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Electronic Technology is in the Wind
Wind energy is big business and the electronic systems that keep the turbines running efficiently and safely have become a necessity. Electronics play a key role in wind energy generation and distribution. As this market expands, the technology that keeps it reliable, efficient, and safe becomes even more consequential. Wind is the largest source of renewable electricity generation in the United States, providing more…
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Board-to-Board Connectors in Harsh Environments
As reliable interfaces between PCBs, board-to-board connectors increasingly perform in harsh environments, where they fulfill mechanical functions as well as transmit signal and power connectivity. That makes it crucial to specify the right component for the…
Camera Connectivity for ADAS Systems and Autonomous Driving
The use of cameras in automobiles is booming. To enable these systems, vehicle manufacturers and suppliers need optics with reliable and fast data connectivity, while keeping costs low and quality high. Modular solutions are the answer.…
Make Way for SPE: A New Standard for Industrial IoT
The standardization of single-pair Ethernet removes the confusing array of connector types. The new universal connector standard significantly simplifies industrial IoT networking for digital AI services and smart factories. By Thomas Keller, Product Manager Industries, Rosenberger Single-pair Ethernet (SPE) has proven itself in…
The Key to Preventing Connectivity Failures in Harsh-Environment Vehicles
There's a frustrating pattern familiar for anyone who has operated or worked on commercial trucks, agricultural machinery, or construction equipment: a fault appears, the vehicle goes into the shop, technicians run diagnostics and find nothing. The…
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38999 Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights 38999 connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. 38999 Connectors ITT Cannon’s KJA/KJB (D38999 III) family has expanded to include a full range of high-speed and Ethernet layouts with Twinax, Quadrax,…
Connectors for Robotics Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors for robotics from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Connectors for Robotics Lutronic Series cordsets from Lumberg are actuator/sensor cabling solutions with M8 and M12 connectors for automation. The M8 series…
Aviation Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights aviation connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Aviation connectors AirBorn SInergy modular high-speed connectors from Molex now offer heavy-duty, high-power contacts that support up to 25.0 A power delivery within…
Cable Accessories and Tools Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights cable accessories and tools from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Cable accessories and tools SV Microwave’s Secure-Locking Tools provide consistent handling and controlled operation, making installing the small interface of SMPS…
Connectors for Soldier Systems Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors for soldier systems from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Connectors for Soldier Systems Kilo 360 Warrior Series from Omnetics encapsulates the essence of durability, precision, and reliability. Every aspect, from…
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What Is a Photovoltaic (PV) Connector?
A photovoltaic (PV) connector is a single-pole, weatherproof, quick-connect DC electrical connector used to join solar modules into strings and link those strings to combiner boxes, inverters, and other balance-of-system equipment. PV connectors are built to survive decades of outdoor exposure at up to 1500 V DC with…
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