Advancements in materials, manufacturing technologies, design, and quick prototyping capabilities have led to the emergence of innovative spring contact designs for high-reliability connector assemblies, which provide excellent solutions for temporary connections in OEM and test applications
July 11, 2013 – The recent SAE Congress in Detroit highlighted the roles new connector technology will play in a variety of applications as varied as autonomous vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, driver vision and lighting, and systems reliability.
July 11, 2013—The portfolio of ERNI PowerElements now includes versions with purely massive press-fit contacts.
Molex RF DIN 1.0/2.3 Modular Backplane System is a Subminiature Solution Molex announced a high-performance connector system designed specifically to enable PCB developers in the video, commercial broadcast, and telecommunications industries to transfer multiple RF signals across mated boards in a single assembly while taking into consideration space constraints. The RF DIN 1.0/2.3 Modular BackplaneRead More
July 11, 2013— New low-profile hybrid XLR connector offers 15% space savings over Amphenol’s traditional audio connector line.
July 9, 2013—New additions include sizes up to four inches in three different materials: aluminum, nickel-plated aluminum, and stainless steel.
CONEC Develops IP67-rated RJ45 Dual Bayonet In-Line Couplers CONEC has advanced its IP67-rated RJ45 family of connectors to include Ethernet I/O ports with a dual bayonet in-line coupler that can be used as a true in-line extension. The dual bayonet coupling mechanism is in compliance with IEC 61076-3-106 and provides increased protection for the connectorRead More
Binder M16 Connectors with Crimp Termination Binder-USA announced the addition of crimp termination to a variety of M16 connectors. Expanding the M16 product line with crimp termination will offer more options for factory production and increase productivity by simplifying assembly of the connectors. The M16 connectors with crimp contacts are well suited for high-production industrialRead More
SCHURTER SMD Fuse with 1500A Breaking Capacity SCHURTER extended its family of Universal Modular Fuses to include a version with 1500A breaking capacity at rated voltages of 277VAC/250VDC. The high breaking capacity of the UMT-H makes this time-lag fuse ideal for applications with high short-circuit currents. The UMT-H at 5.3mm x 16mm is a smallerRead More
Chicago Innovation Awards and Molex Launch “The Innovators Connection” The Chicago Innovation Awards, in partnership with Molex Incorporated, has launched the Innovators Connection, an initiative to build links between the region’s most innovative small businesses and large corporations located in and around Chicago. The inaugural large company participants include Coyote Logistics, Dell, Edelman, Elkay Manufacturing,Read More
