A new generation of the PCIe specification is arriving this year, just in time to keep up with the growing demand for data fueled by 5G, cloud computing, AI, and other data-intensive connected technologies. This seventh installment in the Technology Trends series by Bob Hult, a collection of articles that review leading technology trends thatRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights automotive-qualified connectors from leading suppliers. Automotive-Qualified Connectors JAE’s MX72A/MX72B Series self-rejecting AK2 squib (igniter) connectors employ the AK2 standard interface, which has been adopted as the standard interface for automotive airbag inflators in Europe and North America and is growing in global popularity as the number of airbags per vehicleRead More

Summary coverage of new-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. January 2021 New Connectivity Products January 2021 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. GCT released two new USB-A connectors with improved durability, enhanced retention force, and higher-than-standard current ratings for use in fast-charging, high-mating-cycleRead More

A growing number of automakers are set to turbocharge electric vehicle adoption in the years ahead. Charging connector designs support this evolution. By Levon Altunyan, Product and Marketing Manager, and Stuart Denny, Sales Manager, JAE Europe  Although electric vehicle (EV) technology has made great strides in recent years, it is arguably still at a veryRead More

Amphenol Aerospace – AP-93 Connector Plating – 1,000 Hour Alternate to Cadmium – Video Amphenol Aerospace introduces our newest plating – AP-93. It meets all of the same requirements as, and is compatible with, Cadmium. It also achieves 1,000 hours of salt spray protection and is REACh/RoHS compliant. (https://www.amphenol-aerospace.com/Pr…) Amphenol Aerospace Connector Supplier Page

Amphenol Aerospace – R-VPX Evolution 2.0 Connectors – Video The new R-VPX Evolution 2.0 Connectors from Amphenol Aerospace. These rugged board-to-board interconnects meet the Open VPX requirements, have low mating forces, and exceed the VITA 46 standard, all while topping out at speeds of 32 Gbps. They’re the fastest on the market today. Speed limit?Read More

Amphenol Aerospace – Amphenol Aerospace Solar Farm in Sidney, NY – Video Transformation of 40-60 Delaware Ave. in Sidney, NY from one of the world’s largest connector manufacturing plants to one of the largest solar farms in the United States. Amphenol Aerospace Connector Supplier Page

Amphenol Aerospace – Amphenol Aerospace Introduces TRACER Rapid Prototyping – Video Amphenol Aerospace’s revolutionary new rapid prototype connector series utilizes the latest materials and additive manufacturing technologies to provide mil-spec style connectors with customized inserts providing the perfect bridge to production parts. Amphenol Aerospace Connector Supplier Page

Amphenol Aerospace – Zero Defect Mission – Video Zero Defect Mission. Amphenol Aerospace Connector Supplier Page

A progression of system packaging options provide a roadmap to supporting the high speeds inherent in next-generation equipment. As 112G becomes a reality, co-packaged optics offer the best signal integrity. Since the advent of multigigabit signaling, design engineers have struggled to find ways to minimize the negative effects of conducting high-speed signals through copper tracesRead More

In 2021, we’ll see USB4 begin to appear in computing products and peripherals. The latest iteration of the USB standard will be fast and backward compatible. In the connector world, upgrades usually mean two things: higher speed and more power. This time around, the arrival of a new USB connector also means more compatibility. InRead More

The COVID-19 pandemic pushed medical interconnect providers to create new strategies, capabilities, and products in 2020. In 2021, we predict that those lessons will transfer to new medical devices and care processes, and influence capabilities for other markets as well. Connector companies are adept at aligning their capabilities with the challenging requirements of device manufacturersRead More