Delphi partners with otonomo, Valens, and Rosenberger to boost high-speed data and services for connected cars Delphi announced three separate strategic agreements with leading technology companies to enhance capabilities in high-speed signal and power distribution and data management for automakers. These partnerships will help the company move data faster, throughout the vehicle, and connectRead More
Advances in battery technology developed for utility scale energy storage present opportunities for power connector suppliers. The humble battery, along with advances in wireless communication technology, has enabled a revolution of mobile electronic devices that no longer require a copper tether for either signal or power. Improvements in energy density, discharge rate, operating temperature range,Read More
Battery Technology is Prominent Among Emerging Technologies for Energy Storage on the Smart Grid During the twentieth century, the establishment of electrical networks enabled dramatic improvements for the well-being of society and extensive progress for industry, but decades of advances have caused an explosion of electronic and digital technologies. Our power delivery system isRead More
Check out this week’s product roundup for information about some of the latest and greatest connector product introductions for energy applications. Hirose’s new EM35M Series power supply connectors simplify installation and maintenance, reduce wiring procedures, and eliminate screw loosening commonly found in bus bar applications. Available in panel-mount and DIN rail versions with crimpRead More
Industry news updates for March 2017. Distribution News Sager Electronics is celebrating 130 years in the electrical/electronics industry. Mouser Electronics announced that its Q1 2017 business in Europe has increased by more than 20% over the same quarter in the previous year. In 2016, the company’s global revenues exceeded $1 billion, with the EMEA regionRead More
The acronyms may change, but new SFP connectors continually emerge with enhanced port densities and data rates. For anyone who does not work with communication standards, protocol specifications, or data rates on a daily basis, navigating the world of telecom acronyms as it relates to interconnect can be a daunting task — sort of likeRead More
by Jim David – Portfolio Director; Amphenol High-Speed Interconnects High-speed interconnects adapt to data centers’ ever-changing signal, bandwidth, and density requirements. The emergence of large scale and mega-data centers has driven the need for not only increased data management capability, but also increased the complexity, design, and configuration of these enormous facilities. Meeting dataRead More
Check out this week’s product roundup for information about some of the latest and greatest high-speed connector and cabling products. High-Speed Connector Product Roundup Ideally suited for board-to-board applications that require high-density, high-speed, single-ended or differential signaling, Amphenol InterCon Systems’ Lynx™ board-to-board and mezzanine connectors feature low profiles, narrow footprints with 40 – 240Read More
Like any aspect of machine vision, cable and connector selection is driven by speed and economy. Customers demand longer, faster, and cheaper cabling solutions, but aren’t always happy about adopting yet another new connector or protocol. No Silver Bullet for Vision System Connectors The stringent demands of vision systems vary depending on distance, cost,Read More
In demanding fields like military and transportation, connectors are helping VME and VPX developers push performance to new levels. Connectors are Critical for VME to VPX Transitions The harsh, high performance fields that have used VME technologies for decades are making the transition to its successor, the VPX bus. As this evolution occurs, connectorsRead More
Check out the latest interconnect innovations in our New Interconnect Product News roundup. Mill-Max announced the release of low-profile target connectors with an above board height of .087” (2.21mm). Target connectors are used in place of SMT pads on a PCB as the mating surface for spring-loaded pins. These provide increased durability and areRead More
