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Smart Home and Connected Appliances Drive New Connectivity Demands
Connector suppliers provide insight into this evolving connectivity market. As the smart home market evolves, devices are shifting from standalone operation to highly integrated system architectures and a wide range of connected appliances that incorporate smart energy systems and security monitoring. These applications rely on stable data transmission and long-term operational reliability. In this environment, the role of connectivity is also changing. Connectors are…
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Derating Curves for Connectors
The current carrying capacity of a connector is not a fixed absolute value; it is always the result of a thermal consideration. Since insulating materials, contact springs, and plating systems are specified only up to a…
How to Specify High-Current Connectors for Industrial Equipment
Energy storage systems and uninterruptible power supplies have become integral parts of industrial environments. Vehicles and equipment that require power, such as autonomous mobile robots and AGVs, put the focus on power connectors. Article Contributed by…
Advancing RF Circuit Simulation
From high-speed 5G networks and satellites to connected devices and automotive radar systems, radio frequency systems underpin the essential communication networks shaping our world. Article Contributed by: Shawn Luke, technical marketing engineer for DigiKey RF design…
Flexibility and More: Top Nine Benefits of Flat Cable Assemblies
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…
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Product Roundup: USB Products
This week’s Product Roundup highlights USB products from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. USB Products Lumberg’s Series 24 high-performance interfaces support rapid data transfer, offering USB 2.0 and 3.0 compatibility for transmission rates up to 480…
ATEX- & EX-Approved Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights ATEX- and EX-approved connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. ATEX- & EX-Approved Connectors Heilind Electronics supplies Glenair connectors for potential explosive zone use, built to IAW IECEx/ATEX standards. These connectors…
2026 Battery Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights battery connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Battery Connectors DURASWAP is the highly durable swappable docking connector from Amphenol Communications Solutions. These custom battery connector solutions with cable assemblies are…
RF & Coaxial Interconnects Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights RF & coaxial interconnects from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. RF & Coaxial Interconnects SV Microwave’s SMPM-XT RF interconnects are designed to maintain reliable electrical performance, even when mechanical tolerances vary.…
Radiation-Resistant Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights radiation-resistant connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Radiation-Resistant Connectors Smiths Interconnect’s LightCONEX VITA 66.5 Style C Hybrid plug-in module with integrated optical transceiver and RF cables meets the stringent SWaP…
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What is an Ultra-High-Density Connector?
Ultra-high-density (UHD) connectors are specialized, compact interconnects designed to pack a maximum number of signal or power contacts into a minimal footprint, typically to save space without compromising performance. They feature a low profile, a high pin count, fine pitch, and, often, enhanced EMI shielding. These connectors are…
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