Molex announced that it has joined the SPE (Single Pair Ethernet) Industrial Partner Network, which brings together industry leading companies to promote and support adoption of SPE technology as the basis for rapid growth of IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things). “IIoT and Industry 4.0 are driving new standards in wired connectivity for smart factories, which […]
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Digi-Key expands online scheduling feature for U.S. market
Digi-Key Electronics has introduced online shipment scheduling for the U.S. market, allowing registered users to schedule orders up to a year in advance. There is no minimum order amount, and any quantity can be scheduled across multiple dates from a single order. “We heard from customers that they wanted to place orders several months ahead […]
FPC assemblies require less headroom, allow PCBs to be more densely packed
Harwin now offers both its Datamate J-Tek and Gecko high-reliability connectors with flexible printed circuits (FPCs) attached for situations where there is little space above the board surface. Highly suited to aerospace, motorsport, satellite and defense installations, these FPC assemblies provide engineers with lower profile interconnect solutions. This means that the PCBs within a system […]
ERNI Electronics realigns operations to contribute to COVID-19 fight
ERNI Electronics has realigned operations to support production of cable assemblies needed for essential medical equipment in the fight against COVID-19. The group has customers adjusting orders, pulling in typical annual volumes in mere weeks and ERNI has adjusted priorities and staffing to support them. A strong supply chain and a realignment of both physical […]
Crimp pins and receptacles for wire termination
Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp. Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of new crimp pins and receptacles to its selection of wire termination products. These pins and receptacles are precision-machined to exacting tolerances and gold plated for excellent conductivity and durability. The receptacles are fitted with the high reliability Mill-Max spring finger contacts. They are designed […]
Hirose expedites shipments to medical equipment manufacturers in fight against COVID-19
Hirose is prioritizing and expediting orders to medical equipment manufacturers. Hirose’s connectors are being used in medical equipment vital to the fight against COVID-19, including ventilators. Hirose has been tasked with increasing connector output and lowering lead times of connectors used in life-saving medical equipment. “With many critical medical devices in short supply, Hirose has been […]
TE Connectivity and TE Connectivity Foundation support global fight against COVID-19
TE Connectivity and the TE Connectivity Foundation, a private charitable foundation funded entirely by TE, have donated more than $1 million to organizations supporting the fight against COVID-19. The TE Foundation approved a $1 million emergency grant to Global Impact, a philanthropic partner across the private, nonprofit and public sectors, to fund diagnostics, therapeutics and […]
Industrial board-to-board connectors tested to 3 Gbits/sec operation
Harwin has confirmed that its Archer Kontrol 1.27-mm pitch board-to-board connectors support data rates of up to 3 Gbits/s. Compatible with Ethernet speeds up to 2.94 Gbits/sec, these connectors are optimized for modern industrial infrastructure. Targeting the industrial drives and controls market, the Archer Kontrol series is also proving highly effective in monitoring and data […]
Waterproof power connector designed for demanding vehicle needs
Hirose has developed a low-profile waterproof wire-to-wire connector for demanding automotive, agricultural and construction vehicles. Rated to IP67 / IP69K, the 2.2 mm pitch ZE064W Series is resistant to temperatures up to 125°C. A double-layer spring, three-point contact design ensures highly reliable connectivity in high vibration & shock conditions commonly found in off-highway and transportation […]
Waterproof, thermoplastic circular connectors for indoor and outdoor use
Amphenol Sine has introduced its new ecomate Aquarius waterproof, thermoplastic, circular connector solution for indoor and outdoor applications. They are available in 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 shell sizes and 25 insert arrangements for power, mixed power and signal layouts. They provide an IP67/69K waterproof rating when in a mated condition for industrial […]