Canfield Connector, a manufacturer of high-quality electronic connection and sensor technology, has expanded its manufacturing abilities to save their customers both time and money. Canfield has grown a reputation of providing high quality M8 and M12 connectors for sensing and automation applications. In the past, previous designs have required the end user to design a […]
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Pre-assembled overmolded cables for M12 connectors
binder USA introduces pre-assembled and pre-tested overmolded cables for use with M12 connectors. The new ready-to-connect cables eliminate the need for single-core wiring, reducing errors and speeding up installations. They are essential to plug & play and plug & work solutions in M12 field installations. The cables are suitable for usage in industrial networks including […]
Cable assemblies now available in M12 connector types
CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group today announced the introduction of circular cable assemblies to its cable assemblies portfolio. Available in M12 connector types, CUI Devices’ CDM12 family offers a range of male or female plug versions and contact position options of 3, 4, 5, 8, and 12 pins. These M12 cables are A-coded to support 1 […]
How can EMI be eliminated from an industrial cable system?
Electromagnetic interference, or EMI, is an unfortunate fact of life in industrial environments due to the wide variety of equipment and devices operating in close proximity. Every piece of electric or electronic equipment generates signals that can interfere with other nearby machinery, potentially causing suboptimal performance or even total failure. And while the idea of […]
igus creates world’s first e-chain made entirely of recycled material
igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics and moving cable management systems, announced the world’s first cable carrier system made entirely from recycled material. Cradle-to-cradle: this is the principle of the circular economy, which is based on nature. The aim is to return consumer goods to the biological or technical cycle in order to conserve […]
MMCX Micro-coax cable assemblies increase flexibility and design options
Amphenol RF has expanded its cable assembly portfolio with MMCX cable assemblies designed on ultra-flexible 0.81 mm micro‐coax cable. These 50 ohm assemblies are currently available in a single configuration — MMCX right-angle plug to AMC4 right-angle plug – with additional assemblies being released shortly. These compact and flexible assemblies are well-suited to make connections […]
Multi-port Mini FAKRA breakout cables optimize space and increase bandwidth
Amphenol RF has expanded its cable assembly portfolio with fixed length Automate Type A Mini-FAKRA quad-port jack to (4) SMA plugs or jacks designed on low loss TFC-302LL cable. These pre-configured assemblies provide a highly flexible end-to-end solution allowing PCB to device connections without tooling or additional assembly. The AUTOMATE to SMA breakout cables are […]
PVC armored BNC and TNC cable assemblies are sealed to IP67
Amphenol RF is pleased to announce the expansion of its ruggedized product portfolio with new IP67 sealed BNC and TNC cable assemblies. These assemblies feature an innovative flexible PVC conduit that is used to wrap the length of the cable to provide an extra layer of protection in rough environments. This unique design makes the […]
Cut-to-length Quabbin commercial Ethernet and data cables
AutomationDirect has added Quabbin commercial Ethernet and data cables to provide more choices for your wiring/cabling needs. The new 26 and 24 AWG commercial Ethernet cables are available in Cat5e/6/6a/6e types, in shielded and unshielded versions, and they are suitable for applications from 10 Base-T to 1000 Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet). These cables feature a round, […]
Why should one worry about voltage drop?
By Frances Richards, Contributor To put it simply, excess voltage drop can reduce the operating efficiency of motors, lights, appliances, and other electrical equipment. If too much voltage is lost while passing through wires, equipment may not function properly, or at all. For certain equipment such as pumps, large motors, or machines that use compressors, […]
