Terminal blocks, often called connection terminals or screw terminals, provide secure wire-to-board or wire-to-wire connections in a range of end applications. While a relatively straightforward component by their very nature, terminal blocks still have a number of design considerations to take into account. Key mechanical specifications like the wire-entry orientation, wire-securing method, and module type […]
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Silicon Labs takes Gold in 2020 LEAP Awards for connectivity
Winners of the 2020 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced yesterday in a digital ceremony, with products across 12 categories. More than 100 entrants were received for the annual competition which celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space. This year’s winners were chosen by an independent judging […]
Heilind expands medical and industrial offering with Amphenol ICC’s MRD series
Heilind Electronics is now stocking Amphenol ICC MRD series circular connectors. These rugged circular locking connectors provide reliable power or signal connections in harsh industrial, instrumentation and medical applications. The sealed circular connectors offer IP67 protection against water and dust ingress and are rated for up to 10 A and 500 V to support high-power […]
Waterproof USB Type C connector reduces footprint by up to 22%
Hirose has launched a rugged, waterproof USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connector for applications that require miniaturization with resistance to liquid, vibration and/or shock. Requiring a mounting area 22% smaller than other receptacles on the market, the mid-mount CX90MW series offers reliable, high-speed performance in a PCB space-saving design. Rated to IPX8, the waterproof connector […]
High-power pin and socket connectors for high current rating data communication
TE Connectivity has unveiled its new high-power pin and socket product portfolio, addressing high current rating demands from high-speed board-to-board and board-to-busbar data communication applications. The new portfolio currently includes ICCON Block and ICCON Insert connectors. These new products can offer flexible design options and a floating feature for easy installation for applications up to […]
Heilind Electronics expands MagJack ICMs with Marvell-compatible versions
Heilind Electronics has expanded its selection of MagJack Integrated Connector Modules (ICMs) with the manufacturer’s Marvell-compatible solution. The new module is designed for customers using the latest Marvell 10GBASE-T Ethernet PHYs, including the 88E2xxx and 88E3xxx series silicon. It offers a performance upgrade to achieve maximum speed over twisted pair copper cables – up to […]
Single Pair Ethernet connector system paves way for IIoT applications
The new Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) connector system from Phoenix Contact can lower applied costs and help future-proof networks. As engineers design smarter machines, buildings, and factories, SPE will be a key technology in an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) ecosystem. The first available products include IP20 and IP67 PCB-mount device and panel feed-through connectors, […]
68-pin SAS connectors for high-speed small computer system interfaces
TE Connectivity introduces receptacles for the fourth-generation serial attached small computer system interface (SCSI) (SAS) supporting both SAS and PCIe lanes at respective speed of 24 Gigabits per second (Gbps) and 16 gigatransfers per second (GT/s). These new 68-pin receptacles are designed to address SFF-8639 specifications with compatibilities to SFF-8630, SFF-8680 and SFF-8432 interfaces. Their […]
USB 2.0 Type-C compliant connector reduces PCB required mounting area
Hirose offers more design flexibility with the introduction of a top mount USB 2.0 Type-C connector. The space-saving CX90B Series connector has 16 contacts, offering a more economical option for power charging applications. Enabling OEMs to reduce the size and cost of their portable electronic devices, the CX90B Series USB connector meets customer requests for […]
Kyocera miniaturizes electronics connector by 5% for wearables
Kyocera Corp. announced its new 5811 series board-to-board connectors have been miniaturized to be about 50% smaller than conventional products and optimized for wearable devices. The 5811 Series connectors feature a 0.35 mm-pitch to save space, perform well in high current and are highly durable. Samples are available globally now. The demand for wearable devices […]