Compact-form-factor Molex zCD connector delivers data rates scalable up to 400Gb/s. Molex Incorporated has developed the compact zCD interconnect system to support next-generation applications in telecommunications, networking, and enterprise computing environments. The Molex zCD interconnect system will transmit 400Gb/s data rates (25 Gb/s over 16 lanes) with excellent signal integrity, electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection, andRead More

FCI Wins DesignVision Award for ExaMAX® Direct Mate Orthogonal Connectors Yesterday, FCI won a DesignCon DesignVision award in the interconnect technologies and components category for its ExaMAX® Direct Mate Orthogonal Connectors (DMO). The award program celebrates the achievements of the most innovative electronics companies and the unique tools that support customer needs to improve andRead More

New AMETEK Vice President, Asia Has 31 Years with Company AMETEK announced the appointment of Volker Dreisbach as vice president, Asia. He replaces Lim Meng Kee, who retired after 21 years with the company. “Volker brings extensive international experience to his new position, and we expect him to play a key role in the continued growth and successRead More

MH Connectors’ Distributor of the Year Grew MH Business by 20% Farnell element14 has been named MH Connectors’ Distributor of the Year. Farnell element14 has grown the MH business by 20% for the financial year ending September 2013, demonstrating core competencies in bringing new products to market in a quick and efficient manner, effectively marketing productRead More

January and February iPad & Starbucks Drawings   In January and February, one reader** will be picked at random to receive an iPad mini, and 25 subscribers will receive $5 Starbucks gift cards. Check out our new look and new features in upcoming issues: Jan. 7 Connector Supplier: The Industrial Issue, A Decade of Connections Jan.Read More

TLC and Metz Ethernet Cat 6A Patch Cords in Seven Vibrant Colors Patch cords are cables with an RJ45 connector on both ends. They are used to connect computers and other equipment together in a plug-and-play system. Equipment can be either at the end-users location, such as a computer at an individual’s desk, or inRead More

Cables Unlimited LC-LC Duplex Ruggedized Fiber Jumpers Most wireless systems with remote radio head designs are installed outside, exposed to harsh environments that require ruggedized fiber-to-the-antenna cabling for reliable performance. The LC-LC duplex ruggedized fiber jumpers manufactured by Cables Unlimited, a division of RF Industries, are IP66/67-rated for harsh environments. The assembly is manufactured withRead More

Pasternack SMA- and N-Type Test Cables Pasternack Enterprises introduced a new line of SMA and N-Type test cables, ideal for testing applications requiring low insertion loss and operating frequencies up to 26.5GHz.  Pasternack’s new RF test cables are specifically designed for environments requiring highly durable test cables, but where expensive ultra-stable cables are not required.Read More

Molex’s next-generation High-Density (HD) Active Optical Cables (AOC) transport 12Gb/s signals in lengths to 100 meters Molex continues to expand its iPass Connector and Cable Assembly Solution with the introduction of its High-Density Active Optical Cables (AOCs), capable of delivering 48Gb/s data rates over four lanes of 12Gb/s with reaches of up to 100 meters.Read More

Woodhead rugged assemblies provide EMI/RFI protection for high-powered switching and harsh-duty applications Molex Incorporated’s Woodhead MAX-LOC Plus Shielded Cord-Grip Assemblies feature a nickel-plated aluminum housing and shielding ring for superior electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) protection. The assemblies enable Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users to connect high-power electrical currents directly toRead More

TE-Connectivity – TE Connectivity: Aerospace, Defense, and Marine Technologies – Video NASA needed to safely land the Mars rover Curiosity on the planet, while ensuring that its systems powered up and worked the first time. TE Connectivity created a small, lightweight, reliable connector powerful enough to handle the rover’s voltage needs and operate in harshRead More

TE-Connectivity – TE Connectivity: ARISO – Contactless Connectivity and the Benefits – Video See how TE’s ARISO Contactless Connectivity solution brings benefits in a wide variety of environments, removing traditional design constraints and providing the flexibility and reliability in today’s and tomorrow’s applications. TE-Connectivity Preferred Supplier Page