The results of the 2014 Bishop & Associates US Customer Survey are in, and in this issue we reveal the 2014 top 10 connector manufacturers for competitive pricing. Bishop & Associates just completed a customer survey that asked connector users to evaluate 46 connector manufacturers. A total of 455 of your peers answered 20 questions relatingRead More
Two technologies will change everything about commercial air control and communication: Satellites and 3D radar will drive the aviation evolution. The evolution of commercial aviation technology is driven and supported by both engineering innovation and government intervention. Currently, there are two technological developments holding the industry’s attention: The transition from radar-based air traffic control to satellite control and upgrades to 3D radarRead More
In the latest installment of the “Connector Basics” series from APEX Electrical Interconnection Consultants, Bill Garver takes a detailed look at the engineering phase of new product design. This article is part of the “Connector Basics” series from APEX Electrical Interconnection Consultants. In a previous article, we suggested that to ensure a successful connector development process and launch, companies need toRead More
Inside Connection highlights the technologies, innovations, special services, and unique products from connector suppliers like Amphenol Aerospace. Company Name: Amphenol Aerospace Headquarters: Sidney, N.Y., US About the Company Amphenol Aerospace has been designing and building proven, reliable, high-performance, harsh-environment interconnects for more than 85 years. A division of Amphenol Corporation, Amphenol Aerospace designs, manufactures, andRead More
Significant changes are sweeping across the aviation landscape, forcing designers to take a more sobering look at protective measures against lightning strikes as the construction materials used in modern aircraft continue to advance. There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that, in a heartbeat, lightning can be fatal. And while we all share a healthy respect for,Read More
Thomas Peel of Contech Research shares one of his father’s favorite topics – normal force – and explains in Max Peel’s own words why meeting withdrawal force requirements is only a crude indicator of a connector’s normal force. As I sit here at my desk, some five months after the passing of my father, Max Peel, IRead More
CONEC’s new M12x1 connectors are field-attachable with a larger terminal cross-section. CONEC has re-engineered the contact design for its M12x1 connectors. The contacts can now take up wire cross-sections of 1.5mm² (maximum) including the wire-end sleeve. With a wire cross-section of 1.5mm², the connector is able to transmit up to 7.5A per contact, and theRead More
The JST LEN Series subminiature connector offers maximum design flexibility in LED applications. JST‘s new LEN Series wire-to-board, crimp-style, disconnectable connectors offer subminiature size, design flexibility, and reliable contact construction for high-density LED light applications. These 3.0mm (.118″) pitch, side-entry (right-angle), SMT connectors are polarized and feature insertion guides for easy and secure insertion of theRead More
The Kycon 8A High-Current DC Power Jack expands the supplier’s existing line to meet customer needs. Kycon expanded its line of high-current DC power jacks with an 8A version. Designated the KLDHCX-8 series, the newest version provides a footprint similar to Kycon’s standard DC power jacks, and is available in 2.0mm diameter and 2.5mm diameter sizes. Rated to 8A,Read More
The SOURIAU MSG 3U connector for TCMS and TIMS applications complies with EN 45545, the most stringent smoke and fire standard. Designed for on-board or on-ground TCMS (Train Control Monitoring System) and TIMS (Train Information Management System) applications, the MSG 3U connector by Esterline Connection Technologies – SOURIAU complies with EN 45545, the most stringent smokeRead More
Inside Connection highlights the technologies, innovations, special services, and unique products from connector suppliers like Reichenbach. Worldwide headquarters: Westlake Village, Calif., USA About the Company Reichenbach International Inc. was incorporated in California in 1999. Founder and CEO Erich Reichenbach has been in the connector industry for more than 35 years. He acquiredRead More
Omnetics’ director of technology looks at the big demands on designs for small and portable devices and how trends in electronics affect connector development. Rapidly changing requirements for product performance and electrical integrity have a significant effect on electronic connector systems. To meet the needs of the new smaller and more-portable electronics in aerospace, defense,Read More
