The PCIe 7.0 specification was released in 2025, with speeds of 128 Gigatransfers per second, doubling the maximum rate of PCIe 6.0. PCI-SIG promises to double bandwidth every three years, and last month’s preliminary 8.0 draft release shows that progress is accelerating to meet the high-speed needs of the AI era. In June 2025, PCI-SIG released theRead More

Meet the Connector: LVDS Connectors LVDS (low-voltage differential signaling) connectors are high-speed, low-power connectors for transmitting data with minimal electromagnetic interference (EMI). Introduced in 1994, LVDS connectors are designed for high-frequency signals, commonly reaching gigahertz speeds for display data. Key features are high-speed transmission, low power consumption, strong noise immunity, and compact design. Differential signalingRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights waterproof & hermetic connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Waterproof & Hermetic Interconnects   Lumberg’s 360° shielded screw-type circular connector features an innovative shielding mechanism on the inside of the casing that makes it possible to compose the entire connector from a much smaller number of individual parts. ThisRead More

When there is too much wire and not enough space, branch wiring provides an elegant solution that benefits engineers, designers, manufacturers, and customers. Branch wiring offers engineers and designers a valuable solution for industrial and other applications that require managing lots of wire and cable. Connector Supplier spoke with Nathan Moskal, product manager, and ZacharyRead More

As electronics shrink and applications grow more demanding, flat cables are emerging as a compelling alternative to traditional round wire bundles, offering superior flexibility, space efficiency, and reliability across industries. Article Contributed By Doug Allen and Brian Wang, JPC Connectivity When designing application-specific cable assemblies, most engineers default to traditional round wire bundles. In manyRead More

Meet the Connector: CopprLink Cables CopprLink is a PCIe cable specification introduced in 2024 by PCI-SIG to standardize high-speed cabled interconnects for modern computing architectures. It defines both internal and external copper cable assemblies for PCIe systems, covering signaling rates from 2.5 GT/s through 64.0 GT/s (PCIe 5.0 and 6.0), with development underway for PCIeRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights cable assemblies from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Cable assemblies Lumberg’s Varicon 7000-Unica is a fully automatic harnessing machine for termination of RAST connectors in insulation displacement technology (IDT). Used for diverse harness configurations, Varicon 7000-Unica provides efficient RAST 2.5 harnessing (3,600 contacts per hour), and features IDT termination andRead More

Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. March 2026 Connector Industry News March 2026 Connector Industry News > Partnership and Distribution News Würth Elektronik launched its new partner program with a kick-off event held at Texas Instruments, the program’sRead More

Hirose BM54 – Video Compact. Floating. High-speed. The BM54 Series is a 0.4mm pitch board-to-board connector built for high-density layouts and assembly flexibility. Its ±0.4mm floating structure helps absorb misalignment—ideal for compact, performance-driven devices like automotive infotainment systems and embedded tech. With support for USB4 Gen2 (up to 20 Gbps) and PCIe Gen4, the BM54Read More

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Hirose – 1.0 mm Series – Video Introducing Hirose’s BK11 Series—an ultra-compact FPC-to-board connector engineered for power and performance in portable electronics. With a 0.35mm pitch, 0.6mm stacking height, and slim 1.9mm width, the BK11 delivers up to 8A total current through a multi-power hybrid layout featuring 2 main power contacts (4A) and 4 subRead More

Hirose – LF CAT 6A Series – Video Meet Hirose’s LF Series Cat.6A connectors—engineered for high-speed data transmission up to 10Gbps. Featuring a secure bayonet lock and IPx7/IPx8 waterproof ratings, these connectors ensure reliable performance in factory automation, agricultural/construction machinery, medical robotic applications. Features: 1. Small, Robust Design 2. Bayonet Lock 3. Waterproof : IPX7/IPX8Read More