Providing flush-mount capability, the new Mill-Max receptacle offers zero profile and dual entry. Mill-Max announced a new option in its receptacle line-up – a new receptacle providing flush-mount PCB assembly and dual-entry capability. The 0531-0-15-15-31-27-10-0 receptacle is a zero-profile, solderless, press-fit receptacle with an overall length of .068” (1.73mm).  When pressed in, the 0531 sits flush with theRead More

Samtec discrete wire IDC components eliminate the expense and need for special tooling. Samtec recently released a 2mm (.0787″) pitch discrete wire IDC system designed for a high reliability connection and ease of discrete wire termination in field applications. Available as an IDC connector only, this system eliminates the expense and need for special tooling,Read More

The Conxall sealed mini USB cable assembly is the supplier’s latest addition to the Data-Con-X line of products. Conxall announced the sealed mini USB cable assembly, the newest addition to the continuously growing line of Data-Con-X sealed data connectors. The assembly is sealed to a level of IP68 NEMA 250 (6P) when mated and comes in a quick-connect-style connection. TheRead More

TPC cable glands for hazardous locations meet North American and European safety and performance standards. TPC Wire & Cable Corp. announced a new product family of non-armored cable glands specifically designed for hazardous locations. The glands perform in temperatures from -60°C to +105°C (-76°F to +221°F) and offer a unique clamping system which allows oneRead More

Pasternack low-PIM cable jumpers utilize formable semi-rigid coax for black boxes, test equipment racks and cabinets, DAS, and lab testing. Pasternack Enterprises introduced an all-new series of low PIM cable jumpers with formable coax. These new assemblies are designed for low passive intermodulation (PIM) applications including black boxes, test equipment racks and cabinets, distributed antenna systemsRead More

IPA Diamond Grip Terminal Cleaners are the first tools ever made to clean small male and female spade pin connectors. IPA’s Diamond Grip Terminal Cleaners are the first tools ever made to clean small male and female spade pin connectors.  The three-piece Pro Series Diamond Grip Terminal Cleaners (part #8040) feature highly durable and abrasive coatings that cleanRead More

In this case study about replacing vintage subsea cable to scenic Drummond Island, Kerite’s Peter Ebersold describes how the company overcame the environmental challenges to meet the tight timeline dictated by permit conditions. When Cloverland Electric Cooperative wanted to replace the aging subsea cable that serves Drummond Island in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, it turned to experienced utilityRead More

Excessive electrical noise in variable frequency drive installations can wreak havoc on the precision electronic components, network cabling, and other sensitive wiring found in most modern industrial facilities. Belden’s Peter Cox explains how to select cable for variable frequency drive systems. Many existing variable frequency drive (VFD) installations use cross-linked high heat water resistant insulated wire (XHHW); thermoplasticRead More

Representatives from TE Connectivity’s Automotive Cable Assembly Product Team answer your questions about cable and assemblies for transportation applications. Q: What are the key areas of transportation that are driving the development of new cable products? A: Infotainment systems, hybrid and electric mobility, driver assistance, driver safety, and human machine interfaces (HMI) are all contributing toRead More

Soaring air travel and aging fleets will continue to drive demand for narrow body and regional jets, continuing the boom in commercial aircraft. Bishop tracks 13 companies in the transportation market sector. This market has been growing, as measured by these 13 company’s revenues, in the last three quarters. In 1Q14, the combined revenues ofRead More

In an excerpt from a recent white paper, the folks at Switchcraft offer helpful tips for choosing between overmolded and field-assembled cables for your next design. Cable assemblies are the core components for your most critical connections. In many instances, you’ll have the option of choosing between field-assembled cables or overmolded cables. For some designsRead More

In today’s world of rapidly evolving technology, standard off-the-shelf connectors increasingly fall short of the medical imaging market’s need for high-bandwidth data. ITT’s Ted Worroll and Murtaza Fidaali explain why you should consider custom solutions for medical imaging applications. In today’s world of rapidly evolving technology, standard off-the-shelf connectors increasingly fall short of the medical imaging market’s need for high-bandwidthRead More