Drives provides information on current trends in drive technology and gives a comprehensive overview of the diverse cable section. The new website, at igus.com/info/flex-cable, provides a gateway to the world of igus cables. Customers have a wide range of choices, from cables sold by the meter to […]
Lightweight 60 A contactors provide faster power switching
TE Connectivity, Harrisburg, Pa., has released its newly developed CII FCC-360 contactors. The 60-A contactors are smaller, lighter and offer higher resistive contact ratings than similar products on the market. TE’s compact CII FCC-360 contactors are engineered to save valuable space and weight in power distribution systems, COTS (Commercial Off the Shelf) equipment and 50- and […]
Vertical receptacle I/O connector is designed for next-gen smart manufacturing
Hirose, Downers Grove, Ill., has expanded its rugged ix industrial connector family to include a vertical receptacle. The ix80 series vertical receptacle provides design flexibility for manufacturers of next-generation industrial equipment. Featuring a small robust design for use in most any industrial environment, the ix80 connector is available in two keying variations for Ethernet (A […]
SMA quick connect adapter for test and measurement reduces mating time
Amphenol RF, Danbury, Conn., now offers the SMA Quick-Connect adapter, a straight jack to straight plug configuration, as part of its broad portfolio of coaxial adapters. This precision machined 50 ohm adapter allows for quick and easy mating with all existing threaded SMA jack and plug connectors. The SMA Quick-Connect adapter easily converts any standard […]