April 1, 2013–The development of the Mini-SAS HD active optical cable aligns with FCI’s high-speed IO value proposition.

April 1, 2013—CDFP MSA forming to develop standard transceiver specifications.

North American Headquarters Location: Lisle, IL, USA The Big Picture: “’We are continually innovating and investing in new products, technologies, and markets. Molex also works closely with customers across the globe to support their innovative design challenges.” About the Company Molex is a leading one-source supplier of interconnect products. Its team of highly skilled experts is focusedRead More

March 19, 2013 – The evolution of critical medical systems and medical imaging equipment has improved patient care, but these advanced medical devices have created a new set of design requirements and considerations for engineers. Medical imaging devices require rugged connector configurations that deliver consistent and reliable current and voltage ratings with excellent EMC performance, and several additional parameters unique to the medical environment. Fred Kozlof of CONEC examines the application’s requirements and how the connector industry is responding.

March 19, 2013 – The heavier-gauge option expands the manufacturer’s line of Mill-Max SMT interconnect headers.

March 19, 2013 – OMEGA Thermocouple Connector is ideal for food, automotive, plastic, manufacturing, and chemical industry applications. 

March 19, 2013 – Molex’s next-generation HSAutoLink II system meets demand for multiple high-speed media protocols and network bandwidths up to 2.0 Gb/s.

March 19, 2013 – Omnetics’ miniature wire harnesses and connectors are increasingly being adapted to the more rugged environment of portable medical and military electronics.

March 19, 2013 – API Technologies’ new series was designed for aerospace applications with high differential pressure.

March 19, 2013 – Despite Europe’s economic woes, 2012 world automotive light vehicle sales set a new record, and the automotive sector continued to dominate the world connector market with sales of $10.179 billion. Roger E. Rickey discusses the drivers behind the growth and how that may carry into 2013.

Avnet, Inc. is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers in more than 70 countries worldwide.

Medical Device Design – Challenges of Miniaturization and Harsh Rural-Clinic Environments Smaller, lighter, more portable, and more affordable are the primary objectives for just about every medical device manufacturer. The demand to succeed in achieving these attributes is particularly strong from remote medical clinics in rural settings, where funds are often scarce. In light ofRead More