TE Connectivity has launched an expanded portfolio of ELCON Micro wire-to-board products, which provides a high current up to 12.5 A per pin in the common industry footprint of 3.0 mm, and now includes custom cable assemblies and a cable plug solution for design flexibility. These new products complement TE’s ELCON Micro connectors, which were […]
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ERNI reduces lead times for multiple connector product lines
ERNI Electronics Inc., Richmond, Va. has substantially improved manufacturing lead times for a variety of its interconnect product lines. Production lead times are down to a couple of weeks for many selections. Various changes to optimize production and supply chain management have led to these improvements. Lead times will continue to drop as ERNI adds […]
Quick-connect technology enables flexible, simplified production and installation
One of the core requirements of flexible production is the ability to quickly install machines and modules, reconfigure them at will and operate them without disruption. With its Han ES Press HMC series, Harting has developed an interface that can be installed quickly without tools and is robust enough to be connected and disconnected ten-thousand […]
The difference between noise and jitter
Noise and jitter in electronics are closely related phenomena. Both are unwanted electrical energy that we mitigate where possible and otherwise work around. Weak signals are obscured by noise. No amount of filtering can reduce noise that is caused by fluctuations intrinsic to the signal being measured, but this noise can be partially eliminated by […]
Solderless, compression mount spring-loaded connectors
Mill-Max Mfg. Corp. announces the release of new solderless, compression style spring-loaded connectors. These connectors have two active plungers and are designed to utilize hardware to secure them in position. Since no soldering is required, they facilitate easy adjustment and flexibility during assembly and removal and replacement are simplified. The 858-22-00X-80-XX1101 and 858-22-00X-80-XX2101 connectors are […]
Sliver straddle-mount connectors support Open Compute Project NIC 3.0
TE Connectivity has introduced its new Sliver straddle-mount connectors, which are the new standard form factor supporting a faceplate-pluggable Open Compute Project (OCP) NIC 3.0. A new extension of the Sliver product line, these straddle-mount connectors were designed to be useful for OCP NIC 3.0 cards in a low profile for ease of system maintenance […]
Board-to-board connectors provide direct connection between FPC and board
Panasonic has commercialized a connector with a unique structure that allows direct connection between an automotive FPC (flexible printed circuit) and the board. This connector eliminates the need for wire harnesses previously needed for connection, allowing the use of fewer components and fewer assembly person-hours for vehicles, as well as making room for improved design […]
Heiling Electronics offers JAE’s new board-to-board connectors
Heilind Electronics, an authorized distributor for JAE Electronics in North America, has recently added the manufacturer’s AC01 Series connectors to its extensive inventory of interconnect products. The new connectors feature a 0.5mm contact pitch and 2.5mm to 3.0mm stacking height to accommodate today’s smaller and thinner applications. In addition, the connectors offer a highly stable […]
New VAL-U-LOK connectors increase current ratings to 13 A
TE Connectivity has introduced an extension of its VAL-U-LOK connector product line that increases the maximum current rating from 9 to 13 A in the broadly accepted 4.2-mm centerline spacing connector system. TE’s new 13A VAL-U-LOK connectors support high current requirements for wire-to-board and wire-to-wire connections in a wide range of applications where power must […]
8- and 20-circuit mid-power MultiCat power connector system ensures proper connection
Molex introduces 8- and 20-circuit mid-power versions to the MultiCat power connector system with precision-machined contacts. This system provides superior durability and can be mated quickly. It also ensures proper connection via connector position assurance, making it effective in multiple industry categories. With this connector system, customers will be able to use a reliable connector […]