Over 80,000 attendees from 80 countries spent four days at electronica 2018 in Munich last month combing 17 halls, 182K square meters of exhibition space, and meeting with as many of the 3,100 exhibitors as possible. The driving force for many of the new products introduced at the trade fair was, again, the need to […]
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New Anglissimo connector for outdoor applications
LEMO is showcasing a new Anglissimo connector for outdoor applications at Electronica 2018 in Hall B3 Booth 141. This new connector design of the T series is available in size 0T, 1T and 2T is watertight with an IP68 protection class. The Anglissimo is an elbow plug connector that prevents cable clutter by easily adjusting the cable output […]
The first cable on the Moon: a history of NASA’s use of Cicoil’s flat cables
Contributed by Rich Buchicchio, National Sales and Marketing Manager We all know about “The First Man” on the Moon. However, when Neil Armstrong took his historic step on the surface of the Moon, he was wearing a bio-belt that was fitted with a Cicoil engineered Biomedical Harness. Without this important piece of the Space puzzle, […]
Circular sensor connectors with breakaway collars prevent damage to critical elements
Continuing to develop interconnect solutions with the capacity to cope even in the most challenging of operational environments, Harwin has introduced a new circular sensor connector product. With a current rating of 2A per contact, the members of the Vivern family come in a 10-contact 1.45mm pitch format and have an insulation resistance of over […]
Heiland Electronics now offering Hirose CX series USB Type-C connectors
Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Hirose, is now stocking the manufacturer’s CX Series USB Type-C connectors. The next-generation CX Series conforms to USB Type-C (3.1 Gen 2) — the new protocol for data connectivity in the consumer, industrial machinery and automobile markets. Featuring quick charging and a 10 Gbps […]
Stamped spring pin socket for 0.8-mm pitch Infineon LFBGA
A new socket addressing high-performance requirements for Burn-in and Test applications is called the SBT-BGA-6553. The contactor is a stamped-spring pin with 31-gm actuation force per ball and cycle life of 125,000 insertions. The self inductance of the contactor is 0.88 nH, insertion loss is < 1 dB at 15.7 GHz, and capacitance 0.097 pF. […]
OSFP connectors and cable assemblies from TE Connectivity offer 400 Gbps
TE Connectivity has introduced its new Octal Small Form Factor Pluggable (OSFP) connector and cable assembly portfolio, which supports next-generation data center needs with data rates of 200 and 400 Gbps. These products are designed to support 8x28G NRZ and 8x56G PAM-4 protocols, with a roadmap to 8x112G PAM-4 for future system upgrades. TE’s OSFP […]
Rugged fiber optic connectors and IoT tech to be Bulgin’s electronica focus
Rugged connector and component manufacturer Bulgin will be showcasing a selection of its most advanced connector, switch and sensor products designed to deliver high performance in the harshest environments at Electronica 2018, November 13-16, in Hall B2, Stand 275. Bulgin’s focus on optical fiber connectors, smart connectors and sensors reflects the increasing demand for optical […]
Easy-On FFC/FPC connectors are reliable in a small-pitch design
Molex has launched two FFC/FPC connectors designed to serve the growing information market needs of automakers and television display manufacturers, as well as designers requiring small-pitch, high-reliability connectors. The Easy-On FFC/FPC connectors are offered in 0.5 mm and 1.0 mm pitch forms to provide a reliable connection while reducing space, weight and cost in this […]
New screw-loks and cables added to 1.25mm pitch connectors
To address the market needs of avionics, space, military and autosport deployment, among others, Harwin has significantly extended the scope of its award-winning Gecko Screw-Lok (Gecko-SL) 1.25mm pitch connectors with new options. To present engineers with greater design flexibility, and ensure that mating procedures are made as straightforward as possible, a reverse fix orientation has […]