As US politicians debate the future of the Internet, Bishop & Associates’ John MacWilliams makes the case for leaving oversight in the hands of the US. The World Wide Web evolved out of DARPA Net in the late 1980s, emerging from an NSF/university technology dotcom system, and then as an open Internet in theRead More
From its inception, silicon/CMOS photonics was supposed to revolutionize optical communications, but has yet to come to fruition. How much progress has been made so far? Both Intel and Luxtera have been working on silicon/CMOS photonics for more than 13 years. While we have a few products, its promise of lower-cost, lower-power-consumption optical devicesRead More
Demand for higher data rates, panel density, and practical channel lengths with acceptable signal integrity have put pressure on copper connectivity to deliver the most practical solution. Embedded optical transceiver technology emerges to address this need. Copper circuits still rule the high-speed electronic world, but optical alternatives continue to chip away at that dominance in nicheRead More
In the first half of 2015, the connector industry is down almost 5% in US dollars, yet up in foreign currencies. Why? The connector industry contracted -4.6% in the first six months of 2015 when measured in US dollars. After the strong performance in 2014, it is reasonable to believe that year-over-year growth would beRead More
Optical modules are key components in networking equipment, and specifying the right modules can heavily influence overall system performance. Here, Erin Byrne of TE offers tips on key considerations. Optical modules are key components in networking equipment, and specifying the right modules can heavily influence overall system performance. There are several issues to consider whenRead More
Low-level contact resistance measurements are an integral part of any test plan designed to assess the reliability of electric contacts. Here, APEX explains how to use LLCR measurements to eliminate thermal voltage errors. Low-level contact resistance measurements are an integral part of any test plan designed to assess the reliability of electric contacts. TheRead More
The Amphenol high-vibration brush terminal series offers zero fretting and is ideal for harsh environments, withstanding up to 100,000 mating cycles. Amphenol Industrial Products Group now offers a revolutionary high-vibration brush terminal series designed to withstand harsh environments. By intermeshing two small wire bundles together, a superior electrical connection is made with 14 to 70Read More
TE micro circular connectors deliver reliability and flexible configurations for military applications. TE Connectivity announced that its metal-shell micro circular connectors are now available globally. The new connector family is a complete line of small circular connectors ideal for rugged military and commercial applications. The metal-shell micro circular connectors are versatile, tested for harsh environments, andRead More
The Mill-Max .090″-stroke spring-loaded pins and connectors offer a mid-stroke distance that is almost double that of other available standard products. Mill-Max has added three new heights to the popular 0914 series of spring-loaded pins and corresponding single- and double-row connectors. The 0914 series has a mid-stroke distance of .045″ (1.14mm) [.090″ (2.29mm) full stroke]Read More
Belden’s Hirschmann Valve Connectors provide a simple and reliable way to connect to data networks. Belden Inc. introduced the new Hirschmann GDM-Series Valve Connectors, which enable a wide range of automation components to be reliably powered and connected to the data network to increase the overall productivity of machines and systems. The connection technology comes from Hirschmann’s tried-and-tested GDML-series. TheRead More
The Hirose DF52 Series wire-to-board connector utilizes a compact, space-saving layout to deliver high current capacity in a small package. Hirose introduced the DF52 Series, a small 0.8mm-pitch wire-to-board connector that delivers up to 2.5A per contact. With a height of only 1.75mm and a depth of 4.1mm, this miniature wire-to-board connector provides significant PCB spaceRead More
For the latest appointments, distribution agreements, and awards, check out the news briefs for August 11, 2015. Hubbel Incorporated announced a number of appointments for its BURNDY and Harsh & Hazardous businesses within its Hubbell Construction & Energy Group. David Smith has been named vice president and general manager, BURNDY USA, within the new HCERead More
