May 2024 New Connectivity Products
New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits.
May 2024 New Connectivity Products
May 2024 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc.
Hirose has expanded its DF60 Series to include a rugged right-angle crimp socket that offers design flexibility and space-savings in demanding, power-hungry applications. Enabling a compact design, the right-angle DF60FS Series crimp socket has a pitch of only 10.16 mm and does not require extra room for cable routing. Part of the EnerBee power connector family, the robust DF60FS wire-to-board connector supports applications requiring current ratings up to 65A. Designed for power-dense environment such as data centers, industrial machinery, and renewable energy systems, the DF60FS maintains reliable power connections, even in harsh environments prone to shock and vibration. The DF60FS Series design provides secure mating with a clear tactile click, utilizes a highly reliable five-point contact with independent contact springs to ensure reliable and secure connectivity in extreme environments, and offers finger-safe electric shock prevention. The connector is commonly used in industrial, medical, power conditioning, robotic, and telecom applications.
KYOCERA AVX released the new RES Series radial-leaded wet aluminum electrolytic capacitors engineered to deliver high CV values in small case sizes with lifetime endurance of 5,000–7,000 hours at 105 °C. High ripple current helps manufacturers save board space in high-density PCB assemblies without compromising on endurance. They are also lead-free compatible and compliant with the RoHS, REACH, and CA Prop 65 directives, enabling broad suitability in industrial, communications, and consumer electronics applications, including computers, access points, and other networking stations compatible with the 802.11 protocol. The RES Series is the eighth series to join the extensive radial-leaded aluminum electrolytic capacitors portfolio that KYOCERA AVX released in February 2022.
Interstate Connecting Components (ICC) features the P6 Series sealed limit switches from OTTO Controls. Known for their robustness and reliability, the P6 Series sealed limit switches are designed to meet the stringent requirements of MIL-PRF-8805. These switches are engineered for precise operation in a variety of demanding environments, making them an ideal choice for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. With a standard temperature rating of -55 °C to +85 °C and a seal rating up to Symbol 4 – Resilient, they ensure reliable performance in harsh conditions. A one-piece stainless-steel or nickel-plated brass housing, sealed at the plunger and at the base with a glass-to-metal header option provides true environment-free sealing. Many P6 Series switches have grounded cases to reduce EMI interference. Roller plunger styles for cam or slide actuation and pin plunger designs for in-line actuation are available. P6 Series switches incorporate OTTO’s snap-action basic switch.
Weidmuller USA’s new Klippon Connect W2C and W2T Range signal wiring and signal marshalling terminal blocks offer flexible solutions for complex production processes. Signal marshalling ensures the reliable connections of complex field signals to I/O systems in modern industrial plants. Their single- and double-level arrangement combined with the provision of the four basic functions (fuse, feed-through, disconnect, and ground), enable users to achieve maximum flexibility when connecting their devices wired in the field. Klippon Connect marshalling products feature standardized test points which make automated testing and checking processes possible.
Newark has expanded its range of passive component stock with the addition of new arrivals from YAGEO, Kemet, Murata, Würth Electronik, and Panasonic. The passive component market is expected to continue expanding in the coming years. The rising popularity of consumer electronics, automotive electronics, and industrial automation results in more passive components being required in all applications. Newark is committed to stocking a broad range of passives from market-leading suppliers for critical projects ranging from robotics and IoT to EVs, 5G, and medical devices.
BIRNS launched a new high-amperage subsea connector series, the 225 Amp BIRNS Meridian line. This robust, custom-engineered dry-mate connector series is open-face rated to 6 km and is perfect for battery packs and thrusters for crewed and uncrewed subsea vehicles that require high amperage power transfer. BIRNS Meridians are compact and come in several pin configurations, like the M40 configuration with a single 85 square millimeter (3/0 AWG) contact. Both standard and reverse gender versions are featured in the series. All withstand reverse pressure and can be installed into both dry and oil-filled canisters. Several exclusive design features create ease of use and mating, including a tactile alignment index ridge and arrows indicating the primary key position. The receptacles also feature a blue color band on the shell, which allows users to have a strong visual indicator that a connector pair has been fully mated.
The ODU MINI-SNAP Series F Super Shorty combines the advantages of the ODU MINI-SNAP series with a smaller design. The connector offers the usual reliability with a size reduction of up to 25%. It is the ideal solution for applications that require easy mounting in extremely confined spaces. A more efficient and flexible system design is possible without having to compromise on performance or reliability. A suitable cable assembly is also required for error-free transmission. Despite its reduced size, the connector has enough space for convenient and professional connection of the cable strands. The design also provides the optimum conditions for overmolding and protection of the termination area, either in a straight or right-angled design. The ODU MINI-SNAP Series F Super Shorty connectors are available as ready-made assemblies with matching cable and overmolding for an end product tailored to the application. This means that customized solutions for specific inserts can be produced from a single source in a straightforward procurement process.
May 2024 New Connectivity Products > Wire, Cable, and Cable Assemblies
PEI-Genesis supplies Times Microwave Systems’ InstaBend PhaseStable assemblies providing precise phase stability for critical applications in aerospace, defense, and telecommunications. These low-loss, highly flexible, foam-core micro coaxial cables are designed to eliminate the PTFE phase change occurring around 19 °C, ensuring consistent performance. Initially crafted for space satellite programs, InstaBend PhaseStable Assemblies feature the same triple-shield construction as Times Microwave’s SF, SFT, SilverLine, and MilTech cables. With advanced materials and meticulous engineering, InstaBend PhaseStable cables offer exceptional electrical performance across a broad frequency range, making them the go-to choice for demanding environments where signal integrity is paramount.
May 2024 New Connectivity Products > Sensors and Antennas
Amphenol RF expanded its antenna portfolio with external, spring, and embedded chip antennas designed to meet the growing demand for long-range, low-power connectivity solutions. LoRa (Long Range) technology has emerged as a game-changer in the realm of IoT, enabling devices to transmit data over long distances with minimal power consumption. In addition, these antennas offer low power consumption to ensure extended battery life, robust performance for reliable connectivity in challenging environments, and versatile deployment by supporting various LoRa-based protocols and frequency bands.
May 2024 New Connectivity Products > Connector Materials, Accessories, Tools, and Development Kits
RS offers a wide range of Schneider Electric motor control solutions engineered to help organizations in every sector of the industrial market overcome common challenges and improve their productivity, efficiency, profitability, and sustainability. TeSys island smart motor starter is modular and multifunctional smart motor control that provides protection; near-real-time visibility, data-driven insights, and direct control solutions for switching; and management of low-voltage loads in motor-driven systems deployed in an extensive array of industrial markets and applications. Altivar VFD leverages built-in intelligence to manage motor control applications up to 20MW and gather and share data that helps improve asset management, productivity, safety, reliability, energy efficiency, and sustainability. This smart, connected drive also offers additional power options and firmware upgradability features for maximum machine control and peak performance. Altivar 320 VFD is designed to manage three-phase synchronous, asynchronous, and permanent magnet motors in open loop control and is available in IP21, IP65, IP66, UL Type 1, and UL Type 4X models for broad application suitability in harsh environments. Modicon PLC is engineered for high-performance automation applications ranging from individual machines to complex robotic systems and assembly lines. These flexible, IIoT-ready devices deliver the amplified processing power needed to handle big data analysis, support multiple-device and cloud connectivity, and offer integrated cybersecurity to protect against vulnerabilities, and like the TeSys island and Altivar solutions, are quick and easy to program, commission, and maintain.
The new Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Controller from WAGO is a library function block with a control algorithm for voltage, frequency, and reactive power control. To ensure a reliable power system, the DER connection to the grid requires communication between the energy source and the operator. Standards like IEEE 1547-2018 have been implemented to provide a trouble-free connection between systems. WAGO’s DER supports clauses 5 and 10 related to IEEE 1547-2018. Clause 5 deals with reactive power and voltage/power control. This reinforces Clause 10 which handles the subject of interoperability for information exchange. The library function block in these controllers is programmed with CODESYS 3.5 software and has been validated and verified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
The Wieland Group sets new standards in lead-free brass machining, forming, and efficiency with the new SZ product family, specifically the eco SZ3 alloy. As part of the ecoline family, it boasts unprecedented quality and outperforms the previous lead-free alloys, rendering them excellent alternatives for comparable lead-containing alloys. The stricter regulatory requirements and the rising demand for green products prompted the development of new lead-free copper alloys that retained properties like those of the leaded variants. Eco SZ3 meets all current requirements placed on leaded materials CuZn40Pb2 and CuZn39Pb3, such as conductivity, corrosion resistance, and mechanical properties. Eco SZ3 has excellent hot stamping properties, and although the alloy contains less than 0.1% lead, it also has good machinability. These properties make the material highly attractive for use in industries such as plumbing, electrical, and automotive.
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