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Connectors Contribute to Safe Railways

Safe railways and rolling stock depend on a combination of data-driven design, integration of smart and sustainable technologies, and quality components that are built to perform in harsh railway environments. Protecting passengers, cargo, and communities surrounding rail networks is a critical goal for designers of safe railways. Rail service, whether it’s a bullet train carryingRead More

Connector Solutions for Off-Highway Vehicle Electrification Challenges

Electrification, a process that has been evolving since the discovery of electricity, has become integral across many industries, including industrial, agriculture, and transportation. The transportation transformation extends to off-highway vehicles, encompassing diverse machines like tractors, mining equipment, construction vehicles, and more. These vehicles, designed for terrain beyond conventional roads, present unique engineering challenges. Off-highway vehiclesRead More

World RF Coax Connector Report 2025

A new report from Bishop & Associates examines the way in which advanced technologies and expanded applications have created exceptional growth for the RF coax connector industry. Bishop & Associates’ new market research report, World RF Coax Connector Market 2025, explores the market surrounding one of the fastest growing categories of interconnects. RF coax interconnectsRead More

What are Precision RF Connectors?

Meet the Connector: Precision RF Connectors Precision RF connectors are used to transmit an RF (radio frequency) signal from one point to another. They are typically used for higher frequencies in test and calibration applications that require high performance. Precision RF connectors are generally broken down into two key categories, instrument-grade connectors (IGC) and metrology-gradeRead More

Connectors for Construction/AG Vehicles Product Roundup  

This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors for construction/AG vehicles from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Connectors for Construction/AG Vehicles PEI-Genesis supplies Amphenol Sine Systems AT Series connectors, an IP68/69K rated (mated), high-performance, cost-effective, thermoplastic solution with superior environmental seals and seal retention capabilities. These connectors are designed for use with 14-22AWG with size 16 contactsRead More

Connectivity Solutions Meet the Challenges of Miniaturization

Terminal devices such as sensors, edge controllers, and mobile devices continue to decrease in size, creating challenges in connectivity design.   Electronic devices continue to get smaller and smaller. Industrial applications require machines to take up less space to accommodate more of them. Automotive, transportation, and aerospace applications have size and weight limitations tied toRead More

HDs and Hybrids Pack More Electronics in Smaller Form Factors

As AI and IoT continue to evolve, the miniaturization of components will play a critical role in making these technologies more accessible and easier to integrate into our daily lives. OEMs are looking for ways to pack more functionality into increasingly smaller smart devices. The progression of Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence has changedRead More

What are Micro-Strip Connectors?

Meet the Connector: Micro-Strip Connectors Micro-strip connectors are extremely small, low-profile board-to-wire, I/O, and wire-to-wire interconnects that offer a high-reliability solution for designers of critical applications where size and weight must be kept to an absolute minimum. They are a powerful and flexible design option for high-reliability and critical applications. Micro-strip connectors are available withRead More

Mini-, Micro-, and Nano-D Connectors Product Roundup

This week’s Product Roundup highlights Mini-, Micro-, and Nano-D connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Mini-, Micro-, and Nano-D Connectors ITT Cannon’s MDM Series Micro-D connectors, available at PEI-Genesis, are compact, high-density solutions ideal for applications in which standard D-Sub connectors are too large or heavy. These connectors feature a robust yet lightweight aluminumRead More

April 2025 Connector Industry News

Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. April 2025 Connector Industry News April 2025 Connector Industry News > Event News Mouser Electronics is once again a platinum sponsor of the Create the Future Design Contest, a global challenge toRead More

Amphenol Aerospace Celebrates a Century of Connectivity 

AAO, founded by a group of 15 engineers in the early 1920s, has provided interconnects to every major military program, from subsea to naval to ground to air to space. Today, Amphenol Aerospace is the world’s largest supplier of military and aerospace connectors, but the company began its 100-year history as a supplier of aircraftRead More

Magnetic Wearable Connectors for Harsh Environments

Magnetic soldier wearable interconnects meet the unique demands of military personnel and equipment. Designed for critical mission success of field decision makers, these connectors offer seamless interoperability and reliable performance across military units. Introducing a new product development in magnetic soldier wearable connectors: A small, lightweight, flat connector specifically designed for soldier-worn applications, including dataRead More

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