TE Connectivity today announced the launch of its new Strada Whisper cable receptacles, which can allow engineers to start designing for up to 112G PAM-4 data rates in servers, switches and routers. These cable receptacles incorporate Strada Whisper connectors on one end and connect to a variety of other high speed solutions on the other, […]
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Molex launches online custom cable design tool
Molex has launched the Custom Cable Creator, a solution that enables customers to efficiently design custom cable harnesses within one simple online tool. The tool fits almost any application to meet the needs of most major industries, including consumer, home appliance, medical and data computing. The Cable Creator allows users to choose from many different […]
Importance of standardizing industrial bus cables
As bus products evolve to faster and more environmentally-friendly products, the need for backward compatibility is important. Contributed by Neal Allen, Vice President of Engineering, Helukabel USA Despite the move towards Ethernet-based protocols, controls manufacturers continue to avoid standardization and create their own proprietary bus cable. This article will explore how the industrial marketplace has […]
20 AWG multi-conductor flexible control cable with TPE jacket
Multi-conductor flexible control cable from AutomationDirect is now available in 20 AWG unshielded models with 3 to 25 conductors including ground. Existing gauge sizes are available from 18 AWG to 10 AWG with 3 to 41 unshielded or shielded conductors including ground wire. The cable’s outer jacket is a flexible, premium grade Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) […]
Quick-disconnect M8 cables and M12 field wireable connectors
Quick-disconnect cables from AutomationDirect have a 3, 4 or 5-socket M8 female connector on one end and 3, 4 or 5 open leads on the other end to provide fast and easy connection between field devices and terminal connections. A “lock in place” nickel plated brass or zinc coupling nut resists high levels of shock […]
Custom-made cables available with hybrid composite constructions
Remee Wire & Cable announced that is now offering new custom design and manufacturing capabilities for cable products. Remee has recently added capabilities to make hybrid composite constructions with fiber optic and copper cable under one jacket. In addition, the company expanded its insulation and jacket compound offerings to include cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) and Zero […]
Cosemi expands Amazon storefront with USB hybrid active optical cables
Cosemi Technologies Inc. announced that it has enhanced its Amazon storefront with the addition of a wide range of USB hybrid active optical cables. These cables, which will be available both on Amazon U.S. and Europe, bring consumers one step closer to the optimal HD experience. Increased demand for higher resolutions is leading the charge […]
Industrial-duty LED lights available for power cord reels
Coxreels new line of three industrial duty LED lights is available on the PC13 (Power Cord) cord reels. The LED lights feature a variety of industrial-grade features and options, including: a 50,000-hour rating, internal light diffusers, and shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses. Coxreels’ LED lights also feature adjustable steel hooks for hands-free placement. Whether you are looking […]
VFD/servo cable with signal pair for brake control or sensor feedback
VFD-SC series VFD/servo cable offers four conductors, available in 16 to 10 AWG gauges, plus a foil-shielded signal pair. The VFD-SC series is the same high-quality cable as the standard VFD-C series; the addition of the shielded 16 AWG signal pair allows the cable to be used with motors and drives requiring brake control or […]
Coaxial cable cutter tool now available from CDM Electronics
CDM Electronics today announced the availability of Times Microwave Systems’ new CCT-03 coaxial cable cutting tool. The tool is uniquely optimized to cut Times Microwave’s ≤ 0.600 in. diameter coaxial cable with just one cut. Specifically intended for use by operators of any skill level to reduce training requirements, its utilization minimizes waste and ensures […]
