Meet the Connector: Coaxial  Connectors (Note: This article focuses on cable-to-cable and cable-to-panel applications.)  A coaxial connector has an inner conductor that is enveloped by a concentric conducting sleeve, with the conductor and shield separated by an insulating material; hence the term “coax” or “coaxial” connector. (Not all RF [radio frequency] connectors are coax, butRead More

New Bishop & Associates report examines how the connector industry has fared in the pandemic era and looks ahead at the next five years. After what we thought would be one of the most interesting years ever, 2022 is shaping up to be even more astonishing than 2021. Bookings remain extremely high, while component shortages,Read More

New design, manufacturing, and processing options enable OEMs to achieve a semi-custom connector or cable assembly without the time and costs of a fully custom product. With literally millions of connectors to choose from, in every size, shape, speed, configuration, material, and function, what more could we possibly ask for?Sometimes a new material, a smallerRead More

Meet the Connector: Configurable Connector Systems Configurable connector systems, also called build-your-own, semi-custom, or modular connectors (not to be confused with modular RJ45s), are available from many suppliers as an alternative to costly fully custom connector products. In cases in which an existing connector is close, but not quite right for a particular application, theseRead More

Amphenol Communications Solutions – OverPass™ Solutions Video OverPass™ Solutions – High performance assemblies enabling signal routing through cable flyover instead of PCB. Minimize signal loss, eliminate expensive re-timers and PCB laminates, increase reach. • Complete link solution from network cable to chip ✓ 28G, 56G, 112G, 224G • Complete portfolio of : ✓ Optical andRead More

EDAC D-Sub Connectors – Video HIGHLIGHTS D-sub connectors in standard, video and high density formats From 9 to 50 pins (Standard), 15 to 78 pins (Hi-Density) or 29 pin (DVI) Wide variety of footprints in vertical or right angle through hole PCB styles Gold flash or gold plated contact surfaces, machined contact versions available MetalRead More

EDAC Card Edge Connectors – Video Our cardEDGE+ range offers many features and benefits that allow customers more flexibility with their design. Some of the features include: • Additional contact terminations • Extra mounting options • Mutiple card guide solutions • High temperature insulators • Extra row spaces • Multiple PCB footprints • Choice ofRead More