The 1.25-meter mirror manufactured from this high-performance product will be evaluated for performance in space environments. The alloy is integral to optimized optical, thermal, structural, and dynamic mirror performance characteristics. One of Materion Corporation’s newer high-performance products, AyontEX alloy, has been selected for use in a NASA-funded telescope mirror prototype. This 1.25-meter mirror will beRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights humidity and moisture sensors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Humidity and Moisture Sensors PEI-Genesis offers Trafag sensor and control products designed to withstand harsh environments for industries including test benching, hydraulics, engine manufacturing, ship building, railway, OEM machinery, water, and oil & gas. PEI-Genesis offers the unique capability toRead More

Meet the Connector: Precision RF Connectors Precision RF connectors are used to transmit an RF (radio frequency) signal from one point to another. They are typically used for higher frequencies in test and calibration applications that require high performance. Precision RF connectors are generally broken down into two key categories, instrument-grade connectors (IGC) and metrology-gradeRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors for construction/AG vehicles from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Connectors for Construction/AG Vehicles PEI-Genesis supplies Amphenol Sine Systems AT Series connectors, an IP68/69K rated (mated), high-performance, cost-effective, thermoplastic solution with superior environmental seals and seal retention capabilities. These connectors are designed for use with 14-22AWG with size 16 contactsRead More

Terminal devices such as sensors, edge controllers, and mobile devices continue to decrease in size, creating challenges in connectivity design.   Electronic devices continue to get smaller and smaller. Industrial applications require machines to take up less space to accommodate more of them. Automotive, transportation, and aerospace applications have size and weight limitations tied toRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights Mini-, Micro-, and Nano-D connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Mini-, Micro-, and Nano-D Connectors ITT Cannon’s MDM Series Micro-D connectors, available at PEI-Genesis, are compact, high-density solutions ideal for applications in which standard D-Sub connectors are too large or heavy. These connectors feature a robust yet lightweight aluminumRead More

Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. April 2025 Connector Industry News April 2025 Connector Industry News > Event News Mouser Electronics is once again a platinum sponsor of the Create the Future Design Contest, a global challenge toRead More

Meet the Connector: MIL-STD-1560 Connectors MIL-STD-1560 is the standard that ensures the reliability and interoperability of  MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-27599, AND SAE-AS29600 Series A electrical circular connectors by specifying insert and contact arrangements. This is especially significant for connectors used in ruggedized, harsh military, space, and aerospace environments. Interoperability refers to the ability for designers to interchangeRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights interconnects for soldier-worn applications from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Interconnects For Soldier Applications The Amphenol Ltd. Stingray 7 Series, available from PEI-Genesis, offers compact, low profile, metal shelled connectors that withstand exposure to moisture, dust, dirt, and chemicals commonly encountered by first responders, security, and military personnel. The magneticRead More

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- andRead More

Connector suppliers share their thoughts on automotive innovations, the role of interconnects, what they drive, and bumper stickers. This week, we thought we’d try something a little different and sent a short list of automotive-related questions to our suppliers to get their thoughts. We asked about the industry, what interconnects play an important role, andRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors for telematics, GPS, and ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Connectors for Telematics, GPS, and ADAS PEI-Genesis offers FAKRA connectors from Amphenol RF. These connectors are designed to perform up to 3 GHz and meet the particular mechanical and environmental requirements of the automotiveRead More