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Railways Embrace New Technology & Automation
Connector companies are bringing new technology advances, including AI, to railways in the U.S. and abroad, making them safer, more efficient, and more cost-effective. Much of the current rail infrastructure in the U.S. is based on systems that have been in use for half a century or more, due to the industry’s notable hesitation to adopt new technology. Similarly in Europe, where trains are…
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The Role of Connectors in High-Performance Vehicle Systems
High-performance vehicle technologies require new electrical design strategies and advanced connectors to meet these challenges. As the transportation world integrates high=performance vehicle technologies into vehicles of all types and transitions to electromobility, the traditional decentralized electrical…
Miniature Interconnects Scale Down Continuous Glucose Monitors
Today’s small, wearable CGM devices challenge design engineers with ensuring greater functionality in much less space. Miniaturized interconnect solutions with ultra-low profiles and enhanced pin density deliver more discreet and comfortable monitoring solutions. A new generation…
Connectivity Standards Evolve For Electric, Autonomous Cars
Vehicle systems produce and consume vast amounts of data, raising concerns around data integrity and security, and the ever-present challenge of electromagnetic compatibility. In this fast-changing scenario, which industry standards do designers need to keep in…
Electronic Housings for the Off-Road Vehicle Market
Off-road conditions subject electronics to a wide range of stressors. To ensure reliable, seamless integration into off-road vehicles, design engineers should look for special features when specifying housing systems. Electronic housings designed for the off-road…
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VG-Approved Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights VG-approved connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. VG-approved connectors The JK06 Series from JAE is a waterproof circular connector developed for railway vehicles and related electronic equipment worldwide. The JK06…
Medical Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights medical connectors from leading suppliers. Medical connectors Avnet supplies the full range of Molex fiber optic connectors and adapters that provide customers with a wide range of design, manufacturing, and value-added…
ATEX-approved Interconnects Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights ATEX-approved interconnects from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. ATEX-approved Interconnects The new Broadcom ACNV260E, available from Avnet, is an optically coupled gate that combines an AlGaAs light emitting diode and an…
USCAR Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights USCAR connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. USCAR connectors Avnet’s Mini50 receptacles from Molex achieve 50% space savings over traditional USCAR 0.64 mm connectors. These single- and dual-row receptacles have…
Connectors for Smart Building and Factory Automation Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors for smart building and factory automation from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Connectors for Smart Building and Factory Automation The 6780-000 Series IP20 T1 Industrial single-pair Ethernet (SPE) connectors from…
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Meet the Connector: UMP Connectors
UMP (Ultra Miniature Push-Pull) connectors are compact, high-performance connectors designed for applications where space is limited and reliability is crucial. These connectors feature a push-pull mechanism, which allows for easy insertion and removal while ensuring a secure connection. UMP connectors are often used in medical devices, industrial equipment,…
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