Check out this week’s product roundup for information about some of the latest and greatest filtered connectors, which can help designers save on space, weight, and inspection and assembly labor, as well as provide improved high-frequency EMI performance by eliminating the parasitic effects often associated with board-level filters. TE Connectivity’s DEUTSCH H93 Series Filter ConnectorsRead More
Nano-D connectors rival their larger Micro-D counterparts in portable, high-density, ruggedized electronics By Bob Stanton, Omnetics Connector Corp., www.omnetics.com New military electronics are continuing to embrace more portable, higher-density ruggedized electronics. Rapid deployment of electronic ground troops, hand-launched surveillance drones, as well as geophysical tracking and reporting systems have taken control of the battlespaceRead More
A variety of filtered connectors can help eliminate unwanted noise The world has become an electronically noisy place as devices that range from weather radar to garage door openers flood the airwaves with electronic noise. Digital devices must be able to identify a pattern of ones and zeros among a rising tide of random electronicRead More
The Molex Brad® Ultra-Lock® system is designed to bring the ease of a push-pull connector to IP67/IP68/IP69K-rated sealed connections in industrial environments. The M12-compatible technology provides a seal that is positioned to surpass the performance and reliability of traditional threaded connectors. The positive-locking Ultra-Lock design with built-in reliability eliminates the need to turn a couplerRead More
HARTING has introduced DIN 41612 3Q/3R-type female connectors for industrial applications. The new types are only a third of the size of a regular DIN connector, reducing the space required for small-scale applications. They are available with or without a fastening clip and are particularly designed for connecting two circuit boards located perpendicular to orRead More
TE Connectivity (TE) extended its ARINC 600 portfolio. In addition to the size 22 press fit contacts, the company now offers size 20, 16 and 12 power contacts as well as press fit quadrax contacts. The addition of these new sizes makes TE among the first in the industry to offer a complete press fitRead More
Avnet, a leading global technology distributor, today announced the appointment of Phillip Gallagher to the role of President of Avnet’s Core Distribution Business, reporting to CEO William Amelio. In his new role, Gallagher will oversee the company’s core distribution business, as well as its supplier relationships, global procurement, and supply chain solutions business. “We areRead More
Astute Electronics offers Amphenol LTW‘s X-Lok Series, waterproof (IPX8) circular connectors which integrate a push-lock mechanism together with audible and tactile feedback, delivering desirable blind mating. The devices are rated at 5, 10 and 20A, and 300 VAC/VDC for 1000 cycles. Including a large variety of receptacles and cable assemblies with different connector sizes andRead More
Ironwood Electronics has introduced a high performance elastomer socket for the 0.4mm pitch QFN package. The CG25-QFN-2003 socket is designed for a 5mmx5mm package size and operates at bandwidths up to 40GHz with <1dB of insertion loss (GSSG configuration). The contact resistance is typically 20 mΩ per pin. Network analyzer reflection measurements for the G-S-S-GRead More
Ruggedness and durability are mandatory requirements in the railroad market, but Ethernet and other commercial technologies see an expanded role as riders demand services like WiFi The global train control and management system market is growing steadily as more digital equipment is deployed on trains and infrastructure sites, creating a solid market for connectorsRead More
The requirement for reliable, rugged connectors in transit and transport has never been more important By: Engineering Staff, Elma Electronic Rugged Connectors Ensure Reliability for Data-Driven Railway Applications Despite the unknown changes afoot with the new U.S. administration, railway as a means of mass transport and transit isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Over theRead More
This year’s Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC 2017) took place March 26 – 30 in Tampa, Florida. The conference portion of the event boasted 18 professional education seminars; 20 industry sessions that addressed the current state of the power electronics industry from both technical and business perspectives; three rap sessions that fostered conversations about trendingRead More
