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High-Density Multiport Connectors for Military & Avionics Systems
Smaller, lighter, and more efficient systems enable advanced military and avionics applications, ensuring mission-critical performance in high-frequency, high-vibration environments. High-density multiport connectors are transforming RF (radio frequency) interconnect technology, built on a legacy of innovation that stretches as far back as WWII. Significant advances in electronic warfare, communications, and radar were key to the development of flexible coaxial cables using polyethylene dielectric and PVC jacketing materials. During…
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Four Ways to Prevent Wiring Harness Failure
Wiring harnesses save installation time, optimize space, and help protect circuits from shock, vibration, debris, and other hazardous conditions. Good decisions at the design stage can protect the harness and the application. Wiring harnesses save installation…
Open-Source Technologies Revolutionize the Factory Floor
Manufacturing and automation are undergoing a new industrial revolution. The growing demand for interoperability, interchangeability, and portability is driving this significant transformation led by open-source technologies. Open-source technologies, from Raspberry Pi-based industrial controllers to Linux edge…
Rail Passenger Information Systems Keep Riders Informed
The hyper-connected nature of modern railways means that even the slightest issue can affect the overall timetable. To keep riders in the loop, both network and train operators have invested greatly to advance passenger information systems.…
Healthcare Robotics Provide Precise, Patient-Centered Care
Healthcare robotics, including the latest robotic surgical systems, have profoundly changed the way patients receive care. Today’s procedures are minimally invasive and highly precise, with fewer complications. Healthcare robotics is reshaping medicine. From devices that support…
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Twinax Cable Assemblies Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights Twinax cables from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Twinax cables Avnet supplies 3M Twin Axial PCIe extender assemblies for PCIe 4.0 applications. This family of cable assemblies includes X8 and X16…
Connectors for Security Applications Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors for security applications from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Connectors for security applications PEI-Genesis supplies Amphenol RJ Field series connectors that allow for the use of an Ethernet Class D/CAT5e…
USB/Enhanced USB Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights USB/Enhanced USB connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. USB/Enhanced USB JAE developed the MA07 Series USB and DisplayPort transmission-compatible connector and harness solution to address the increasing demand for transmitting…
ARINC 801, ARINC 810, & Galley Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights ARINC 801, ARINC 810, & Galley connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. ARINC 801, ARINC 810, & Galley Connectors Amphenol Pcd’s APeX galley rectangular connector is reliable and robust. The…
ZIF & LIF connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights ZIF & LIF connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. ZIF & LIF connectors PEI-Genesis supplies ITT Cannon’s DL connector family, a versatile, high-density zero insertion force (ZIF) connector series with…
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What is Semi-Rigid Coax Cable?
Meet the Connector: Semi-Rigid Coax Cable This semi-rigid transmission line can be formed as needed and will hold its shape to fit the needs of various applications. Semi-rigid coax cable is a coaxial transmission line that can be formed to fit the needs and dimensions of a specific…
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