binder USA’s 712 and 702 series M9 circular connectors will now be manufactured using a zinc die casting process. The previous process consisted of a drawn tube pressed into shape. The new method enhances safety and quality features without impacting the way customers use the connectors. The die casting process has been used successfully for […]
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Hi-Rel cable connectors available with rear panel mount options
To provide customers with greater choice and increase design flexibility, Harwin now offers rear panel mount cable connectors for both its 2mm-pitch Datamate and 1.25mm-pitch Gecko high-reliability (Hi-Rel) series. These will complement the company’s existing front panel mount solutions, broadening the scope of how connector housings are attached to an enclosure or panel. The clear […]
Fixed and floating header coaxial connectors for automative cameras
Growth in the deployment of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies has led to an increase in the number of high resolution and high frame-rate cameras within vehicles. This requires an increased amount of data that must be reliably transmitted from the ADAS system, including the camera itself, to the signal-processing control unit. In response […]
IPT-HD high-voltage connector provides shielding for alternative energy vehicles
With the global drive to protect the environment and conserve energy, alternatives to fossil fuel are spearheading the demand for advanced, alternative energy vehicles. After years of development, manufacturers are continually looking for ways to ensure the quality and safety of hybrid and electric vehicles—especially for vibration and shielding performance. To meet this demand, TE […]
High density FPC-to-board/board-to-board connectors support USB4 Gen2 transmission
Hirose has designed an innovative FPC-to-board/board-to-board connector series that offers high density mounting and space-savings. Supporting USB4 Gen2 (10Gbps) transmission for a wide range of portable electronic and consumer devices, the DF40 Series combines a 0.4 mm pitch with a mounting depth of only 3.68 mm. The robust DF40 Series connector features a superior stamped […]
Standardization or individualized in connector designs
Contributed by Jakob Dück, Global Industry Segment Manager at HARTING Electric One of the most significant challenges in today’s manufacturing technology is the question: How do I serve the “very special and unusual” wishes of end consumers? As things stand today, this would appear to apply only to the end consumer worlds. But the […]
Universal RJ45 adapter allows for different types of connections in single traditional enclosure
The Mencom modular insert series (MIXO) was designed to allow different types of connections housed in a single traditional rectangular enclosure. Since each insert is designed to fit and lock into a frame that ranges in size from 1 module to 12 modules in a single enclosure, the possible combinations are countless. Each enclosure can […]
Plastic enclosure family features snap-fit closure
The 1551 miniature plastic enclosure family from Hammond Manufacturing consists of 49 different sizes; in this latest extension to the range, a further 10 variants have been introduced. In addition to the available size and configuration options, a choice of colors, flanged lids, keyring, and USB C versions are also available. The 1551V ventilated sensor […]
Safety clip for snap-in connectors secures high-stress applications
binder USA introduced a new accessory for its 620 and 720 Series miniature and subminiature connectors. New safety clips increase the security of circular connectors in applications where reliability is critical. The clips feature three snap-in lugs that produce an audible click to confirm when the connector is properly latched. For additional protection, these locking […]
DT-XT sealed connector system ensures reliability in complex vehicles
Today’s complex vehicles include more connectors than ever, which brings a higher risk of failure as one compromised seal on a single connector can result in the failure of an entire system. To address the reliability needs of its customers operating commercial vehicle applications in harsh environments, TE Connectivity (TE) has expanded its robust Industrial […]