Meet the Connector: KTK Connectors KTK is a multi-pin connector type that is widely used in the high-pressure, high-temperature environments of downhole Oil & Gas operations. The name is derived from Kintec, the company that originally designed this connector in the early 1990s. Today, versions of KTK-style connectors are made by several manufacturers. Standard featuresRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights hermetically sealed connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Hermetically sealed connectors Lumberg’s 03-series AISG circular connectors are perfect for base stations, on both ends of the RET-­cable (remote electric tilt antenna), and in associated devices such as bias tees, TMAs (tower mounted amplifiers), splitter boxes, surge protections, and actuators.Read More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. December 2024 New Connectivity Products December 2024 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. binder’s new angled M5 panel mount connectors are engineered for applications needing compact, durable solutions, opening new opportunities in fields like automation, robotics, and measurement and control technology. In applications such as circuitRead More

Collaborative combat aircraft puts new technology into service faster and more cost effectively by pairing unmanned fighter aircraft equipped with the latest weapons, sensors, and battle management systems with older manned fighter aircraft. The collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) program proposed by the U.S. Air Force teams autonomous (unmanned) aircraft with manned aircraft in an effortRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights filtered connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Filtered connectors Amphenol Filter Connectors from PEI-Genesis  offer EMI protection in one compact interconnect device, making them ideal for military and aerospace applications. In the most common configuration, capacitors are mounted inside the connector between each contact and the connector ground shell.Read More

As components get smaller and performance demands increase, customers look to suppliers for innovative solutions to meet their needs. When it comes to cable routing, sometimes the best solutions aren’t flashy — just simple and effective. Connectors rely on secure cable connections. Cable routing solutions, therefore, are more than an afterthought; they are an integralRead More

MIL-STD-1553 is a military standard that defines the mechanical, electrical, and functional characteristics of a serial data bus, with the goal of reliably moving data. Also known as Milbus, this standard has been incorporated in nearly every type of U.S. military vehicle built in the last 50 years because designers know connectors compliant to MIL-STD-1553Read More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights databus and video interconnects from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Databus and Video The Amphenol USB LTW connector from PEI-Genesis is rated to IP68 for water resistance. This Amphenol USB connector series comes in USB Type A/B, which covers USB Type A 3.0, USB Type A 2.0, and USB TypeRead More

Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. November 2024 Connector Industry News November 2024 Connector Industry News > Award News Smiths Interconnect’s resistive power dividers stood out among the year’s top innovations, garnering recognition as a “Highly Commended” recipientRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights reverse polarity connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Reverse polarity connectors The Amphenol RF BNC Straight Clamp Plug Reverse Polarity connector from PEI-Genesis is a robust, high-performance solution designed for RG-58 cables and 50 Ohm impedance systems. Ideal for applications in demanding environments, this connector is engineered to deliverRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. November 2024 New Connectivity Products  November 2024 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Molex introduced VaporConnect optical feedthrough modules, a thermal management solution that reduces the time and cost of deploying and upgrading high-performance data centers to meet unrelenting demand for generative AI and machine learningRead More

Minimally invasive medical procedures have many advantages over open surgery. Medical sensors provide surgeons with necessary feedback, improving outcomes and reducing the risk to patients. Minimally invasive medical procedures have many advantages over open surgery, such as less damage to the body, less pain, fewer complications, less time in the hospital, and quicker overall recovery.Read More