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August 20, 2013—FCI successfully demonstrated the BERGSTAK 0.8mm mezzanine connectors’ capability to support PCI Express 3.0 signaling at 8GT/s.

August 20, 2013—Lumberg 67 Series IDT allows efficient processing of pre-assembled terminal blocks, which is especially advantageous for high-volume, automated production.

Hirose Mono-Pole DF59S Series for LED Applications Hirose Electric developed the DF59S Series, a mono-pole connector that is optimized for LED lighting applications. The board-to-board connectors feature a housing-free receptacle that produces a slim fit and low profile when mated, making this an excellent connector for high-density LED applications. The DF59S Series has a uniqueRead More

August  2013—There is a new resource for meeting the challenges of the US SEC conflict minerals regulation as the first filing deadline approaches.

August 20, 2013—Everett Charles Technologies will launch compliant connector solutions and its Tilt Universal Grid Prober at the upcoming International Test Conference. 

August 2013—API will provide power entry panels for use in US Department of Defense operations’ mobile command and control shelters.

August 2013—The Bomar Products acquisition expands Winchester’s OEM relationships in the broadcast market and provides a complementary BNC product line for board-mounted applications.

August 2103—AVX is the first passives supplier to mark the 50-year milestone with Avnet.

August 2013—FCT Electronics Group specializes in designing and manufacturing custom mixed-layout connectors and cable assemblies.

Tesla Motors’ New Direction The thesis on Tesla Motors changed again. Now, the question for investors isn’t whether the electric-car manufacturer can be profitable; it’s just how profitable it can be. Tesla, led by CEO Elon Musk, earned 5 cents a share during its second quarter, generating $405 million in sales. The Model S continuesRead More

iBall Launches Pen Drive iBall launched a new flash drive, the Hybrid Dual Pen Drive, which is a dual connector with a standard USB 2.0 on one side and a microUSB connector on the other side. With both connectivity options in one device, the pen drive will allow users to connect it with both PCs asRead More

Honda to Build New Test Course in Japan Honda Motor Co. announced plans to build a new test course and mega solar system on its property in the city of Sakura in Tochigi prefecture, Japan. In 2007, Honda initially announced its plan to build a large-scale test course featuring a high-speed circuit with a 4kmRead More