July 2013 – The 28-circuit, high-current, right-angle compact header meets challenging space requirements in IP6K7- and IP6K9K-sealed transportation applications.

July 2013 – C&K rugged smart card connectors offer higher contact forces for harsh environment applications.

DIN’s proliferation beyond the telecom world can be attributed to a few factors, most important of which is its adoption as part of the VMEBus standard, also known as Eurocard. 

JEDEC finalized the DDR4 specification in September 2012. It is expected to hit server applications first, where its initial higher price can be justified, and then reach PCs later, as the prices drop. 

The pin-and-socket interface is probably one of the oldest and most reliable contact designs, and it remains the contact of choice in many connectors today.

Built on a legacy of customer success, Molex commemorates its proud past and looks to a powerful future.

TE Connectivity Showcases Latest Rugged, High-Speed Interconnectivity Solutions TE Connectivity (TE), along with newly acquired DEUTSCH, featured the latest ruggedized, next-generation, high-speed connectivity solutions at the 2013 Paris Air Show last month in Paris, France. Featured sytems and solutions included: Solutions for avionics – Advanced fiber optic, high-speed copper systems, and the next generation ofRead More

NWI Lab360 Endurance Test Exceeds Life Cycle Expectations Northwire Inc. (NWI) certified project managers reported extreme temperature conditions ranging from -65°F to 300°F during endurance trials. Tests conducted on high-flex retractile cables to predict life expectancy achieved 400,000 cycles. Inside Northwire’s on-site test and development facility, the cable manufacturer rapidly responds to meet customers’ demandsRead More

July 16, 2013—Souriau already switched 20% of its cadmium plating to zinc nickel.

In the past 10 years, the connector industry has achieved reasonably good growth, but the road to this point has been rocky. Ron Bishop looks at the past decade in numbers, particularly in terms of the industry’s top suppliers.

Advanced Interconnections Corp. has completed the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) registration process with the US Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).

LED Light Governments, energy producers, and environmentalists around the world have been on a mission to kill the incandescent light bulb. A very small percentage of the energy these lamps consume is actually converted into visible light; the majority ends up generating wasteful heat.  The emergence of more efficient alternatives means obsolescence appears to be inevitableRead More