October 2013 – Samtec expanded the Razor Beam line to include a new ultra-fine-pitch, low-profile system.

October 2013 – Many options are available for three- to 24-pole connectors, including termination by standard screw or tool-less spring.

Molex Invests in Vasa Applied Technologies to Expand Medical Capabilities Molex has signed definitive agreements as a strategic partner and investor in Vasa Applied Technologies Ltd., based in Or Yehuda, Israel. Vasa is a start-up that has developed an innovative, patent-pending technology that allows accurate measurements of fluid flow rates and initial designs will beRead More

October 2013 – The four-way DEUTSCH industrial printed circuit board (PCB) features four 25-amp straight molded-in contacts.

October 2013 – Brian Crisp’s presentation will discuss probe technologies to improve first-pass yields.

October 2013 – The industry voted for the visionary CEO to headline next year’s expo.

October 2013—Avmet series helps engineers kick-start the development of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth/Bluetooth low energy, and 802.15.4-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

RFcnn.com Now Offers Discounted Coaxial Connectors RFcnn.com has launched a special offer on all its high-end coaxial connectors, which are offered at up to 31% off. Its recently updated website allows customers to easily access detailed product information on the available connectors. “We are excited to introduce the promotion. This is a great opportunity forRead More

BTC Now Distributes Three Major RF Connector Manufacturers’ Lines BTC Electronic Components (BTC) announced they are now a franchised/authorized distributor for three best-of-brand RF connector manufacturers: Emerson Connectivity Solutions’ Trompeter line, Amphenol RF, and Delta Electronics Manufacturing. The RF connectors are utilized in a wide range of markets including defense, industrial, wireless infrastructure, medical, andRead More

VITA Names Jerry Gipper as Executive Director VITA, the trade association for standard computing architectures serving critical embedded systems industries, has announced that Jerry Gipper has accepted the position as VITA’s executive director effective January 1, 2014. Ray Alderman, the current executive director, will continue as the chair of the VITA board of directors. “IRead More

Phoenix Contact offers one of the broadest ranges of PCB terminal blocks in the world, in addition to a comprehensive line of products and solutions for many aspects of electronic, electrical, instrumentation, and automation engineering.

Bishop & Associates’ John MacWilliams compares the latest iPhone news to competitor offerings and finds it a bit behind the times.