Learn how to optimize a printed circuit board (PCB) stack-up with high-speed board-to-board interconnect solutions. Article Contributed by I-PEX A PCB stack-up defines the cross-sectional structure of a PCB. It defines the arrangement of copper and dielectric layers within the PCB. Figure 1 is an example of a typical 4-layer board – all copper andRead More
Engineers frequently devote significant attention to processors, sensors, and software from the outset of a project, with connector selection sidelined until the later stages. However, the importance of electrical connectors cannot be underestimated: a single compromised connection can interrupt power delivery, corrupt data transmission, or bring equipment to a standstill. Article Contributed By Thisen BirdRead More
Engineers have been trying for years to massively reduce the lead content in copper-based alloys to comply with RoHS. Learn how a new lead-reduced Emery Low Lead alloy tested in various industrial fields of application and manufacturing processes. Article contributed by Dr. Andreas Frehn, Materion Brush GmbH, Germany, and Mike Gedeon and John Nickell, bothRead More
Aviation innovation has followed a predictable trajectory: incremental efficiency gains layered onto combustion-based propulsion. Now, electric and hybrid-electric aircraft are becoming central to aviation’s future. Article Contributed By Stuart Steadman, Senior Principal Engineer at TE Connectivity For more than a century, aviation innovation has followed a predictable trajectory: incremental efficiency gains layered onto combustion-based propulsion.Read More
When connector geometries become too small for conventional tooling – or too complex to justify a mold before the design is proven – manufacturers face a difficult decision about how to move forward: when does it still make sense to cut a mold? Article Contributed by Boston Micro Fabrication For TE Connectivity, those challenges areRead More
Battery connector design gets super-charged in a case study that demonstrates the power of materials science to solve new connectivity challenges. Article Contributed by Alyssa Koch, Materion Corporation Battery interconnect materials must satisfy a demanding combination of electrical, mechanical, joining, and environmental requirements, properties that are difficult to achieve with a single metal. When nickelRead More
When designing industrial and commercial transportation vehicles with high-voltage batteries and related systems, manufacturers and system integrators face an important question: Is a high voltage interlock, or HVIL, necessary at every high-voltage interface? Article Contributed By Daniel Domke, Senior Manager, Product Management, Industrial & Commercial Transportation, TE Connectivity For trucks, buses, construction equipment, and miningRead More
A South Florida railway operator wanted to update crossing signals along its system. With the help of a connector supplier, they found a solution that went even further, improving system reliability, longevity, functionality, and safety, while saving money. Article Contributed By Barry Nelson, WAGO Connected technologies are transforming the railroad industry. From electrification and high-speedRead More
Connectors are among the smallest components in a larger electrical system, but they hold significant responsibility to carry current repeatedly, maintain stable electrical performance, withstand harsh environments, and support safe operation over thousands of mating cycles. When that connector is specified correctly and manufactured to the appropriate quality standards, it can perform reliably for years.Read More
Robots and automated installations play a key role in industry by performing a variety of tasks that require precision, speed, and endurance. Their main tasks include automating manufacturing processes such as welding, painting, and assembly, increasing efficiency by working faster and error-free, and increasing occupational safety as they can perform dangerous or repetitive tasks. AutomatedRead More
Harsh environments leave no margin for error. Whether deployed deep underwater, high in the sky, inside surgical equipment, or on the battlefield, connectivity must perform flawlessly under extreme conditions. Exposure to vibration, shock, temperature extremes, moisture, chemicals, and electromagnetic interference turns a simple interconnect into a mission-critical component. Article contributed by Casey Cavender, CFO, KensingtonRead More
Today’s solar inverters do far more than convert DC power into AC power. The inverter has become a central hub linking PV panels, battery storage, monitoring systems, communication networks, and the electrical grid. Article Contributed By: Andrew Barco, Global Program Senior Director for Industrial Ethernet, Weidmüller Global, Reinaldo Cozzo, Business Development Manager-PV, Weidmuller USA, PJRead More
