Globalization, demographic change and climate issues — these megatrends are having a major impact on industry. Tomorrow’s manufacturing must also be more strongly converted to energy efficiency and sustainability. Harting is providing the connectivity to master these challenges — Connectivity for Future Technologies. In the field of automation, the three trends of digital twin, connectivity […]
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Medium-amperage connection system for industrial use
Amphenol Industrial Operations now offers a medium amperage connection system that is rated up to 120 A of continuous current. The ePower-Lite 5.7mm has an operating voltage of 600V AC / 800V DC. Used to connect PTC/AC to DC and related control boxes, including power distribution units (PDU), this 2-pole connector features HVIL and EMI shielding […]
Cat.6a Ethernet connector system reduces required installation space
Hirose has enhanced its high-speed ix Industrial connector family to include a horizontal mount PCB connector that supports space-constrained applications that require Cat.6a Ethernet cabling. The IX60G Series has reduced mounting requirements offering a space-saving of up to 75% compared to other Ethernet solutions like RJ45 connectors. Compliant to IEC PAS 61076-3-124, the IX60G Series […]
Single-Pair Ethernet addresses industrial priorities, Part 2: Hardware realization
For applications driven by sensors more than high-speed data, the IEEE 802.3cg standard offers single-pair Ethernet connectivity with far lower cable costs and bulk. Part 1 looked at the context and standard which defines Single-Pair Ethernet and some of its variations, and how it fits into the IIoT application area. This part will look at […]
Heilind Electronics receives Molex Canada Branch of the Year Award
The Canada division of Heilind Electronics was honored with this year’s Molex Canada Branch of the Year Award. The annual award program recognizes outstanding sales achievements, including sales growth, local market engagement, new design registration, new opportunities, project development and alignment, and overall contribution to sales development. The Molex Americas Distributor of the Year Award […]
Single-Pair Ethernet addresses industrial priorities, Part 1: The IEEE 802.3cg Standard
For applications driven by sensors more than high-speed data, the IEEE 802.3cg standard offers single-pair Ethernet connectivity with far lower cable costs and bulk. Ethernet has come a very long way in adoption and speed from its humble inception driven in the early years by a team led by Robert Metcalfe at the Xerox Palo […]
AVX joins the SPE Industrial Partner Network
AVX Corp. has joined the SPE Industrial Partner Network, a global association of companies dedicated to promoting Single-Pair Ethernet technology as the basis for the rapid and effective expansion of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) technology is much more than a simple collection of new electronic connectors and cabling solutions. It’s […]
NCC subminiature connectors provide high protection in compact space
Binder USA LP introduces the Series 670 NCC (Not Connected Closed) subminiature connectors, designed to offer high protection levels with a compact profile for applications where space is at a premium. These 5-pin subminiature connectors feature a bayonet closure and a cable bushing from 3.5 to 5.0mm. The new connectors meet a growing market demand […]
Card edge power connector portfolio for high current power connection
TE Connectivity (TE) is shaping its card edge power connector portfolio into a comprehensive one with the introduction of single-beam, high-density (HD) heightened, HD plus (HD+) 5- and 8- beam card edge power connectors. The whole portfolio can offer solutions for high-current connections while supporting a slow signal connection. Products within this portfolio are mainly […]
Harwin opens smart manufacturing facility to increase demand for Hi-Rel connectors
Harwin has started production in its new manufacturing facilities at the Portsmouth headquarters in the South of England. Providing an additional 1,200m² of factory floor, the new facility is enabling the company to quickly and significantly scale up production of its award-winning high reliability (Hi-Rel) connectors to meet market requirements. The total investment into the […]