Harwin – About Harwin – Video For over 70 years, Harwin has supplied engineers with the connectors needed to meet the most demanding specifications. Harwin’s innovative interconnect portfolio of high-reliability products is designed for ultra-high-performance applications in the harshest operating environments or within the tightest of spaces. Today, Harwin products are found in a wideRead More

Harwin – Backshells for EMC Shielding on Horizontal Datamate Connectors – Video When you need shielded connectors but are limited by space to a right-angled board connection, we’ve got it covered (literally). Backshells for Horizontal Datamate connectors work with both J-Tek and Mix-Tek styles, throughboard and SMT terminations. They are easy to assemble and fixRead More

Harwin – Flexible Printed Circuit for Hi-Rel Connections – Video FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) is a great alternative to discrete cables. Available from Harwin fitted with Datamate J-Tek and Gecko Latch connectors, for High-Reliability requirements. FPC connections give you added space above the PCB, and tighter bends for both static and dynamic applications. Harwin PreferredRead More

Harwin – Rear Panel Mount for Hi-Rel Connectors – Video Rear panel mount connectors sit inside your enclosure or equipment module, giving a lower profile on the outside. Protects more of the connection from accidental damage, and still allows for mating connectors to be locked together. Available in dependable, popular connector designs – 2mm andRead More

Harwin – Archer .8 PCB Connectors -Video Miniaturized electronics need high pin counts in tiny spaces. Archer .8 supports data rates up to 24Gbits/s, with a low 5mm stacking height for mezzanine connections. Pin counts are available up to 120 contacts, housings feature polarizing and shrouding to prevent mis-mating. Supplied ready for your SMT assemblyRead More

The quest for greater performance and functionality in smaller and lighter connectors has sparked some creative customization solutions. Custom connector solutions are usually a last resort, but with the pace of change in the world of technology, off-the-shelf options can’t always keep up. Customization fills a need when the right solution doesn’t exist yet. “ThereRead More

The size, weight, and power (SWaP) initiative has helped connector manufacturers focus on improving smaller and lighter connectors. Custom designs help make these goals achievable. Modern electronic design dictates that our circuits do more in smaller packages but we still need reliable power and signal transfer. The military and aerospace sector has been particularly influential;Read More

Six years after the historic Brexit referendum, trade ties have finally been severed between the United Kingdom and the EU. How is the U.K. connector industry handling the breakup? When the U.K. Parliament passed the Withdrawal Agreement Act in January 2020, 53% of businesses cited Brexit as the top source of uncertainty. Six years passedRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights overmolded assemblies from leading suppliers. Overmolded assemblies Nicomatic specializes in cable overmolding to provide optimal protection for electronic assemblies. Two overmolding options are available: flexible overmolding made of silicone-based resin and rigid overmolding achieved through low-pressure injection and hotmelt. Nicomatic’s solution follows MIL-STD-83513 performance standards, meets the constraints of severeRead More

Meet the Connector: Modular Connectors This article refers to configurable modular rectangular interconnect products that allow a customer to incorporate multiple media in one housing or shell. Modular connectors are “build-your-own” interconnect products featuring structural elements that can be selected and configured to meet a specific application’s physical or performance requirements. Examples of modular products includeRead More

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies has received the electrical standard parts Supplier of the Year Award by Airbus. Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CarlisleIT) received the Supplier of the Year award at the 2023 Airbus electrical standard parts annual supplier event held in Toulouse, France. CarlisleIT received recognition jointly from Airbus for its robust commercial performance, high level of collaboration,Read More

Data breaches are a billion-dollar problem, wreaking havoc with financial systems, medical records, businesses, and individuals. As supply chains and infrastructure also become increasingly connected, protecting cybersecurity is critical. Strategic hardware selection can help protect networks. Cybersecurity is often portrayed as a white hat hacker at a monitor, scanning code in search of vulnerabilities inRead More