Norstat Inc. has recently introduced a line of Multi Head Connectors for the Fluid Power and Industrial Automation marketplace. These connectors can be customized in a multitude of configurations to include various valve connector types including DIN EN1175301-803 Form A,B or C, M8 & M12 connectors, Deutsch Type Automotive connectors or any combination of connectors […]
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Samtec partners with SnapEda to offer 200,000 connector design models
Today, Samtec is announcing that it now has more than 200,000 symbols and footprints for its products to accelerate the design process for engineers. Engineers spend days creating digital models for each component on their circuit boards, such as symbols and footprints. Samtec and SnapEDA have teamed up to make these models readily available to […]
Heilind Electronics stocking JAE Electronics AX01 high-speed connectors
Heilind Electronics has added JAE Electronics’ AX01 series of high-speed floating type board-to-board connectors to its extensive portfolio of connector solutions. The JAE AX01 connector features a floating structure, which allows movement of ±0.5 mm in the X and Y direction, as well as large mating guides, which can absorb positional shifts or misalignments that […]
10 important points to consider when using spring-loaded connectors (SLCs) in your design
By Marty Houlroyd Spring-loaded pins are rapidly finding new applications in modular product design. Also referred to as SLCs (spring-loaded connectors), this product resolves many of the manufacturing issues like misalignment, coplanarity, and tolerance stack up that can plague traditional pins and sockets. However, as flexible as SLCs are you need to be aware of […]
Vertical FPC connector offers high-heat resistance, high-retention force
Hirose has launched a vertical flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector with a single-action lock for demanding applications. The 0.5-mm pitch FH67 series satisfies severe automotive requirements, and is also commonly used in applications like consumer, gaming, industrial, medical, robotics and more. The FH67 Series has a rugged design, including two-point independent contact springs and a […]
Anti-vandal switches with wired leads now available at Heilind Electronics
Heilind Electronics has expanded its ULV anti-vandal switch series from E-Switch with three prewired options. ULV series anti-vandal switches are designed for applications that are subjected to harsh use. These durable and robust push-button switches feature 19 mm (ULV4 series), 22 mm (ULV7 series), and 25 mm (ULV8 series) panel cutouts and multiple switch functions. […]
Interlock-free flat flexible cable connector provides easy assembly
Besides a broad range of flat flexible cables (FFCs) and lockable ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) plug connectors, Würth Elektronik now also offers the LIF (Low Insertion Force) connector WR-FPC. Small and flexible flat-ribbon cables are widely used in LCD screens, board-to-board connections for medical equipment, test and measurement devices, industrial applications, entertainment electronics, and the […]
Expanded low-profile target disc terminals for vertical use
Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp. Inc. expands its family of spring pin mating products, with four new series offering additional diameter and height options. These low profile SMT disc shaped terminals are perfect for applications where vertical space is at a premium. The expanded series include the 1593-X, 1618-X, 1625-X, 1656-X SMT discs, with diameters of 0.093 […]
SENKO advances adoption and deployment of SN connector technologies
SENKO Advanced Components Inc. announced that there have been major advancements in the adoption and continued deployment of its SN Connector technology and supporting ecosystem after two years of field trials. Currently, SENKO has licensed its technology out to leading transceiver and connector manufacturers, including Applied Optoelectronics Inc., Cisco, Delta, Eoptolink, Innolight, Juniper Networks, Molex, […]
Optical termini in new single mode and multimode expanded beam variations
TE Connectivity is releasing its EB16 expanded beam optical pin and socket termini in new single mode and multimode variations. Both variations are based on an updated design that includes springless mating and crimpless cable retention. EB16 termini are built on TE’s PRO BEAM expanded beam connector technology, which expands and collimates the optical signal […]