Many medical regulations and standards have made risk management a critical element for system and component developers. Factors like creepage and clearance are now important aspects of connector design. Every day, medical device manufacturers get better at managing risk as they respond to international regulatory schemes that impact device design all the way down toRead More
Medical Connector Product Roundup for January 2017 Smiths Connectors’ D Series quick-disconnect, plastic circular connectors deliver durable, high reliability connections in medical applications as diverse as: electrophysiology catheters, patient monitors, MRI machines, intravascular ultrasound devices, defibrillators, infusion pumps, and laboratory equipment. Available in three sizes with varying numbers of Hypertac® hyperboloid, power, signal, powerRead More
Electronic systems are rapidly expanding into new military and space applications that often require smaller connectors that have higher density. Changes in the electronic equipment prompt the development of connectors and cabling to fit and perform in new environments and packages. The need for small size and low weight have always been important forRead More
UAVs have been employed by the military for years, and their sophistication is increasing. Smaller and lighter components are allowing designers to give military UAVs more capabilities, and have brought previously exclusively military technologies like UAV-mounted cameras to consumer drones. As sensor technology gets smaller, lighter, and cheaper, more and more mechanical processes canRead More
New connector and cable product roundup for January 10, 2017. LEMO’s new Multi Concentric Contact Connectors for the oil and gas market are dedicated to applications in which connectors need to allow for a measure of low-speed rotation, making them an ideal solution for petroleum downhole drilling systems, turrets, and other free-twisting equipment. AvailableRead More
Joint efforts ensure compatible products from multiple sources The complexity of high-end electronics creates many opportunities for hardware and/or software problems, while pricing and time to market pressures create problems for those tasked with setting up the supply chain. For the connector world, the merger of these trends often means that second sources needRead More
JAE- Introduction of DX07 Series – Video Compatible with USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification Release 1.1 Compatible with 10Gbps, USB 3.1 Gen 2 SuperSpeed communication Supports a maximum of 5A and 20V of power for charging Reversible plug allows for easy insertion and removal Superior EMI/EMC characteristics with multiple ground contact points Friction lockRead More
JAE Battery Connectors for Energy Storage Overview (DW Series) – Video DW Series Overview. Battery Connectors for Energy Storage. DW1, 2, 3 series Integrated power and signal, sequenced mating, shock prevention design High-reliability 2-point signal contacts One side floats when mounted for easy mating Electric shock prevention DW4, DW05 series Prevents electrical shock Easy connectionRead More
JAE – Narrow Pitch, Space Saving Board to Board Connector Introduction – Video With improved functionality and miniaturization of mobile devices, the demands on the Connector have increased and become more sophisticated. Requirements for Connectors are; *Smaller and thinner *High speed / high capacity *Resistance to drop impact and high mechanical strength To meet theseRead More
JAE EV Quick Charge Battery Connector – Intro to KW1 Series – Video EV Quick Charger Connector KW1 Series JAE Preferred Supplier Page
Connector Supplier interviewed Ulrich Schmidt, Managing Director of Lumberg Group and Member of the Shareholder Family, on the company’s plans for combining IDT and SKEDD technology. Lumberg, based in Schalksmuehle, Germany, plans to start production of SKEDD connectors that use IDT this year (2017). What made Lumberg decide to sign the license agreement forRead More
