November 2013 – MP1825B can be used with MP1800A BERT to measure performance of backplanes, cables, and interconnects in signal integrity applications.

November 2013 – Amphenol Aerospace now offers hermetically sealed assemblies and bulkhead feed-thrus in the ARINC 801 circular connector format for fiber optic interconnects.

October 2013 – Test probes used in production testing will eventually get dirty enough to cause contact problems. QA Technology offers steps that eliminate contact problems caused by dirty probes.

October 2013—FDR25S power cable provides an optimal solution for tight spaces in mil/aero applications.

October 8, 2013—RF Industries provides outdoor and indoor multi-conductor composite power cables in standard and custom configurations.

October 8, 2013—Phoenix Contact’s ergonomic stripping tools ensure durability and comfort when stripping wires.

October 2013 – The combined annual revenue of all the market sectors tracked was $4.3 trillion in 2012, an increase of 4.9% over 2011. Of the 13 market sectors, instrumentation was the third-fastest growing market sector in 2012, at 5.4% year-over-year with combined revenues of $29 billion. Profitability was $3.5 billion at 12.1% of sales.

October 8, 2103—A split hood creates an “open system” that significantly simplifies the connection of shielded cables.

October 2013 – Emerson’s cable assembly and associated HMA expanded beam fiber optic plug and bulkhead connectors were designed for use by the US Marine Corps.

October 2013 – Because coaxial cable assemblies are so vital to such a wide range of systems, from rugged ground-based electronic systems to satellites orbiting in space, the selection process for those cables should not be treated lightly. Choosing the right coaxial cable assembly is easier when you know what to look for in a high-frequency or high-speed coaxial cable assembly.

October 2013 – CFMs have a multitude of benefits, so why aren’t employees using them? One of the biggest problems is the lack of understanding of the variables affecting the CFM’s ability to detect variations. Crimp quality detection is similar to baking a cake: There are a lot of ingredients and if one ingredient is missing or bad quality, you likely won’t achieve your desired result.

September 2013 – Phoenix Contact New heavy-duty housings provide easier handling.