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Ceramics in Space: BME X7R MLCC
Dielectric multilayer ceramic capacitors are used in payload systems and satellite launchers, as well as for many internal cockpit displays. In 2015, AVX Corporation, now KYOCERA AVX, became the first company to be recognized as a qualified supplier of space-level base metal electrode (BME) X7R dielectric multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) for use in aerospace designs under the European Space Agency 3009041. Subsequently, within two…
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The Challenges of Electric Flight: How Engineers Are Rethinking Power
Aviation innovation has followed a predictable trajectory: incremental efficiency gains layered onto combustion-based propulsion. Now, electric and hybrid-electric aircraft are becoming central to aviation’s future. Article Contributed By Stuart Steadman, Senior Principal Engineer at TE Connectivity…
Printing at the Edge of Possibility: How TE Connectivity Leverages Micro-3D Printing
When connector geometries become too small for conventional tooling – or too complex to justify a mold before the design is proven – manufacturers face a difficult decision about how to move forward: when does it…
A Five-Layer Clad Solution for High-Performance Battery Interconnects
Battery connector design gets super-charged in a case study that demonstrates the power of materials science to solve new connectivity challenges. Article Contributed by Alyssa Koch, Materion Corporation Battery interconnect materials must satisfy a demanding combination…
High Voltage Interlock for Commercial Vehicles: A Must-Have or a Nice to Have?
When designing industrial and commercial transportation vehicles with high-voltage batteries and related systems, manufacturers and system integrators face an important question: Is a high voltage interlock, or HVIL, necessary at every high-voltage interface? Article Contributed By…
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Test & Measurement Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights Test & Measurement products from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Test & Measurement Products Nicomatic’s EN9100-certified in-house laboratory supports development teams from initial design to final qualification with rigorous validation under…
Fiber Optics Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights fiber optics from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Fiber Optics Nicomatic’s fiber optic interconnect portfolio delivers secure, high-speed data transmission with absolute immunity to electromagnetic interference for the most demanding aerospace…
2026 Push-Pull Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights push-pull connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Push-pull Connectors Adam Tech’s comprehensive line of Push Pull connectors consists of metal and plastic connectors, bend reliefs, and elbow sockets. Each…
I/O Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights I/O connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. I/O connectors Greenconn offers a comprehensive portfolio of I/O connectors, including RJ45, USB, and D-Sub solutions for networking, data transfer, and device communication…
PCB Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights PCB connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. PCB connectors Lumberg’s RAST 2.5 connector for individual conductors is another solution for secure connection technology in applications with the highest demands on…
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What Is an RFID Antenna?
The RFID antenna is the radiating element that links an RFID reader to passive or active tags. It reaches the rest of the system through an RF interface, most often a 50 Ω reverse-polarity TNC (RP-TNC) coaxial connector on fixed UHF readers. This component operates anywhere from 125…
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