To ensure a successful product launch, manufacturers need to optimize the talents of their employees to be sure critical needs are addressed. We continue the “Connector Basics” series with a look at the necessary skills for successful new connector development. This article was contributed by APEX Electrical Interconnection Consultants. Successful new product development and releases toRead More
Economic growth is slowing down in Germany and the economy in France is contracting, highlighting the euro area’s struggle to sustain its recovery. Still, should manufacturers be optimistic about Europe? With the “political earthquake” caused by the European elections in May and the difficult task of choosing the new leader of the European Commission in mind, it is easyRead More
Bishop & Associates’ Bob Hult offers a plea to engineers, praising all they’ve achieved but requesting a bit of restraint. I recently attended the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, where some of the most sophisticated high-tech equipment and manufacturing processes were on display. I am in awe at our ability to track swarms of space debris asRead More
The RF connector market benefits from growth in the telecom equipment market. In 2013, the worldwide market for RF connectors exceeded $2.2 billion. RF connectors are electrical connectors designed to operate at radio frequencies in the multi-megahertz and gigahertz range. The connectors vary in size from the very small ultra-microminiature (smaller than a pencil eraser)Read More
RF Industries expands its line of 7/16 DIN connectors and adapters with a female-to-female bulkhead adapter. The 7/16 DIN connector interface has been the choice for wireless infrastructure applications for its high-power and low-intermodulation characteristics. RF Industries expanded its line of 7/16 DIN connectors and adapters with a female-to-female bulkhead adapter, part number P2RFD-1654-4. The adapter is manufacturedRead More
The new line of Mill-Max discrete, insulated spring pins is the first series from the supplier dedicated to single-position, insulated, spring-pin terminals. Mill-Max introduced a line of discrete, insulated spring-loaded pins that offers seven different heights of SMT spring pins assembled in durable, high-temperature, nylon 46 insulator sleeves. This new series, 807-22-001-30-00X101 (X = 0-6), utilizesRead More
The Conxall Data-Con-X sealed HDMI connector is sealed to a level of IP68 NEMA 250 (6P) when mated. Conxall launched the newest addition to the continuously growing line of Data-Con-X sealed data connectors, the sealed HDMI connector. The new connector is sealed to a level of IP68 NEMA 250 (6P) when mated and comes in a quick-connectRead More
Sullins FMBx High-Density Card Edge Connectors are now offered in low-profile, ultra-thin, and high-temperature versions. Sullins Connector Solutions, Inc. expanded its portfolio of high-density 0.050″ (1.27mm) contact center card edge connectors to include the FMBx Series. The new series features high-temperature and low-profile, ultra-thin devices that accommodate boards in thicknesses of 0.031″ (0.80mm), 0.062″ (1.60mm) and 0.093″ (2.40mm).Read More
The JST ADH Series of crimp-style, wire-to-board, subminiature connectors are ideal for high-density LED applications. JST‘s new ADH Series wire-to-board, crimp-style, disconnectable connectors offer subminiature size, design flexibility, and reliable contact construction for high-density applications. These 1.3mm (.051″) pitch, side-entry (right-angle), SMT connectors are polarized and have a secure friction-locking feature when mated. An excellent connectorRead More
The acquisition expands LEMO’s product offering, providing a complete cable-connector solution to its customers. LEMO acquired Northwire Inc. (NWI), a US specialty cable manufacturer of wire and multi-conductor cable and retractiles for the medical, aerospace and defense, energy, and industrial markets. “The acquisition of Northwire will enlarge the LEMO offering, providing a complete cable-connector solutionRead More
Adding the latest Buccaneer products to the distributors line card, Bulgin broadens distribution agreement with Acal BFi. Elektron Technology announced the extension of its distribution agreement with Acal BFi to include the latest additions to the Bulgin and Arcolectric product ranges. Under the new agreement, Acal will now offer Bulgin’s popular Buccaneer 6000 series of environmentallyRead More
Astrex Electronics, a connector distribution specialist, joins the TTI family. TTI Inc. announced the acquisition of Astrex Electronics, a privately held connector distribution specialist headquartered in Plainview, N.Y. “I’m very pleased to be bringing Astrex Electronics into the fold of the TTI family of companies,” said Mike Morton, president, TTI Americas. “I am confident thatRead More
