AirBorn – A Molex Company: SInergy Mini-Modular Connectors – Video Introducing AirBorn’s SInergy family of connectors! SInergy offers OEMs a mini-modular hybrid solution in 1-5 configurable bays. With speeds up to 25Gbps per lane, SInergy is able to support Xaui (3.125), USB3.0 (15Gbps), and QSFP (30Gbps) applications. Exemplifying mil-grade resilience, this high-speed, high-density connector isRead More

AirBorn – A Molex Company: High-Speed verSI Connectors – Video The verSI (versatile signal integrity) connector family is designed to meet the requirements for high-speed/high-density/signal integrity 100 Ω differential serial bus applications while still delivering the reliability customers expect from AirBorn. The open-pin field design allows flexibility in termination schemes. Single-ended, differential pair, power, andRead More

AirBorn – A Molex Company: R and W 55302 Connectors – Video When it comes to withstanding the harshest environments on Earth and in space, few interconnect solutions compare to AirBorn’s R and W Series — both connector families meet or exceed MIL-DTL-55302 performance specifications. These rugged, mission-critical connectors are available in a variety ofRead More

As data center infrastructures upgrade to transition to higher bandwidths, LPOs are emerging as a promising solution to enable faster, more energy-efficient, and cost-effective optical connectivity. A few days before the OFC 2025 optical networking conference, the LPO MSA (Linear Pluggable Optics Multi-Source Agreement) Group announced the completion of the 100 Gb/s per lane Linear Pluggable OpticsRead More

Modern wire and cable systems are under more pressure than ever, both physically and functionally. Braided sleeving is one value-added solution that can help protect harnesses from common challenges like abrasion, vibration, heat, chemical exposure, and service access. This type of cable protection is especially important in evolving industries such as automotive, electric vehicles, andRead More

Manufacturers and distributors can have a positive impact on their customers’ carbon footprint through supply chain management and innovative shipping solutions. Technology is improving efficiency, eliminating waste, and saving energy. Natalie Emerson, distribution manager at Amphenol PCD, explained that one of the most significant ways to address sustainability is through the company’s distribution channels. “DistributionRead More

A Bishop & Associates analysis of the top 100 connector manufacturers in 2024 sales reveals the impact of multiple acquisitions.   At Bishop & Associates, as we prepare our analysis and ranking of the top 100 of 2024, we realize that many of the companies represented in past years are no longer listed. And, forRead More

Meet the Cable: Coaxial Cables Their design was first used in 1858 and patented by mathematician Oliver Heaviside in 1880, yet these reliable and cost-effective cables are still widely used to transmit data, video, and voice communication. Today, they are even used for power in certain applications. Coaxial or coax cable is used to transmitRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights overmolded cable assemblies from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Overmolded Cable Assemblies binder’s yellow overmolded M12 cordsets are engineered for high visibility and efficient control line identification in industrial environments. Their bright color supports quick differentiation from power and data cables, enhances safety by reducing accidental disconnects, and aligns withRead More

As automakers increase safety features and efficiency, the electrical systems that power all this new technology must also evolve to ensure performance and user safety. 48V systems are at the heart of this evolution. An increase in safety and infotainment features coupled with demand for range and energy efficiency in gas, hybrid, and electric vehiclesRead More

The world’s foremost microwave conference, the IMS symposium features everything from basic technologies to components to systems, including the newest 0.6 mm connectors, waveguides, and interconnect technologies. The IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium is the world’s foremost conference covering RF through millimeter wave and terahertz. Microwave Week combines IMS with the IEEE RFIC Symposium andRead More

Rated boost current, in which short-term currents exceed the rated continuous current, reduces EV charging times. New innovations in contact technology make it a viable solution. By Joydip Sanyal, a Chartered Mechanical Engineer, Smiths Interconnect Expanding and updating the EV charging infrastructure to deliver ultrafast CCS (combined charging system), particularly along highways and in majorRead More