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  • Micro, Mini, and Nano Product Roundup  

    This week’s Product Roundup highlights Micro, Mini, and Nano solutions from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Micro, Mini, and Nano Bi-Lobe connectors utilize Omnetics rugged and reliable Flex Pin contact system. Spaced on 25 mil (.64 mm) centerlines, they are capable of carrying one amp per contact. Extremely small and lightweight, they exceed the shockRead More

  • September 2026 Connector Industry News

    Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. September 2026 Connector Industry News September 2026 Connector Industry News > Event News DigiKey’s annual Back to School Giveaway, which gives U.S. university students a chance to win a $1,000 DigiKey shoppingRead More

Headliners

IPC Discusses Regulations With Federal Committees

At the invitation of U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA), IPC President Dr. John W. Mitchell outlined existing and proposed regulations that negatively impact the electronics manufacturing industry. In a letter to Issa, IPC identified four issues that the company said burden the industry, further contributing to the continued declineRead More

New Hirose VIP Partnership Makes DF36 Series Easier to Design In

Hirose has partnered with Micro Interconnects to help design engineers specify and design in DF36 board-to-fine coaxial cable connectors. The 0.4mm pitch, 1.5mm mated height board-to-fine coaxial cable connector for displays, instrumentation, and high-definition imaging applications offers high contact reliability and enhanced shielding, making it ideal for applications in space-restricted areas, such as hand-held devices.Read More

Analysis of the World’s Top 100 Electronic Connector Manufacturers
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