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Rodent-Resistant Electronics
Order rodentia poses one of the greatest and most random threats to electronics. Squirrels, mice, marmots, and other wildlife gnaw on cables, wires, and connectors, disconnecting power, disrupting service, grounding vehicles, and even causing fires. Solutions range from physical barriers like metal wire sleeving and cable conduit strategies to a new generation of plastic materials that resist or repel troublemakers. Some of the biggest…

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Make Way for SPE: A New Standard for Industrial IoT
The standardization of single-pair Ethernet removes the confusing array of connector types. The new universal connector standard significantly simplifies industrial IoT networking for digital AI services and smart factories. By Thomas Keller, Product Manager Industries, Rosenberger Single-pair Ethernet (SPE) has proven itself in…
The Key to Preventing Connectivity Failures in Harsh-Environment Vehicles
There's a frustrating pattern familiar for anyone who has operated or worked on commercial trucks, agricultural machinery, or construction equipment: a fault appears, the vehicle goes into the shop, technicians run diagnostics and find nothing. The…
5 Key Benefits of Modular Connector Platforms in High-Speed Aerospace Applications
Connector modularity lets engineers dynamically scale SWaP requirements to their needs while maximizing maintainability through field serviceability. Article Contributed By Clint Schlosser, Product Manager, Winchester Interconnect For the emerging small-satellite industry servicing LEO constellations as well…
IMS2026: New Connectors Enable Higher Frequency Performance
5G & 6G, SATCOM, UAVs, quantum computers, and test equipment all push for higher performance. David Shaff’s review of this year’s premier microwave industry event finds new RF interconnects are ready for the next advancements. All…
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Cable Accessories and Tools Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights cable accessories and tools from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Cable accessories and tools SV Microwave’s Secure-Locking Tools provide consistent handling and controlled operation, making installing the small interface of SMPS…
Connectors for Soldier Systems Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors for soldier systems from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Connectors for Soldier Systems Kilo 360 Warrior Series from Omnetics encapsulates the essence of durability, precision, and reliability. Every aspect, from…
IP-Rated Interconnects Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights IP-rated Interconnects from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. IP-Rated Interconnects PRECI-DIP’s IP-rated interconnects are custom-designed sealed connectors engineered for reliable performance in environments exposed to moisture, dust, and harsh conditions. Leveraging full…
Board-to-Board Connectors Product Roundup 2026
This week’s Product Roundup highlights board-to-board connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Board-to-Board Connectors PRECI-DIP’s board-to-board connectors use precision-machined contacts to ensure stable electrical performance and high contact reliability in PCB interconnections. Their custom design supports…
Sensors and Sensor Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights sensors and sensor connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Sensors and Sensor Connectors Heilind Electronics supplies Amphenol SSI Technologies’ P51 MediaSensor family of bulk micro-machined pressure sensors for harsh and…
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What is a Cable Tie?
A cable tie (also called zip tie, wire tie, or tie-wrap) is a simple engineered fastener commonly used in electronics. It consists of a strap with a row of teeth (a ratchet) on one face and a small housing at one end. When the tail is threaded through…
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