The compact design and quick installation feature of Radiall’s QM Size A Connectors are suited for in-line disconnect applications on commercial airplanes. Radiall expanded its Quick Multipin series with QM Size A connectors. The compact design and quick installation feature of QM Size A is suited for in-line disconnect application on commercial airplanes. QM SizeRead More
The new GradConn fine-pitch wire-to-board solutions offer, with .031″ and .039″ pitch, tiny PCB footprints and low-profile mounted heights. GradConn has released new fine-pitch wire-to-board range of solutions suitable for any application where space is at a premium, such as laptops, tablets, video cameras, and portable GPS systems. The new .031″ and .039″ pitch connectors offerRead More
FCI’s low-profile 1.2mm pitch wire-to-board connector expands and strengthens its compact connector portfolio. FCI introduced a low-profile, 1.2mm pitch wire-to-board connector. With a mated height of only 2.50mm, this new product line offers a selection of three to six pin counts, making them suitable for many applications. These additions will augment FCI’s existing catalog of compactRead More
After two years of incubation and development, TE Connectivity (TE) unveiled the company’s latest advancement in fiber optics: Coolbit optical engines. TE’s Nathan Tracy answered our questions about the future of optical technology. CS: Rather than build an optical engine using off-the-shelf components, TE chose to differentiate its products by focusing the design on the twoRead More
At recent trade shows, interconnect suppliers spotlighted fiber optic innovations, as the connector industry forges ahead in optical technology. Just this month, Molex, TE, and US Conec all introduced new optical products that provide faster data rates, more versatility, and unlimited potential. Molex Technologies Support MXC Fiber Optic Interface Molex announced that its VersaBeam supports the new MXCRead More
Inside Connection highlights the technologies, innovations, special services, and unique products from connector suppliers like Radiall. Worldwide headquarters: Paris, France North American headquarters: Tempe, Ariz., US About the Company Radiall was founded in 1952 to make coaxial plugs for the emerging television industry. Today, Radiall is a global manufacturer of high-reliability interconnectRead More
Next-generation replacements for the Schleuniger CT Series Pneumatic Crimping Machines offer more power, flexibility, and productivity. For years, the Schleuniger CT Series Pneumatic Crimping Machines have proven an ideal solution for a large range of loose-piece crimping applications. Now Schleuniger has launched the next generation replacement machines with the introduction of the new CT series.Read More
Northwire provides firefighters in Osceola, Wis., with a custom coil cable solution for greater efficiency. The Osceola Fire Department, located in Osceola, Wis., provides fire suppression, fire protection, and rescue services to the village of Osceola, the town of Farmington, and part of the town of Alden. The department is made up of 27 dedicatedRead More
The flexible silicone overmolding on Molex Affinity MediSpec cable assemblies protects the cable core from moisture ingress. The new Molex Affinity MediSpec silicone cable solutions will be showcased February 11-13, 2014, at the Molex booth (1746) at MD&M West in Anaheim, Calif. “We have extensive expertise in the design, development, and manufacturing of medical cables, connectors,Read More
Hendrix offers free recycling of HPI Insulators through a new mail-in program. Hendrix Molded Products introduces its Cradle-to-Cradle recycling program for the return and recycling of its HPI Polyethylene Insulator products constructed using #2 recyclable plastic. Familiar household products that are made from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) are items such as milk, juice or waterRead More
Once considered futuristic concepts, the consumer electronics in transition at CES 2014 will soon be ready for widespread adoption. The past decade has been stellar for consumer electronics (CE). In many ways CE overshadowed business applications and became a key factor in driving unit volumes to new heights. Key developments that drove this demand include:Read More
Connector Industry Leaders Share Their Thoughts Connector Supplier celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, so we talked to some of the connector industry’s leading suppliers about the big changes in the electronics industry that drove connector design and application over the last decade. Gary Eastman, Applications Manager, Advanced Interconnections Corp. From an industry standpoint, theRead More
