The RFID antenna is the radiating element that links an RFID reader to passive or active tags. It reaches the rest of the system through an RF interface, most often a 50 Ω reverse-polarity TNC (RP-TNC) coaxial connector on fixed UHF readers. This component operates anywhere from 125 kHz to 5.8 GHz, and is mostRead More
This week’s Product Roundup highlights fiber optics from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Fiber Optics Nicomatic’s fiber optic interconnect portfolio delivers secure, high-speed data transmission with absolute immunity to electromagnetic interference for the most demanding aerospace and defense architectures. To address the growing bandwidth requirements in harsh environments, Nicomatic provides an end-to-end optical ecosystem spanningRead More
Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. October 2026 Connector Industry News October 2026 Connector Industry News > Event News IWCS celebrates its 75th anniversary with this year’s IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum, November 1-4, in Orlando, Florida.Read More
Falling battery prices, improving battery chemistries, smarter pack architectures, faster charging speeds, and better battery connectors are bringing continuing advancements to e-mobility. In many parts of the world, advanced components and engineering are solving the range anxieties that have held back e-mobility. Large-scale adoption in many European and Asian countries, and affordable new EV brandsRead More
Battery connector design gets super-charged in a case study that demonstrates the power of materials science to solve new connectivity challenges. Article Contributed by Alyssa Koch, Materion Corporation Battery interconnect materials must satisfy a demanding combination of electrical, mechanical, joining, and environmental requirements, properties that are difficult to achieve with a single metal. When nickelRead More
This communication architecture allows for the smooth exchange of data inside a computer, or occasionally between different systems, components, and applications. A data bus is the set of connections within the CPU, memory, and peripherals used to carry data and is one of the main factors in a computer’s processing power. It consists of hardwareRead More
This week’s Product Roundup highlights push-pull connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Push-pull Connectors Adam Tech’s comprehensive line of Push Pull connectors consists of metal and plastic connectors, bend reliefs, and elbow sockets. Each product type is offered in a variety of options, including positions, mounting, and size. Specialty waterproof push-pull connectors areRead More
New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. October 2026 New Connectivity Products October 2026 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. The Industrial Battery Connector (IBC) from Anderson Power is designed for industry-leading durability, reduced downtime, and easy assembly and disassembly. The Anderson-exclusive modular design with a contact cartridge enables quick contact repair and effortlessRead More
One solution is higher voltage systems that reduce wire size and require less copper. Off-road transportation, such as work trucks, construction vehicles, and agricultural equipment, rely on battery systems that power everything in the vehicle. This includes the sensors sending signals back and forth to monitor all parts of the vehicle, as well as theRead More
When designing industrial and commercial transportation vehicles with high-voltage batteries and related systems, manufacturers and system integrators face an important question: Is a high voltage interlock, or HVIL, necessary at every high-voltage interface? Article Contributed By Daniel Domke, Senior Manager, Product Management, Industrial & Commercial Transportation, TE Connectivity For trucks, buses, construction equipment, and miningRead More
A South Florida railway operator wanted to update crossing signals along its system. With the help of a connector supplier, they found a solution that went even further, improving system reliability, longevity, functionality, and safety, while saving money. Article Contributed By Barry Nelson, WAGO Connected technologies are transforming the railroad industry. From electrification and high-speedRead More
Antenna connectors are specialized RF coaxial connectors used to link antennas to coaxial or RF cables that connect to an electronic device such as a router, radio, transceiver, television, or wireless infrastructure. They are used in Wi-Fi and IoT devices, GNSS and navigation, aerospace and defense, and automotive systems. They carry radio-frequency signals through aRead More
