At recent trade shows, interconnect suppliers spotlighted fiber optic innovations, as the connector industry forges ahead in optical technology. Just this month, Molex, TE, and US Conec all introduced new optical products that provide faster data rates, more versatility, and unlimited potential. Molex Technologies Support MXC Fiber Optic Interface Molex announced that its VersaBeam supports the new MXCRead More

The new Kerite high-voltage shielded power cable provides unparalleled reliability and performance with more than 40 years of failure-free service. Kerite, a manufacturer of high-quality insulated utility underground power cable, announced a full line of high-voltage (HV) power cable, available in voltages ranging from 46kV thru 138kV. Whether directly buried or in conduits, Kerite’s HVRead More

The ETCO EDGE wire terminating applicator is customizable and durable enough for the rugged conditions experienced by wiring harness manufacturers. ETCO Incorporated launched the EDGE Applicator wire termination product. The new wire termination applicators offer competitive pricing while leveraging years of expertise to create a durable product. The EDGE Applicator is highly customizable and isRead More

RF Industries’ cable assemblies for DAS applications use Times Microwave SPP-250-LLPL and TFT-402-LF flexible cables to meet requirements of in-building DAS applications. Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) in buildings use large numbers of coaxial cable assemblies with special requirements. The assemblies need to efficiently transfer the RF signal (low loss), reduce the occurrence of interference causedRead More

Fairview Microwave’s new armored test cables are coaxial cable assemblies up to 20GHz. Fairview Microwave’s new line of armored coaxial test cables is designed to withstand punishing environments, such as production line testing and continual in-the-field use. The new armored cables from Fairview can be ordered with SMA or N-type connectors, which are constructed ofRead More

TE’s new slim high-speed copper cable assembly is a 33 AWG fine-gauge copper cable assembly that provides 40Gb/s and ultra-thin, lightweight features for high-density use. TE Connectivity introduced one of the slimmest high-speed copper cable assemblies on the market: the QSFP+ 33 AWG cable assembly. As an evolution of TE’s high-speed TurboTwin cable assemblies, these ultra-thinRead More

Inside Connection highlights the technologies, innovations, special services, and unique products from connector suppliers like Radiall.       Worldwide headquarters: Paris, France North American headquarters: Tempe, Ariz., US About the Company Radiall was founded in 1952 to make coaxial plugs for the emerging television industry. Today, Radiall is a global manufacturer of high-reliability interconnectRead More

JST’s AUH Series crimp-style subminiature connectors are wire-to-board interconnects that offer design flexibility in LED applications. JST’s AUH Series wire-to-board, crimp-style, disconnectable connectors offer subminiature size, design flexibility, and reliable contact construction for high-density applications. These 1.85mm (.073”) pitch, right-angle, side-entry, surface-mount connectors are polarized and have a secure friction locking feature when mated. IdeallyRead More

Emerson Network Power Connectivity Solutions introduced the SMPM Coax Connector for high frequency applications where spacing is critical.  Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson, introduced its newest addition to the Johnson line of coax connectors, an SMPM connector ideal for applications such as radar, satellite, and high-density packaging, and for those that require higherRead More

FCI’s PwrBlade ULTRA is the next-generation PwrBlade connector, and it offers a 30% reduction in contact resistance. FCI introduced its PwrBlade ULTRA, the next generation of PwrBlade connector. These power distribution connectors offer a 30% reduction in contact resistance, which results in increased current-carrying capacity in a smaller form factor. These new connectors have anRead More

Competition in the defense industry will continue to become more global and intense. Facts and figures of military strategy show the defense sector has more players than future demand can profitably support. Governments and defense agencies in 2013 — from the US to China to the eurozone — had to justify defense spending against aRead More

The global rail industry market for connectors is expected to yield an 8.0% CAGR through 2018, growing to an annual volume of $828.8 million. Europe, the largest component of the global rail industry market segment, with 48.8% of the total market, is repositioning itself for consistent expansion into its 2020 plan and beyond. A freeRead More