Harwin shares key findings from its exclusive 2025 survey of connector specifiers and buyers from across the United States. The work is an important first step in understanding who is buying connectors and how manufacturers can better serve them. Harwin’s Vice President of Marketing Peter Schneid joined the company—and the connector industry—four years ago. ComingRead More
Meet the Cable: Ribbon or Flat Cable Ribbon cables, also known as flat or planar cables, feature a row of conductive wires running in parallel within a wide, flat, ribbon-shaped cable substrate. Ribbon cable can be folded and bent, providing great design flexibility. The ribbon cable was invented in 1956 by the Cicoil Corporation (aRead More
This week’s Product Roundup highlights wire and cable assemblies from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Wire and Cable Assemblies Times Microwave Systems’ MaxGain Space Assemblies, supplied by PEI-Genesis, epitomize cutting-edge satellite communication technology. Engineered for space exploration, these high-performance, ultra-low loss microwave coaxial cables combine precision with advanced materials, ensuring optimal performance in extreme conditions.Read More
Meet the Connector: MIL-STD-1760-compliant Connectors MIL-STD-1760 is a military standard developed in the 1980s out of a need to standardize weapon interface and integration requirements in military aircraft. It defines requirements for electrical connectors that establish a cross-platform interface between the aircraft and its weapons systems, as well as with other stores such as equipment pods.Read More
This week’s Product Roundup highlights MIL-Aero sensors and connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. MIL-Aero Sensors & Sensor Connectors Nicomatic’s CMM series is a trusted choice for integrators and system designers working on MIL-approved sensors. These 2 mm pitch connectors are compliant with MIL-DTL-83513 and offer a high level of modularity, signal integrity, and resistance to shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures. WhetherRead More
Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. May 2025 Connector Industry News May 2025 Connector Industry News > Event News ECIA’s 2025 Executive Conference Committee announced this year’s conference theme will be Amped Up – The Power of Tomorrow.Read More
High power applications require innovative connectivity solutions that address battery performance, battery health, and safety. We asked Shakib Shaikh, product marketing manager-North America, and Swapnil Bhale, lead engineer-new product development at Amphenol Communications Solutions, how connectors contribute to the performance, health, and safety of battery management systems (BMS) in e-mobility applications. What do design engineersRead More
This week’s Product Roundup highlights V2X connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. V2X connectors KW02C connectors from JAE are CHAdeMO-compliant and are suitable for both V2H (vehicle to home) and V2G (vehicle to grid) applications. This product has an ergonomic handle and a 20% reduction in size and weight compared to the previous generationRead More
New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. May 2025 New Connectivity Products May 2025 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. The compact LF Cat6A Series expands Hirose’s popular LF Series of shielded high-speed Ethernet connectors. LF Cat6A Series supports 10 GB/s and features a simple yet reliable bayonet lock mechanism for vibration resistance and easy operation,Read More
Meet the Connector: DC Power Direct current is gaining wider adoption, driven by the rise of renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, and battery-powered devices. The race to electrify the world in the late 1800s was essentially a fierce competition between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC), each with its own supporters among prominentRead More
This week’s Product Roundup highlights battery connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Battery connectors Amphenol’s SurLok Plus connector available from PEI Genesis is a field installable alternative to common compression lugs. Features include IP67 protection, touch-proof, and RoHS compliance, and RADSOK contact technology. It is designed to support electric and hybrid electric vehicles andRead More
Download your copy today! Learn about design strategies and interconnect products in this expert-informed collection of articles from connector suppliers here. Our first eBook of 2025, Braving the Elements-Connectors Take on Harsh Environments, dives into the many challenges of connectivity in rugged conditions. Today we depend on electronics in just about every environment for useRead More
