Water presents one of the greatest challenges for interconnects. It can enter connections in the form of humidity, submersion, or spray during use or cleaning processes and lead to corrosion that will degrade connectivity and product longevity. Waterproof connectors must be designed in from the start. Article Contributed By Mark Boyadjian, Customer Solutions Director &Read More

Meet the Connector: 3.5 mm Plug-type Connectors 3.5 mm plugs and jacks are widely supported across older and some newer audio/video equipment and consumer electronics. They are also used in some medical peripherals, such as headphones for sonography or audiology equipment. The plugs have three primary configurations that are identified by black bands, called insulationRead More

Last year, Molex stunned the electronics industry with its acquisition of AirBorn, a leader in military and aerospace interconnects. Now their CEOs report on how the first year together has yielded benefits for both companies — and the customers. At the end of 2024, Molex made one of the most significant acquisitions of the year,Read More

In the field, at home, and even in hospital settings, demand for medical devices that are small, light, durable, reliable, and portable are creating pressure for smaller interconnects. Portability is an ongoing trend for medical devices. Monitoring equipment is no longer limited to a fixed location, even within a hospital setting. To achieve this portability,Read More

The Covid-19 pandemic brought about a reexamination of the global electronics supply chain. New strategies were needed to ensure timely access to critical supplies. Now, sensors, the IoT, and AI are helping connector suppliers get products to their customers. During the Covid-19 pandemic, shortages of critical supplies, including electronic components needed for ventilators and otherRead More

Meet the Connector: Thermocouple Modules Thermocouple modules are a compact subsystem or interface circuit device that connects a thermocouple sensor to an electronic system. A thermocouple module converts small millivolt signals from thermocouples into usable digital or analog signals. Integrating one into a circuit makes temperature sensing plug-and-play, especially common in embedded systems and industrialRead More

The demand for smaller, wearable, and implantable devices is driving the use of compact RF connector solutions. The COVID-19 pandemic greatly accelerated the growth of telehealth and remote patient monitoring, with a new generation of portable and connected medical devices offering convenience, immediacy, and precision to patients and providers. This rapid transformation of the healthcareRead More

The medical device industry is constantly innovating with new materials, wireless technologies, sensors, packaging, and power devices. However, despite the ongoing advances occurring in electronics, it is critical that all equipment continues to follow regulatory compliance. Medical equipment and medical devices are subject to stringent regulatory standards to ensure both operator and patient safety. TheRead More

When choosing a connector for a medical application, one must consider not only the typical ratings for voltage and current, but also the constraints on physical size, temperature, and durability. Article contributed by KYOCERA AVX Medical devices include a broad range of equipment, ranging from small implantable stimulators to room-sized MRI machines. This equipment fallsRead More

Meet the Connector: Disposable Connectors Disposable single-use and limited-reuse connectors must do the same job as reusable versions, but cost, functionality, and environmental impact play a bigger role in their design. Disposables are largely used in medical applications to maximize patient safety by preventing cross-contamination and infection. They are also used in food processing, researchRead More

Medical technology that is comfortable and easy to use, as well as offers improvements in data collection and connectivity, help shift the focus to prevention and create better patient outcomes. Going back one or two decades, at-home medical technology included some home dialysis treatment, but centered mainly on respiratory issues with portable ventilators and CPAPRead More

The interconnect industry’s biggest gathering celebrated its 30th anniversary this year. Technologist Bob Hult has attended every one of them. Here’s what captured his attention this year. DesignCon 2025 marked the 30th anniversary of this premier technical conference for designers of high-performance chips and printed circuit board systems. An increasing number of attendees are drawnRead More