Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. March 2025 Connector Industry News March 2025 Connector Industry News > Personnel & Acquisitions News TE Connectivity entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Richards Manufacturing Co. from funds managed by OaktreeRead More
Meet the Connector: DIN 41612 Connectors DIN 41612, a standard for electrical connectors used in rack-based electrical systems, defines 13 different types of connectors. DIN 41612/IEC 60603-2 connectors are used to establish a connection between the plug-in card and backplane, mainly for 19-inch racks. The wide variety of connector types combined with the high levelRead More
This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors for security applications from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Connectors for security applications PEI-Genesis supplies Amphenol RJ Field series connectors that allow for the use of an Ethernet Class D/CAT5e connection for Ethernet over twisted-pair networks in harsh environments. The Amphenol RJ Field series are circular metal connectors withRead More
New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. March 2025 New Connectivity Products March 2025 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. binder is enhancing its M12-X-coded connectors to meet the rigorous requirements of rail, transportation, and agriculture. These advancements aim to deliver cutting-edge solutions for applications such as Ethernet-based communication infrastructures, camera-based monitoring systems, andRead More
Military communications applications such as radars, jammers, and super signal interference, use VITA solutions to accommodate a high number of connections in tight density. VITA (VMEbus International Trade Association) standards promote open system architectures for critical embedded computing with an emphasis on developing those standards in a highly transparent process. Applications embracing these standards often requireRead More
This week’s Product Roundup highlights USB/Enhanced USB connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. USB/Enhanced USB JAE developed the MA07 Series USB and DisplayPort transmission-compatible connector and harness solution to address the increasing demand for transmitting video signals between ECUs and displays, and for communicating with PCs, smartphones, and gaming devices in the car. TestedRead More
Meet the Connector: Armored Cables Armored cables are versatile, self-contained conduit-wire systems that can be used in the most challenging applications. The armor is a metal sheath surrounding the cable. It acts as a protective barrier against damage to the insulator and conductors and helps block electromagnetic interference in high- and low-current applications. Particularly inRead More
This week’s Product Roundup highlights ARINC 801, ARINC 810, & Galley connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. ARINC 801, ARINC 810, & Galley Connectors Amphenol Pcd’s APeX galley rectangular connector is reliable and robust. The APeX galley’s overmold technology sets it apart from the rest. It is intermateable and interchangeable with other ARINC 810Read More
Medical technology that is comfortable and easy to use, as well as offers improvements in data collection and connectivity, help shift the focus to prevention and create better patient outcomes. Going back one or two decades, at-home medical technology included some home dialysis treatment, but centered mainly on respiratory issues with portable ventilators and CPAPRead More
This week’s Product Roundup highlights ZIF & LIF connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. ZIF & LIF connectors PEI-Genesis supplies ITT Cannon’s DL connector family, a versatile, high-density zero insertion force (ZIF) connector series with up to 260 contacts in plastic body connectors and up to 408 contacts in the EMI/RFI shielded metal bodyRead More
Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. February 2025 Connector Industry News February 2025 Connector Industry News > Personnel & Acquisitions News Weidmüller Group has appointed Gary Martins as managing director for Canada. Martins brings an impressive 28 yearsRead More
Bob Stanton’s long career in miniature electronics began in the early days of silicon chip design. He spoke with Connector Supplier about his love of science and the importance of encouraging the next generation of engineers. Curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to try and fail were some of the key traits that launched the electronicsRead More
