Vehicle wiring harnesses without a zonal architecture can have over 1,000 wires connecting over a hundred ECUs. They are difficult to fabricate and install, and changes can be difficult and costly to implement. However, using modular wiring harnesses in zonal architectures can overcome those challenges. A zonal architecture places electronic control units (ECUs) in multiple […]
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34-contact high-voltage connector achieves 5kV rating
LEMO announces an advancement in its REDEL 2P High Voltage Series with the introduction of new connectors featuring 26 and 34 contacts at 5kV. This development builds upon LEMO’s established technical expertise and medical market experience, where the original REDEL 2P High Voltage Series with 2, 5, and 8 contacts has served as an industry […]
Design World presents the 2024 LEAP Awards Winners: Connectivity
In its seventh year, Design World’s LEAP Awards showcase the best engineering innovations across several design categories. This wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and support of the engineering community. The editorial team assembles OEM design engineers and academics each year to create an independent judging panel. Below is their selection for this year’s LEAP […]
Dual-entry card-edge connectors rated up to 150VAC (RMS)
KYOCERA AVX expanded its line of vertical card-edge connectors with the release of the new 9159-800 Series dual-entry card-edge connectors — the industry’s first dual-entry card-edge connectors and the lowest-profile card-edge connectors in the KYOCERA AVX portfolio. Engineered to satisfy growing cross-market demand for card-edge connectors and persistent cross-market demand for compact, space-saving connectors, the new […]
Board-to-board connector support 28 Gbps links
Samtec announces the availability of its SLH/TLH Series printed circuit board (PCB) to board (B2B) connectors that offer an ultra-low mated stack height down to 2 mm (.078″) and support 28 Gbps NRZ performance. SLH/TLH PCB board-to-board connectors are part of Samtec’s Ultra Micro line of products that maximize overall space and offer reliable connections […]
Compact industrial sensor enhances control interface design
EBE sensors + motion’s magnetic panel potentiometer is designed for human-machine interfaces (HMI) delivers unprecedented durability with 1,000,000 operating cycles – 20 times longer than conventional wire and cermet alternatives. The compact MPE19 measures just 19mm in diameter and 20mm in height behind the front panel, making it ideal for space-constrained industrial applications. Its robust […]
What’s the difference between mini delta ribbon and shrunk delta ribbon cable assemblies?
Mini delta ribbon (MDR) and shrunk delta ribbon (SDR) cable assemblies are both designed to carry video signals as specified in the Camera Link (CL) specification, and they have the same internal connections. MDR and SDR cables are incompatible with the higher speed Camera Link HS (CLHS) standard. CLHS connectors include CX4 and SFP/SFP+. A […]
Automotive board connectors handle harsh environments
Hirose has designed a two-piece FPC/FFC-to-board connector for harsh environment applications including automotive. Featuring a center lock design, the TF70 Series allows for easy, one-handed insertion and removal, ensuring durable performance with a locking strength of more than 40N. A guide key prevents mis-insertion, and a clear tactile click indicates complete and proper mating. Assembly […]
Automotive board connectors handle harsh environments
Hirose has designed a two-piece FPC/FFC-to-board connector for harsh environment applications including automotive. Featuring a center lock design, the TF70 Series allows for easy, one-handed insertion and removal, ensuring durable performance with a locking strength of more than 40N. A guide key prevents mis-insertion, and a clear tactile click indicates complete and proper mating. Assembly […]
How do car camera bus and FPD link compare?
Car camera bus (C2B) and flat panel display (FPD) Link are both technologies used in automotive vision systems, but they differ in their use cases, performance, and cost. Automotive high-definition link (AHL) is another choice for video connectivity, as is automotive Ethernet, a general-purpose networking technology. This article briefly compares FPD Link, C2B, and AHL. […]