Every year, Bishop & Associates surveys distributors’ customers to learn which distributors provide the best service, product lines, added value, and more.  This year, Bishop & Associates’ survey names Heilind as Best Distributor. For the third time in as many years, Heilind Electronics was chosen as the best connector distributor in a Bishop & AssociatesRead More

RF Industries’ fiber optic trunk cables are available in standard and custom versions for wireless infrastructure applications. Fiber optic cable assemblies are increasingly installed in wireless infrastructure applications to replace copper with fiber-to-the-antenna (FTTA). RF Industries provides factory-terminated fiber optic trunk cables utilizing Corning FREEDM One fiber trunk cable. Available with six-strand single-mode or multi-modeRead More

Minimize signal transmission failures and costly downtime with Molex Expanded-Beam Ruggedized Optical Cable Assemblies. Molex announced availability of its Expanded-Beam Ruggedized Optical Cable Assemblies, delivering highly reliable interconnects for use in harsh environments including aerospace and defense tactical communications, security communications, outside broadcast, petrochemical plant, mining, and offshore systems. These highly ruggedized, easy-to-use connectors requireRead More

Binder-USA expands its M12 family with an M12 Cordset with spark-resistant PUR cables. Binder-USA added spark-resistant PUR cables to the M12 cordset line-up. The robust PUR cable ensures a resistance to sparks, wear, impact, and flexibility. The new M12 A-coded cordsets are ideally suited for robot welding lines in the automation industry. Standard versions haveRead More

TPC Wire & Cable Thermo-Trex 500-Plus Cordsets connect 12 AWG wire quickly and offer IP68-rated moisture seals. TPC Wire & Cable Corp. expanded its  Thermo-Trex family of cables with Thermo-Trex 500-Plus 12 AWG Cordsets, which are designed with a tear-resistant silicone jacket and fully bonded silicone head providing an IP68-rated seal against moisture. The cordsetsRead More

The new Megger handheld TDR locates faults up to 12 miles on mixed paired metallic cables. Megger now offers a handheld time domain reflectometer (TDR) that locates faults on mixed paired metallic cables. The CFL535G can test the capabilities of connections and locate faults for up to 12 miles (20 km). This high-resolution, compact TDRRead More

ERNI compact cable connectors for lighting are ideal for compact as well as electrically and mechanically sophisticated designs. With the MaxiBridge (2.54 mm pitch) and MiniBridge (1.27 mm pitch) cable connector families, ERNI Electronics offers ideal solutions for compact as well as electrically and mechanically sophisticated designs, such as those found in modern lighting technology. Read More

RF Industries Low PIM 4.1-9.5 (Mini) DIN Adapters are between-series adapters for the 4.1-9.5 (Mini) DIN, 7-16 DIN, and N type interfaces.  Advanced wireless systems such as DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) require RF components that, in addition to being highly efficient in signal transfer, must have low PIM (Passive Intermodulation) properties. The N type interface designRead More

The new TE cabin connector system insert replaces two legacy connectors with a single, miniature connector. TE Connectivity introduced the new 16-02 insert for DEUTSCH DMC-M Single Module connectors. This new connector enables in-flight entertainment and other passenger cabin providers a way to replace two large, legacy connectors with a single, lightweight, miniature connector, savingRead More

The PRECI-DIP ultraminiature SMD connector couple reduces the PCB footprint by 40%. PRECI-DIP‘s new ultraminiature connector couple, recently added to the supplier’s metric line, spares valuable space on the PCB. The metric 1mm pitch saves approximately 30% of space per surface unit when compared with a 1.27mm arrangement. Moreover, the SMD contact pads reduce theRead More

An industry insider is someone who advances the connector industry through his or her involvement in technology innovations, product development, or innovative sales channel solutions. We’re spotlighting Chuck Delph of Avnet this time, for his commitment to his team and his customers.   Name: Chuck Delph Company name and location: Avnet Inc., Phoenix, Ariz. CurrentRead More

The functional viability of wind turbines ultimately depends on the robustness and reliability of the interconnect systems that are designed into them. Here are Smiths Connectors’ tips on how to specify wind turbine connectors. This information was provided by Smiths Connectors. Today, more than ever before, the world is racing to develop alternative sources ofRead More