AVX introduced the lowest-profile, poke-home connector for a broad range of harsh industrial, commercial, and medical applications. AVX Corporation introduced the lowest-profile poke-home connector currently available on the market. Featuring its industry-proven 2mm dual-beam, high spring-force, phosphor bronze poke-home contacts in a sleek 3.0mm pitch by 2.5mm high SMT package, the new horizontal 9296 Series connectorRead More
The EDAC cardEDGE+ connector portfolio includes 8,000 standard styles and 435,000 customized versions. EDAC has enhanced its extensive range of card-edge connectors to include 8,000 standard styles and 435,000 customized variations. EDAC cardEDGE+ connectors are available with two to 188 contacts in single- and dual-row versions, with contact spacing that spans 1.27mm to 5.08mm; they come with orRead More
The Qualtek dual fuse IEC C14 inlet is compact and rated to 10A. Qualtek now offers a series of dual-fused inlets which are compact and rated to 10A. The inlets, which are available with screw-mount (719WA) or snap-in mounting (723WA), feature active fuses on both the line and neutral. The inlets are designed to comply withRead More
The Kycon A-type high-retention force USB 2.0 connector allows for 50% more retention force than standard USB products. Kycon expanded its line of USB 2.0 products to include an A-type that allows for 50% more retention force than the standard USB to prevent accidental disconnect. The KUSBXHT is ideal for use where USB connection reliability is criticalRead More
Developed with a medical device manufacturer, Bioconnect’s medical cable reduces electrical interference and is now available to all customers. Working with a medical device company, Bioconnect, a division of RF Industries, has designed a cable that eliminates unwanted electrical noise. A medical device company developed a mapping catheter system that improved the diagnosis and treatment of atrialRead More
GTK 0.3mm FPC connectors incorporate a dual-contact style for design flexibility. GTK has expanded its ZIF connector range with the addition of 0.3mm FPC connectors. These connectors are available in 11 to 61 positions and incorporate a dual-contact style for design flexibility as well as a back-flip actuator for easy insertion of the flexible printed circuit.Read More
The new Mill-Max target connectors and pins are used in place of SMT pads as the mating surface for spring-loaded pins. Mill-Max introduced a selection of new target connectors and pins that are used in place of SMT pads on a PCB as the mating surface for spring-loaded pins. The new series includes .100″ (2.54mm) and 2mmRead More
Need to brush up on the latest info about USB 3.0? John MacWilliams explains the pros, cons, history, and future of USB 3.0 technology at a glance. The Universal Serial Bus standard has been one of the most successful connector specifications ever, shepherded by the USB Implementers Forum. USB dates back to 2008 andRead More
As we begin to expand usage of USB 3.0 to reap the many benefits, we must pay attention to how the connectors and cables affect circuit operation. Here, Omnetics’ Bob Stanton explains how to use USB 3.0 connectors and cables. As we begin to tap into the potential of USB 3.0 speeds that run upRead More
Pasternack ultraminiature cable assemblies provide performance up to 6GHz with micro-coax snap-on connectors. Pasternack introduced new lines of ultraminiature UMCX, WMCX, and HMCX32 coaxial cable assemblies. These low-profile, flexible micro-coax jumper cables offer operation from DC to 6GHz and are ideal for wireless applications including Wi-Fi, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, ZigBee, LTE, mini-PCI, mobile antenna/GPS/radio systems,Read More
The Lumberg 3614 RAST 5 connector was developed based on customer feedback. Lumberg expanded its broad range of RAST 5 direct IDT connectors with the all-new 3614. The two- to six-pin direct connector provides a 5mm pitch, 6A at TU 70°C, and a rated voltage of 250V with screw-clamp technology. “Installation space is becoming increasingly defined in heating technology,” said Christian Forner, headRead More
TE MIL-STD-1553B PCB connectors offer a reliable mechanical and electrical data bus interface. TE Connectivity announced its MIL-STD-1553B PCB connectors for aerospace applications that offer high-speed connectivity and reliable performance in extreme conditions and environments. The new press-fit PCB connectors offer customers a robust electrical and mechanical connection between the connector and the PCB that isRead More
