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Custom ruggedized backplane cable assemblies can be cabled to virtually any ruggedized input/output connector. Molex announced its Ruggedized Backplane Cable Assemblies, ideal for defense and aerospace contractors looking to deliver high-speed data transfer between commercial backplanes or servers to commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) connectors including Impact, Impel, VHDM, or full military-qualified interfaces. Customized backplane cables have goneRead More

The Hendrix DUAL BLOCK for underground cable prevents water from entering the cable core. Hendrix/Kerite Cable announced its DUAL BLOCK product. The Hendrix DUAL BLOCK for underground cable provides a dual water-blocking capability on Hendrix primary, underground cable. Water can be detrimental to life expectancy in primary cable, as it can lead to premature failureRead More

Northwire provides firefighters in Osceola, Wis., with a custom coil cable solution for greater efficiency. The Osceola Fire Department, located in Osceola, Wis., provides fire suppression, fire protection, and rescue services to the village of Osceola, the town of Farmington, and part of the town of Alden. The department is made up of 27 dedicatedRead More

Consider these design parameters for custom coil cords to ensure a successful application. To work well, each coiled cable design requires a special bulk cord design. Computerized design methods ensure attention to the fine details so your product works properly. Performance limits for coiled cables are controlled by the width of the coil and the elasticityRead More

This quick coil cord primer explains when to use coil cords and what to look for when you’re choosing products for your applications. Durability, low force-to-extend, excellent retractile memory, and high flex life are all important customer requirements for coil cords. From 12 AWG to very-fine-wire 38 AWG and tinsel, coiled cords are manufactured in single-Read More

FCI ExaMAX I/O cable assembly technology leverages the ExaMAX I/O connector’s terminal design technology. The FCI ExaMAX I/O cable assembly utilizes FCI’s proprietary ExaMAX connector technology, which has the bandwidth capability to facilitate signal transmission speeds of up to 40Gb/s. These cable solutions also leverage the ExaMAX I/O connector’s terminal design technology, which significantly decreasesRead More

The flexible silicone overmolding on Molex Affinity MediSpec cable assemblies protects the cable core from moisture ingress. The new Molex Affinity MediSpec silicone cable solutions will be showcased February 11-13, 2014, at the Molex booth (1746) at MD&M West in Anaheim, Calif. “We have extensive expertise in the design, development, and manufacturing of medical cables, connectors,Read More

Hendrix offers free recycling of HPI Insulators through a new mail-in program. Hendrix Molded Products introduces its Cradle-to-Cradle recycling program for the return and recycling of its HPI Polyethylene Insulator products constructed using #2 recyclable plastic. Familiar household products that are made from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) are items such as milk, juice or waterRead More

Personal devices, access to content, data taxing infrastructure, advanced vehicle electronics, and hands-free technology are the things to know about the electronics industry right now. What are the most important drivers, developments, and things to know about the global electronics industry? Molex’s Brian Krause gave us an overview of what’s happening and what we shouldRead More

The future is foggy for computer peripherals as cloud computing and all-in-one devices take over. Computer peripheral equipment comprises the many devices connected to or working with PCs or other computers. With the current decline in PC sales, one would expect the future of the computer peripherals market to be in decline. This is true,Read More

John MacWilliams makes his predictions for China’s electronics market in the near future. China will continue to export from massive factories and add capacity to meet burgeoning domestic demand for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, OEMs are beginning to insource products once again. Products and components built in North America and Europe include higher-value products suchRead More

Once considered futuristic concepts, the consumer electronics in transition at CES 2014 will soon be ready for widespread adoption. The past decade has been stellar for consumer electronics (CE). In many ways CE overshadowed business applications and became a key factor in driving unit volumes to new heights. Key developments that drove this demand include:Read More