TE’s 192Gb/s internal Mini-SAS connector and cable assembly meets high-density, high-speed SAS 2.1 and SAS 3.0 specifications and saves valuable PCB and cable routing space. TE Connectivity introduced its new internal Mini-SAS high-density (HD) connector and cable assemblies – a high-speed interface capable of transferring data at 192Gb/s (12Gb/s x 16 lanes). The product is designed toRead More

The FCI Minitek MicroSpace 1.27/1.5mm crimp-to-wire connector enables contact pitch compatibility with the LV214 Severity-2 standard. FCI announced the Minitek MicroSpace 1.27/1.5mm Crimp-to-Wire (CtW) connector, which enables contact pitch compatibility with the LV214 Severity-2 standard. Minitek MicroSpace 1.27/1.5mm connectors are ideal when high vibration endurance is required. The design features primary and secondary contact retention, Poka-yoke polarization, andRead More

The Schleuniger UniCrimp 100 bench crimping press can process wires up to 6mm2. Schleuniger’s new UniCrimp 100 delivers power and precision at a very competitive price. It is a simple and cost-effective crimping press that provides high-quality performance. With 20 kN (2.2 tons) of crimping force, the UniCrimp 100 can process wires up to 6mm2 (10AWG).Read More

Bishop & Associates completed its 2015 customer survey of electronic distributors. In the second of two articles, we reveal the distributors rated best for website usefulness and price competitiveness, as well as best overall distributor.   Bishop & Associates just concluded its annual survey of electronic distributors, in which it asked connector and cable assembly users toRead More

The TE Fortis Zd LRM connector system is a modular backplane system that protects next-generation embedded computing. TE Connectivity announced its new Fortis Zd LRM connector system, an innovative modular connector system for rugged, next-generation packaging from avionics boxes to military ground vehicles. It features a rugged, lightweight multi-bay shell that accepts high-speed digital signal, power,Read More

The new JAE Electronics USB Type-C connector family offers all the features of the USB 3.1 specification as well as a friction lock, EMI reduction, and power delivery. JAE has debuted its full line of USB Type-C connectors. Based on the USB 3.1 specification that defines the next generation of USB connectors, the JAE DX07 offers allRead More

The Neoconix low-profile X-Beam electrical connectors are the ideal solution for mobile applications that require robust battery and signal connections. Neoconix announced immediate availability of its new X-Beam family of electrical connectors. Featuring an ultra-low-profile form factor and a simplified SMT assembly process, the X-Beam product family is the latest Neoconix offering specifically developed for mobileRead More

GradConn’s 1.20mm-pitch wire-to-board range is perfect for applications in which space is at a premium. GradConn’s new 1.20mm-pitch wire-to-board range offers a low-profile mated height of 1.45mm above the PCB. Its mating orientation makes it perfect for applications where space is at a premium. Available in two to six positions, horizontal PCB headers are polarized toRead More

Mergers, personnel changes, product news and more are all part of the news briefs for July 14, 2015. Amphenol has made a binding offer of $1.275 billion to Bain Capital for FCI Asia, which will be the company’s second acquisition this year. The acquisition, which will be financed with cash and debt, will close byRead More

Amphenol has made a binding offer to Bain Capital for FCI Asia, which will be the company’s second acquisition this year. Amphenol Corporation has made a binding offer to of $1.275 billion to Bain Capital for Singapore-based FCI Asia Pte. Ltd. The acquisition, which will be financed with cash and debt, is expected to closeRead More

Bulgin’s Buccaneer 90-degree SMB Antenna complements the existing IP68-rated SMB Antenna family. Bulgin – an Elektron Technology connectivity brand – has launched an environmentally sealed 90-degree SMB Antenna, which offers greater flexibility in system design for RF monitoring and control. Complementing the existing IP68-rated SMB Antenna family, this new option is available for a variety of frequency bandsRead More

Cinch Connectivity’s Fibreco Junior connector earned MIL-DTL-83526/20 and /21 qualification. Cinch Connectivity Solutions (CCS) announced the qualification of its Fibreco Junior connector to the US Military MIL-DTL-83526/20 and /21 standard. The qualified connector, known as the “MIL-Junior,” further enhances its range of expanded-beam fiber optic connectors, used in many harsh environment applications across the globe. The vast rangeRead More