With so many presentations, events, and exhibitors, you might need a few tips on navigating the show once you arrive in Santa Clara. Check out our 2015 DesignCon Short List for recommended show highlights.   Is this your first DesignCon? If so, be sure to attend the welcome breakfast on Tuesday, January 27, at 7:45 a.m.Read More

Smiths Connectors’ Transformer Connector allows engineers to tailor interconnect solutions to the demands of individual applications. Smiths Connectors launched its new Transformer Connector Range, an innovative family of high-density modular connectors that provides customers with an enhanced ability to tailor interconnect solutions to the demands and requirements of their individual application environments. One key market that theRead More

The Amphenol LTW SSL 1.3 Bridge, developed for lighting applications, features the lowest-profile jumper connector on the market. The Amphenol LTW SSL 1.3 Bridge is used for electrical connection between two in-line PCBs. Featuring the lowest profile jumper connector on the market, SSL 1.3 is ideal for compact products where space savings is a concern. ItsRead More

The FCI 2mm Hardmetric Millipacs High-Speed series was developed for 10Gb/s applications. FCI has launched the high-speed version of its Millipacs series connector. The Millipacs series 2mm hardmetric (HM) backplane connector is used extensively for applications that require data rates up to 2.5Gb/s. FCI developed a new Millipacs high-speed (HS), right-angle receptacle connector suitable for dataRead More

HARTING DIN 41612 Type 3Q/3R connectors, even more compact and just as rugged, are ideal for use with downsized circuit boards. HARTING now offers male connectors with the new 3Q and 3R designs per DIN 41612. All are available with or without flanges, which can further reduce the space requirement. The new male connectors in build typeRead More

Ironwood Electronics’ stamped spring pin socket lets you test your 12x12mm BGA device using an extreme temperature socket. Ironwood Electronics introduced a new stamped spring pin socket to address the high-performance requirements for testing BGA243 – CBT-BGA-7020. The contactor is a stamped spring pin with 31g actuation force per ball with a cycle life of 500,000 insertions. TheRead More

Inside Connection highlights the technologies, innovations, special services, and unique products from connector suppliers like QA Technology Company.    Headquarters Location: Hampton, New Hampshire, US About the Company When QA Technology’s founder Tom Coe started the company in 1981, he had a vision of building an organization that would provide the best quality products and services for theRead More

Molex Hermetic-Sealed Multi-Fiber Circular MT Optical Assemblies ensure extreme sealing and long-term reliability for applications in harsh environments. Molex Incorporated has launched its Hermetic-Sealed Multi-Fiber Circular MT Optical Assemblies, which deliver extreme sealing performance in the industry’s smallest footprint. The new MT Optical Assemblies provide system reliability in extreme environments, including severe weather conditions, high altitudes,Read More

The Samtec Tiger Eye 0.80mm discrete wire system offers increased contact density for greater space savings in rugged applications. Samtec recently expanded its line of Tiger Eye products with a 0.80mm (.0315″) pitch discrete wire system, ideal for rugged applications where a highly reliable connection must be maintained. The micro-pitch system increases contact density forRead More

FCI PwrBlade+ cable connectors terminate the widest range of wires in one housing. FCI released its PwrBlade+ cable connectors, which are rated at 60A per contact and capable of terminating the widest range of wires in one housing (26AWG to 6AWG). The PwrBlade+ cable connectors offer flexibility to meet a wide variety of customer needs. TheRead More

RF Industries’ low PIM .141 conformable cable assemblies are an alternative semi-rigid cable for Distributed Antenna System installations. RF Industries has introduced low PIM .141 conformable cable assemblies. Standard semi-rigid .141 cable assemblies with a solid jacket metal shield offer excellent electrical and low PIM performance, but for installations with cable bends, special equipment is requiredRead More

Belden Modular Industrial Patch Panels deliver a single solution for structured management of fiber, copper, or combination cabling.  Belden Inc. announced new distinct ranges of structured Modular Industrial Patch Panel (MIPP) products for harsh industrial applications. With three robust and versatile termination panel options, engineers and installers can easily connect both fiber and copper cablesRead More