The next 10 years of smart home technology will focus on developments that will apply to more than just living spaces. Technology is not always smart. Technology that consumers can understand, afford, and use properly is smart. Technology that saves power and is good for the environment is also smart. Too often, the technology thatRead More
Amphenol’s data link connector, the Max-M12, is ideal for rugged environments. Amphenol Industrial Products Group offers one of the most durable data link connectors in its class, meeting SAE J2839 and IEC 61076-2-101 specifications. The Max-M12 withstands connector-to-cable retention forces of 444 N and contact retention forces of 110 N, tested at 100 mating cyclesRead More
TE’s CeeLok FAS-T nano circular connector expands its high-speed, harsh environment offerings for military, commercial aerospace, and marine/offshore applications. TE’s CeeLok FAS-T nano circular connector, a nanominiature, rugged I/O connector capable of meeting 10 GB Ethernet performance, provides a proven, noise-cancelling contact configuration that minimizes crosstalk, making it ideal for a variety of markets andRead More
ERNI’s Microspeed high-speed connectors support 25+Gb/s up to 5-20mm. Current measurements and simulations prove that ERNI’s MicroSpeed family of high-speed connectors, with corresponding design criteria and layout (-2dB insertion loss, 5mm board-to-board spacing), can support data rates of more than 25Gb/s. This in turn allows extremely fast board-to-board connections with distances of 5-20mm to beRead More
Compact-form-factor Molex zCD connector delivers data rates scalable up to 400Gb/s. Molex Incorporated has developed the compact zCD interconnect system to support next-generation applications in telecommunications, networking, and enterprise computing environments. The Molex zCD interconnect system will transmit 400Gb/s data rates (25 Gb/s over 16 lanes) with excellent signal integrity, electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection, andRead More
FCI Wins DesignVision Award for ExaMAX® Direct Mate Orthogonal Connectors Yesterday, FCI won a DesignCon DesignVision award in the interconnect technologies and components category for its ExaMAX® Direct Mate Orthogonal Connectors (DMO). The award program celebrates the achievements of the most innovative electronics companies and the unique tools that support customer needs to improve andRead More
New AMETEK Vice President, Asia Has 31 Years with Company AMETEK announced the appointment of Volker Dreisbach as vice president, Asia. He replaces Lim Meng Kee, who retired after 21 years with the company. “Volker brings extensive international experience to his new position, and we expect him to play a key role in the continued growth and successRead More
MH Connectors’ Distributor of the Year Grew MH Business by 20% Farnell element14 has been named MH Connectors’ Distributor of the Year. Farnell element14 has grown the MH business by 20% for the financial year ending September 2013, demonstrating core competencies in bringing new products to market in a quick and efficient manner, effectively marketing productRead More
January and February iPad & Starbucks Drawings In January and February, one reader** will be picked at random to receive an iPad mini, and 25 subscribers will receive $5 Starbucks gift cards. Check out our new look and new features in upcoming issues: Jan. 7 Connector Supplier: The Industrial Issue, A Decade of Connections Jan.Read More
TLC and Metz Ethernet Cat 6A Patch Cords in Seven Vibrant Colors Patch cords are cables with an RJ45 connector on both ends. They are used to connect computers and other equipment together in a plug-and-play system. Equipment can be either at the end-users location, such as a computer at an individual’s desk, or inRead More
