Kerite’s preassembled aerial cable is ideal for areas subject to site limitations or where underground construction is not feasible. Kerite introduced a full line of preassembled aerial cable, ideal for use between substation getaway riser cable and the circuit’s open-wire distribution portion; for express feeder circuits with site limitations; and for installation along space-constrained alleys,Read More

Cable management is effectively solved with Molex’s FlexiBend MPO/MTP flexible-boot cable assemblies, which offer tight bend radii and custom cable exit paths in rack-to-rack applications. Molex Incorporated introduced FlexiBend MPO/MTP flexible-boot cable assemblies designed to optimize cable routing and support low-profile installations where cabinet doors or front panels might interfere with traditional straight-style bend-limiting boots. These opticalRead More

When soldering semi-rigid cables to PCBs, a number of design considerations must be taken into account to maximize performance. This information was provided by Micro-Coax. Semi-rigid cables can be soldered directly to PCBs and are an excellent solution for transmitting amplified signals across PCBs. The cables offer outstanding shielding and insertion loss characteristics, thus improvingRead More

As average sales prices for devices decrease, the cost of testing needs to decrease at the same or greater rate. The PXI platform for semiconductor ATE may be the answer. This is an excerpt from a white paper available from Geotest – Marvin Test Systems. The electronics industry is under constant pressure to lower itsRead More

Cable stress and failure in high-flex applications have a direct impact on reliability of automation equipment. This information is an excerpt of a white paper from W.L. Gore &  Associates.  The latest process automation machines are designed to operate much faster than previous generations and incorporate vision and numerous sensors. This new operating environment canRead 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

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

A new highlight component for industrial RJ45 connectivity is the Y-ConJack-6* series. This new category 6A (Cat 6A) jack enhances the Yamaichi Y-Con RJ45 product range. The new RJ45 Y-ConJack-6* series is designed to transmit 10G Base-T and fulfills the stringent Cat 6A ISO/ IEC 11801 standard. Furthermore, the series is the first Cat 6ARead More

Binder-USA eight-pin X-coded connectors added to the M12 product family. Binder-USA eight-pin X-coded connectors have now been added to the M12 product family. With Binder’s X-coding features, it is now possible to transmit up to 10Gb/s for industrial applications. The high bandwidth is guaranteed by isolating the four pairs from one another with an X-shapedRead More

Amphenol Circular Thermoplastic Connectors Use AT Contact Technology Amphenol Industrial Global Operations has enhanced its AT Circular (ATC) thermoplastic connectors by incorporating Amphenol’s AT contact technology. These upgraded connectors mate with a positive reverse bayonet retention system and can withstand current up to 13A. Sealed and rated to 125ºC, Amphenol’s ATC connectors are ideal forRead More