July 2013 – C&K rugged smart card connectors offer higher contact forces for harsh environment applications.

Built on a legacy of customer success, Molex commemorates its proud past and looks to a powerful future.

TE Connectivity Showcases Latest Rugged, High-Speed Interconnectivity Solutions TE Connectivity (TE), along with newly acquired DEUTSCH, featured the latest ruggedized, next-generation, high-speed connectivity solutions at the 2013 Paris Air Show last month in Paris, France. Featured sytems and solutions included: Solutions for avionics – Advanced fiber optic, high-speed copper systems, and the next generation ofRead More

NWI Lab360 Endurance Test Exceeds Life Cycle Expectations Northwire Inc. (NWI) certified project managers reported extreme temperature conditions ranging from -65°F to 300°F during endurance trials. Tests conducted on high-flex retractile cables to predict life expectancy achieved 400,000 cycles. Inside Northwire’s on-site test and development facility, the cable manufacturer rapidly responds to meet customers’ demandsRead More

July 16, 2013—Souriau already switched 20% of its cadmium plating to zinc nickel.

Advanced Interconnections Corp. has completed the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) registration process with the US Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).

July 11, 2013—The portfolio of ERNI PowerElements now includes versions with purely massive press-fit contacts.

Molex RF DIN 1.0/2.3 Modular Backplane System is a Subminiature Solution Molex announced a high-performance connector system designed specifically to enable PCB developers in the video, commercial broadcast, and telecommunications industries to transfer multiple RF signals across mated boards in a single assembly while taking into consideration space constraints. The RF DIN 1.0/2.3 Modular BackplaneRead More

July 11, 2013— New low-profile hybrid XLR connector offers 15% space savings over Amphenol’s traditional audio connector line.

July 9, 2013—New additions include sizes up to four inches in three different materials: aluminum, nickel-plated aluminum, and stainless steel.

CONEC Develops IP67-rated RJ45 Dual Bayonet In-Line Couplers CONEC has advanced its IP67-rated RJ45 family of connectors to include Ethernet I/O ports with a dual bayonet in-line coupler that can be used as a true in-line extension. The dual bayonet coupling mechanism is in compliance with IEC 61076-3-106 and provides increased protection for the connectorRead More

Binder M16 Connectors with Crimp Termination Binder-USA announced the addition of crimp termination to a variety of M16 connectors. Expanding the M16 product line with crimp termination will offer more options for factory production and increase productivity by simplifying assembly of the connectors. The M16 connectors with crimp contacts are well suited for high-production industrialRead More