Milliohm-sensitive four-wire measurement helps to locate bad solder joints, faulty crimps, recessed pins, pin contact contamination, improper wire gauge, and stress-extruded wire. Four-wire Kelvin measurement makes it possible to accurately measure resistance values less than 0.1Ω while eliminating the inherent resistance of the lead wires connecting the measurement instrument to the component being measured.Read More
The environment and specific application requirements weigh heavily in determining a cable system’s true cost. Designing a cabling system requires an understanding of the various costs inherent to the application type, which include labor, environment, and network configuration. “Specifiers need to fully understand their particular application and purpose for the cabling before choosing theRead More
IPC/WHMA A-620-B is an excellent tool for everyone involved in the building of wire harnesses because it greatly simplifies best practices for the harness supplier. The WHMA’s Donnie Hill updates us on the latest revisions to the standard. IPC/WHMA – A-620-B is the current wire harness standard developed jointly by IPC and the Wire HarnessRead More
The AirBorn DuraFlex flexible circuits are ideal for high-termperature applications where space is at a premium. AirBorn Inc. announced the launch of its DuraFlex flexible circuit line. They are extremely durable, making them ideal for high-temperature applications where space is at a premium and applications where shock and vibration are commonplace. DuraFlex is a combination of uniqueRead More
TE Connectivity INSTALITE Braid is up to 50% lighter than traditional braid and offers high electrical performance over a wide range of frequencies. TE Connectivity announced its new Raychem INSTALITE lightweight braid system that offers up to 50% weight savings over traditional copper braids. Made from a high-performance, nickel-plated copper alloy, the RoHS-compliant pull-on braidRead More
The new Amphenol Pcd lightweight ground modules are ideal for a variety of military and airframe power distribution and grounding systems. Amphenol Pcd announced the availability of three new grounding modules: TJF116100, TJF120200, and TJF122100. The new modules are suitable for a wide variety of military and airframe power distribution and grounding system applications. TheRead More
The Amphenol SurLok Plus High-Current Cabling System meets energy storage needs and is ideal for hybrid and electric vehicles and residential battery storage systems. Amphenol Industrial Products Group now offers SurLok Plus, a high-current cabling system designed to meet the needs of energy storage for commercial and residential battery storage systems as well as electricRead More
Read the latest interconnect news for September 8, 2015. Molex announced it operates a fully ISO 146441-1:1999 Class 8-certified clean room, satisfying strict particulate contamination levels specified by ISO-compliant requirements. Located in Thailand, the facility has less than 100,000 particulates (³0.5mm) per cubic foot of air and manufactures a variety of ISO 13485-compliant medical cablesRead More
The CAMI Research CableEye hi-pot cable and harness test system extends the hi-pot test system suite to the HV product line. CAMI Research Inc. announced an addition to its CableEye cable and harness testing system suite, specifically to the HV product line. The HVX-21 extends the HiPot test voltage range to 2100 Vdc and 1200 Vac, permittingRead More
The new GTK USB Type-C product family includes connectors, cable assemblies, and adaptors. GTK launched a new range of USB Type-C connectors, cable assemblies, and adaptors. The new USB Type-C connector can be used to connect both hosts and devices, and its reversible plug orientation and cable direction means it no longer matters which end of the cable orRead More
As consumers try to warm up to Google Glass, Apple’s iWatch, and their Fitbit wristbands, TE unveils its latest “collection”: A Silicon Valley-based incubator team to enable the next generation of wearable devices. Nicholas Langston, Jr., insists he’s the luckiest guy you’ll ever meet. Langston heads up TE Connectivity’s Wearables Lab in Menlo Park, Calif.,Read More
Military wearables enhance soldier capabilities, but the next generation of battlefield equipment will require an evolution in connector technology. New wearables, including augmented reality technology and devices connected to the Internet of Things (IoT), will not (yet) make the new soldier or airman look like Iron Man, although “Iron Man Suit” is the nickname usedRead More
