TE Connectivity (TE) now offers new insert arrangements for its ARINC 600 Next-Generation Receptacle connectors. These connectors are ideal for commercial and military avionics for air-to-ground communications, in-flight entertainment, and collision avoidance, and they deliver significant cost and weight savings. New insert arrangements that support cost and weight savings include: 60-position for Size 1 ARINCRead More
Coaxicom’s 3993-2 Phase-Adjustable Connector with Direct-Solder Solution Coaxicom’s innovative phase-adjustable connector is now available with a direct-solder solution for RG402 and .141 semi-rigid and ultraflex cables. The 3993-2 is designed for phase match between two cables as needed for proper system performance. The advanced connector allows for precise manual adjustments to the phase without signalRead More
Pulse Electronics High-Speed I/O Connectors Operate at Frequencies from 5Gb/s to 10Gb/s Pulse Electronics introduced four input/output (I/O) connectors that meet the standards and fulfill the demands of high-performance applications such as cloud computing, data centers, enterprise servers, the switch market, and consumer electronics. The SATA III, PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0, USB 3.0, and ThunderboltRead More
January 21, 2014 L-com has released a full line of 50-Ohm 7/16 DIN coaxial products. Widely used in high-power wireless communication systems such as cellular network antenna systems, these robust coax products are designed for the harshest environments. L-com’s 7/16 DIN product line includes connectors for 400 and 600 series low-loss cable, within series andRead More
January 21, 2014 API Technologies launched EMI-filtered and unfiltered circular connectors that meet the standards for RTCA/DO-160 Section 22 Lightning Requirements. RTCA/DO-160 Section 22 outlines environmental conditions and testing procedures for airborne equipment, particularly for protection against lightning, to provide increased safety, system capacity, and overall efficiency. API’s circular connectors feature a specially formulated pottingRead More
January 21, 2014 Molex’s new Impact 100-Ohm backplane connector combines speed and density in a modular package designed for high-speed applications. The scalable Impact connector technology provides data rates up to 25 Gb/s with excellent signal density, up to 80 differential pairs per linear inch when using a six-pair configuration. “Our network customers continue toRead More
CATV connectors include F-type CATV drop cable, sealed, and one-piece connectors; splices, adaptors, and terminators; aluminum entry/splice cable adaptors; and custom CATV aluminum designs. Designed to connect the ends of coaxial cable, they are primarily used in CATV network applications. The key to specifying these connectors is the size of the cable being used inRead More
Bernard Pinet, WECO We like to shine a spotlight on the insiders who keep our industry moving forward, and this time we’re getting personal with Bernard Pinet, general manager of WECO Electrical Connectors in the Americas. As an engineer with more than 30 years of experience in system engineering, R&D, product management, and much more,Read More
January 21, 2014 Lenovo Yoga 8 Product Review Lenovo has surpassed HP as #1 in the PC business. It has deep ties to IBM, the former leader in PCs, who sold that division to Lenovo in 2005. In the offing is a sale of IBM’s $5 billion PC server business, also to Lenovo. Lenovo retainsRead More
The top 10 stories of 2013 picked by our Readers Cable Assembly Supplier’s readers were most interested in the latest market forecasts and technology tutorials, if judged by the most-clicked articles in our newsletter and on our website. Here’s a last look at the most popular stories of 2013, chosen by our readers. 1. TheRead More
China’s Role in Electronic Product Manufacturing Mainland China has become the manufacturing center for the world, including high-volume manufacturing (HVM) of electronic products. The speed at which China became a leader in manufacturing is amazing, fueled in part by the wave of contract manufacturing that has swept the globe over the past decade. Oh, howRead More
