November 2013 – A decrease in desktop sales and the quickly evolving world of mobile devices are changing the definition of “computer peripherals.” Is it a watch or is it a computer? John MacWilliams takes a closer look at the current catalog of peripheral equipment to determine what’s in, what’s out, what’s new, and what’s over.
November 2013 – Three quarters into the calendar year, how is the connector industry performing? Overall, will 2013 be boom or bust or somewhere in between? Bishop & Associates runs the numbers for the year so far and makes its forecast for Q4.
November 2013 – The expanded sales team will allow BTC to efficiently meet the needs of an increasing customer base.
Amphenol RADSOK R4 Delivers Connections up to 200A Amphenol Industrial Global Operations enhanced its RADSOK technology high-current contact system to RADSOK R4. This improved system is available in board-to-board, wire-to-board, and busbar-to-board configurations. Ideal for use by both server and board manufacturers, the Amphenol RADSOK R4 delivers connections up to 200A. The system’s hyperbolic gridRead More
Molex Products Provide Seamless Connectivity for Mission-Critical Aero and Defense Applications Molex brings a comprehensive array of products and solutions for the high-performance needs of the aerospace and defense industry to MILCOM 2013 this week. By combining speed with compact design and military-grade construction, Molex has developed products that can reliably stand up to theRead More
element14 Expands Connectors and Cables Portfolio in Asia-Pacific element14 has expanded its portfolio of the most essential high-performance connectors from TE Connectivity, Molex , ITT Cannon, and Amphenol, including PCB, D-sub, I/O, RF/coaxial, and power connectors, and terminals. The comprehensive range includes more than 150,000 industrial and military-spec connectors for use in a wide range ofRead More
Bulgin – an Elektron Technology connectivity brand The Big Picture: “Bulgin is one of the industry’s longest running success stories, designing and manufacturing internationally recognized environmentally sealed connectors, fuseholders, and switches.” About the Company Bulgin – an Elektron Technology connectivity brand, is one of the electronics industry’s most established companies, with a proud heritage of productRead More
November 2013 – New Trex-Onics cable reduces maintenance costs and increases productivity.
Termination in Aluminum Stranded Conductors Given its good electrical conductivity, aluminum (Al) is an ideal material for use in electrical cables. The substitution of copper (Cu) conductors for aluminum ones supports two focal requirements arising in the field of automotive engineering. First, as a lightweight material weighing approximately two-thirds less than Cu, Al can be usedRead More
November 2013 – Despite a rise in the demand for electrical control panels, the manufacturing process remains labor intensive. Three companies worked together to create a solution that takes a 3D design environment to the next level.
November 2013 – Pasternack assemblies are terminated with durable stainless steel connectors and are well suited for test environments where a rugged, phase-stable cable assembly is required.
November 2013 – Omnetics nano connectors maintain high signal integrity for improved differential signal management in portable and miniature electronics.
