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Connector Suppliers Talk Cable Routing Innovations
As components get smaller and performance demands increase, customers look to suppliers for innovative solutions to meet their needs. When it comes to cable routing, sometimes the best solutions aren’t flashy — just simple and effective. Connectors rely on secure cable connections. Cable routing solutions, therefore, are more than an afterthought; they are an integral part of device design. When signal travels through a…
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IP Communications in the Field Level: Is Cable Reuse an Option?
The reuse of serial communication cable for IP applications depends on various factors. In a series of comprehensive evaluations, Phoenix Contact set out to test various cables to determine the maximum length through which they could…
Energy in Motion: E-Mobility and the Future of Intelligent Power
The variety of applications within E-mobility require connections that perform at cutting-edge high-speeds, as well as endure environmentally rugged conditions to consistently support the signal between a vehicle’s battery and motor. No one knows what safety…
Non-Magnetic Spring Probe Solutions for MRIs
Using a spring probe grid array allows designers to customize the number of ground pins used to optimize the performance of connectors used in MRI systems, serving specific frequencies/coil designs, saving size, weight, and cost while…
How to Read an Eye Diagram: Eye Diagrams in Digital Communications
Eye diagrams are an indispensable tool for optimizing digital communications systems and components. They enable engineers to diagnose issues, fine-tune performance, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Eye diagrams are a test used to analyze the…
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Databus and Video Interconnects Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights databus and video interconnects from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Databus and Video The Amphenol USB LTW connector from PEI-Genesis is rated to IP68 for water resistance. This Amphenol USB connector…
Reverse Polarity Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights reverse polarity connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Reverse polarity connectors The Amphenol RF BNC Straight Clamp Plug Reverse Polarity connector from PEI-Genesis is a robust, high-performance solution designed for…
Magnetic Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights magnetic connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Magnetic Connectors Amphenol Communications Solutions’ ix Industrial connectors enable IoT connectivity for Ethernet and other Industrial protocols through all levels of an operation from the…
Memory and SIM card connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights Memory and SIM card connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Memory and SIM card connectors Amphenol is the first in the industry to offer card sockets for both microSD Express…
Radiation-resistant interconnects
This week’s Product Roundup highlights radiation-resistant interconnects from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Radiation-resistant interconnects SpaceNXT QT Series from Smiths Interconnect offers improved phase stability over a wide range of temperatures found in space environments while…
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What are MIL-STD-1553-compliant Connectors and Assemblies?
Meet the Connector: MIL-STD-1553-compliant Connectors and Assemblies MIL-STD-1553 is a military standard that defines the mechanical, electrical, and functional characteristics of a serial data bus, with the goal of reliably moving data. Also known as Milbus, this standard has been incorporated in nearly every type of U.S. military…
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