April 2025 New Connectivity Products 

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits.

April 2025 New Connectivity Products 

April 2025 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc.

binder’s Easy Locking Connector (ELC) of the 570 series, originally developed for homecare applications and already proven in many medical devices, is now also available in black to meet industry demand. The shock- and vibration-resistant ELC remains available in a 12-pin version. The 570 series ELC is suitable for medical applications and industrial requirements. Featuring a snap-in locking mechanism and an asymmetrical hexagonal contour in the plug section, this cable connector ensures high operational safety and a long service life. The ergonomically shaped housing is made of durable PA66 plastic. With over 5,000 mating cycles, the ELC is ideal for applications requiring intuitive and frequent plugging and unplugging. The snap-in locking mechanism and asymmetrical hexagonal contour prevent incorrect mating, making handling particularly easy. The connector’s design also prevents unauthorized opening and accidental contact with cable ends.

KYOCERA AVX released the new 9258-100 Series spring-finger board-to-board compression contacts. Designed to provide full connector functionality in a miniature, low-profile, single-contact form factor that supports flexible PCB placement, the 9258-100 Series helps OEMs across industries reduce size and costs without compromising performance. These high-strength, UL-approved copper alloy contacts are currently available with three deflected height profiles spanning 1.00 mm to 3.75 mm to maximize application suitability and with up to 0.4 µm of gold plating to maximize signal integrity, reliability, and durability. They’re also designed to ruggedly withstand up to 50 g of shock, 2.7 g of random vibration, and 2,500 mating cycles. They are supplied in tape and reel for easy SMT assembly. The series is rated for up to 6A, 600 VACRMS or the DC equivalent, and operating temperatures extend from -40 °C to +125 °C. Ideal applications include rugged, industrial handheld and portable devices, board-to-board connections in traditional power or signal applications, and ground connections between PCBs or housings.

Hirose introduced three mmWave field replaceable solutions. Compliant with IEC 61169-32, MIL-STD-348B, and RoHS2 standards, the new mmWave connector family offers secure screw mounting and flexible cable options to simplify design and assembly. The compact field replaceable coaxial connectors feature a rugged design that ensures reliable and efficient performance in demanding environments. The connector family offers superior impedance matching against temperature change in a space- and weight-saving package. Ideal for finished RF modules, measuring instrumentation, radio communication equipment, and more, the new field replaceable coaxial product offering includes a 1.85 mm, 2.4 mm, and 2.92 mm version. Watch the video.

Phoenix Contact’s growing line of terminal blocks is now available from RS. These terminal blocks are equipped with Phoenix Contact’s innovative Push-X connection technology which is tested and proven to facilitate wired connections that are user-friendly, flexible, durable, reliable, repairable, and safe. Push-X features a pretensioned contact spring that establishes direct wiring connections for all types of conductors — including flexible and rigid conductors with or without ferrules and with cross sections extending from 0.5 mm² to 25 mm² — without the need for tools or force. This unique capability significantly reduces installation times and paves the way for fully automated wiring processes that will further improve process efficiency and product quality and help users address pervasive industry challenges, including skilled labor shortages. Phoenix Contact’s Push-X connection technology is currently available in its XT and XTV series DIN-rail terminal block connectors, as well as its XPC series PCB terminal block connectors.

Mouser Electronics now stocks cutting-edge RF and EMI components from Molex. These components are designed to improve signal integrity and electromagnetic compatibility for aerospace and defense applications. Molex Fixed RF coaxial attenuators deliver accurate and consistent power levels and low passive intermodulation (PIM) for high-performance applications. These attenuators are engineered with solderless contacts to withstand wide temperature ranges, shock and vibration forces, and harsh environmental conditions. They are ideal for aircraft, SATCOM uplinks, radar systems, wireless communications, and more. Molex EMI-Filtered High-Performance D-Sub Connectors enhance signal integrity, comply with regulatory standards, and offer a versatile, space-saving design that simplifies implementation while improving the overall performance and reliability of system applications. Integrated EMI filters provide additional space on the PCB board, and their one-piece, die-cast connector shells provide a ground-plane shielded interface. These connectors are suitable for flight and engine controls, navigation systems, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), cellular base stations, and similar applications. Molex EMI Filter Plates deliver advanced protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) for high-performance systems, enhance reliability and system performance by helping safeguard critical components, and optimize functionality across multiple lines. The Molex EMI Filter Plates are ideal for harsh environments in the aerospace, defense, and telecommunications industries.

Phoenix Contact’s expanded BC modular housing series gives building automation engineers more design flexibility. The family now includes new enclosures with Push-in connection and upper housings in more widths. For the first time, Push-in PCB terminal blocks are available for the BC 17,8 (1 HP). The FKDSO 1,5 and FKDSO 2,5 terminal blocks make it possible to implement future-proof applications with up to 16 positions per module. The coordinated housing and connection system reduces design time for developers. The 3.5- and 5-mm pitch terminal blocks are designed for currents up to 22 A. They come in three and four positions and can easily be combined in a single upper part.

Hirose’s waterproof MT50WA Series connector combines power, signal, and brake connections into one compact solution, saving space and simplifying assembly designed for precision motors, industrial automation, and compact equipment. An ultra-reliable one-touch lever lock mechanism offers easy operation while enhancing connection stability. The secure push-to-lock system offers vibration resistance, prevents waterproofing failures in harsh environment conditions, and is IP67-rated when mated. The MT50WA is commonly used in servo and stepping motor systems in industrial and building automation, as well as office equipment like printers, 3D printers, and copiers. The hybrid connector is certified to meet UL, CSA, and TÜV safety standards for industrial use. Watch the video.

The specially engineered design of Amphenol RF’s new non-magnetic SMPM bullet adapter makes it immune to interference from electromagnetic fields, ensuring constant and reliable performance. Equipped with enhanced signal integrity capabilities, this adapter is compatible with Amphenol RF’s non-magnetic SMPM connectors, allowing for additional design opportunities. The company’s non-magnetic SMPM bullet adapters are engineered for use with medical resonance imaging (MRI), quantum computing, radar systems and GPS applications. The durable body is made from beryllium copper with 10 microinches of gold plating over 80 microinches of white bronze plating while the contact pin is made from beryllium copper with 30 microinches of gold plating and 80 microinches of white bronze plating. This allows the ruggedized PTFE insulated SMPM adapter to provide dependable, high-frequency performance in harsh environments. They are also available with smooth bore and limited detent compatibility, as detented connectors hold the bullet adapter in place on the board while the smooth bore connector allows for float. The axial misalignment for these adapters is 0.25 mm, while the radial misalignment is 3°.

April 2025 New Connectivity Products > Wire, Cable, and Cable Assemblies

Amphenol RF’s new cable assemblies are engineered with straight SMPM plug connectors on compact 0.047-inch cable. SMPM connectors offer reliable, high-frequency performance in a compact package and are designed to accommodate both radial and axial misalignment. Coupled with the flexible capabilities of the cable, this high reliability assembly is ideal for board-to-board, quantum computing, and medical applications. These SMPM cable assemblies operate up to 18 GHz with a generous minimum bend radius of 0.05”. The cable is engineered to be a versatile micro-coaxial cable for designs that require a high-density solution. The flexibility of the cable allows for easy routing, aided by the push-on coupling mechanism of the SMPM plug connectors for easy mating and unmating, making these assemblies extremely versatile. They are available in standard lengths starting at 3” and complement any RF design. Custom lengths are available upon request.

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