With so many risks in and options for connecting tubing in medical applications, it is important to have a simple and repeatable strategy for selecting the best connector solution. Here are CPC’s four tips for choosing fluid connectors. Choosing the right fluid connectors can improve patient safety and user convenience while maximizing sealing and flowRead More
DesignCon celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, and Bob Hult was there to report on the newest developments in high-speed connector technology. DesignCon 2015 celebrated its 20th anniversary as the premier showcase for high-speed chip, connector, and PCB board technology. More than 170 technical sessions organized in 14 conference tracks and three keynote addresses provided attendees with the latestRead More
The Phoenix Contact miniature M12 connector offers higher-power, S-coded connectors and cordsets rated to 16A. Phoenix Contact has expanded its M12 connector range for power transmission in industrial environments with S-coded, flush-type connectors and cordsets rated to 16A and 630V (ratings are per IEC; UL 2237 is pending). Standard S-coded connectors, rated to 12A, areRead More
The new Amphenol Pcd Pegasus Series are twist-and-lock, scoop-proof connectors that offer EMI shielding and protection from ambient noise transients. Amphenol Pcd announced the Pegasus Series, a lightweight aerospace connection system. These twist-and-lock, scoop-proof connectors provide the same convenience and weight savings of the Luminus Series, with the added benefit of EMI shielding and protectionRead More
FCI SFP+ Active Optical Cable is a new generation of low-power AOC that is compliant with 10Gb Ethernet and Fiber Channel signal transmission protocols. FCI has introduced its SFP+ Active Optical Cable (AOC). This new generation of low-power AOC is fully compatible with the SFF-8431 industry standard, plug-compatible with SFP+ hardware ports, and compliant with 10Gb Ethernet andRead More
The TE Connectivity NECTOR M Power System is an expandable power system solution that improves reliability and reduces installation time. TE Connectivity announced its newly enhanced NECTOR M Power System. In addition to meeting IEC 61535 standards, the power system solution is designed to meet the UL 1977 guidelines and just debuted a five-position splitter that provides power,Read More
The SOURIAU WME cable connectors are ideal for a wide variety of harsh-environment applications from road service vehicles to agricultural, mining, and mobile machinery. The SOURIAU WME cable connector series is approved by the EN 16330 for both outside and inside cabin connectivity. This European standard applies to power systems, drive implements, and attachments such as street cleaningRead More
In this case study, PEI-Genesis helped Miovision by providing a custom cable assembly for a handheld device used to download and measure traffic information. Miovision Technologies Inc. creates intelligent solutions to address the challenges that face today’s global transportation networks. Its video- and web-based technologies help reduce the cost of collecting, analyzing, and reporting accurate traffic dataRead More
While traditional crimping press designs work very well, manufacturing costs are often higher than desired. Rob Boyd of Schleuniger explains the benefits of a new paradigm in crimping press design. It goes without saying that manufacturing companies want the highest possible quality at the lowest possible cost. These days, everyone is trying to doRead More
The transportation market is flying high, after steady growth over the last five quarters. Bishop tracks 13 companies in the transportation market sector. This market has shown steady growth over the last five quarters, as measured by these 13 companies’ revenues. In 2013, these companies grew 2.6% year over year. In 1Q14, the combinedRead More
The Continental Automated Buildings Association and Communication Planning Corporation have developed a cable test guide to assist you in testing copper cabling. The excerpt below examines the types of tools available for proper testing. Copper testing tools can be classified into one of three broad hierarchical groups – verification, qualification, and certification. There is also aRead More
The railway industry still hesitates to make systematic use of fiber optic technology on board rolling stock. HUBER+SUHNER explains how recent advances in cable and connectors have made on-train fiber optic connectivity a reality. Over the past few years, the emergence of Ethernet as an industry standard for communication on board trains has moved from conceptRead More
