TE INSTALITE Molded Heat-Shrink Boots reduce weight by up to 30%. TE Connectivity (TE) announced new INSTALITE Molded Boots that are up to 30% lighter than TE standard -25 boots. These high-performance molded heat-shrink boots have been designed for applications in military ground systems, aerospace, and marine. Their optimized interior geometry reduces installation time asRead More
The Hirose I/O connector for cable and docking stations features a unique contact structure that offers 20,000 mating cycles. Hirose now offers a rugged I/O connector that combines small size and light weight with high reliability and long operating life. The compact 3800 Series I/O connector is designed for cable and docking station applications withinRead More
The new Amphenol RadFin power connectors use RADSOK technology to deliver up to 300A at a single point of contact. Amphenol Industrial Products Group now offers a new high-current PCB power connector that enables single-point power delivery of 150A, 200A, and 300A in less than one linear inch of a PCB edge. Amphenol’s RadFin powerRead More
Anderson Power Products Expands Mini PL SPEC Pak family with new three- and five-pole versions. The Anderson Power Products (APP) Mini PL SPEC Pak is a series of compact, environmentally sealed connectors. Mini PL SPEC Pak connectors are touch-safe on both sides and feature a latching shell. Power-handling capabilities up to 23A and 600V AC/DC perRead More
A growing demand for smaller and lighter electronic devices drove the development of Gradconn’s Nano SIM card connector. Gradconn has expanded its SIM Card Connector family with the CH03-KA. , such as handheld devices or wearable mobile products. The Nano SIM card connector is a six-contact, push-pull connector that measures 12.3mm x 10.0mm with a 1.55mm profile. It’sRead More
Technology disrupters or paradigm shifts often pose serious threats to existing technology, but also open entirely new opportunities to those that recognize and espouse them. Bob Hult examines the drivers and the results when wireless connectivity cuts the cord. Progress in just about every field of human endeavor tends to advance at a measuredRead More
At a glance, here’s a quick look at the show’s product highlights, and what CES 2015 means for the connector industry. The 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas showcased evolutionary technology in a widening sphere of consumer electronic applications. CEA.org has projected $223 billion in US consumer electronics factory shipments of more thanRead More
The DesignCon Awards for Design & Test have been announced, and Mentor Graphics was recognized in the interconnects technologies and components category. From the 20th annual DesignCon show being held this week in Santa Clara, Calif., event organizers announced the winners of the Best in Design & Test awards, recognizing the best product advancements in electronic engineering.Read More
Evolving technologies and next-generation systems are creating new connector opportunities in homeland defense and border security. We know that the homeland security sector comprises two parts – land and maritime border security. Evolving technologies and next-generation systems have created new growth opportunities for the connector industry in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned aircraft systems (UASs), and theRead More
