As circuits run faster and hotter, keeping components cool becomes a more urgent challenge. Liquid cooling systems are an important strategy to help cool down data centers, industrial equipment, electric vehicles, and other high-speed, high-power applications. Thermal management is one of the most pressing challenges in today’s high-speed electronics systems. As transistors per chip continueRead More
In the EU, one regulation is making it simpler to remove, replace, and recycle batteries in everything from e-bikes and scooters to electric vehicles to walkie-talkies and insulin pumps. Amphenol Communications Solutions explains what that means for connectors. The EU’s comprehensive regulation on batteries, Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, is set to take full effect February 2027.Read More
The search for a regenerative bioplastic is on! Connector companies partner with a biomaterial specialist to find a viable alternative to petroleum-based plastics for the electronics industry and beyond. Connector manufacturers Harwin and Nicomatic have teamed up with biomaterial innovation specialist The New Materialist to develop bio-based alternatives to petrochemical plastics. Their mission, the NivoraRead More
A cable tie (also called zip tie, wire tie, or tie-wrap) is a simple engineered fastener commonly used in electronics. It consists of a strap with a row of teeth (a ratchet) on one face and a small housing at one end. When the tail is threaded through the housing, or head, and pulled snug,Read More
One of the greatest engineering challenges facing military and aerospace systems is extreme temperature. Connectors must withstand severe heat and cold, as well as sudden temperature changes and other harsh conditions, while maintaining electrical integrity throughout the mission. For decades, aerospace and defense systems have been required to operate in some of the harshest environmentsRead More
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 is the EU’s comprehensive batteries regulation, covering safety, ease of use, labeling, and sustainability for batteries and the products they power. Battery connectors are part of the compliance picture. Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 is the EU’s comprehensive batteries regulation, covering sustainability, safety, labeling, and end-of-life management for all battery categories, including consumer, electricRead More
As the automotive industry moves rapidly toward software‑defined vehicles (SDVs), attention often centers on large‑scale architectural change. Centralized computing, zonal controllers, and high‑speed vehicle networks are widely recognized as foundational to this transition. These shifts are essential—but they do not tell the full story. By Mike Spaccarotella, Product Manager, TE Connectivity, Automotive A less visibleRead More
Pressure-balanced oil-filled (PBOF) interconnects are specialized electrical and fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies designed to survive and operate reliably in extreme, high-pressure deep-sea or subsea environments. Flexible elastomeric tubing (the conduit for electric wires and fiber optic lines) filled with a compensating fluid, such as a non-conductive silicone oil (a dielectric and pressure compensator),Read More
Whitworth Scholarships support the engineering careers of apprentices by helping to fund their education. In 1841, Sir Joseph Whitworth, an English engineer, entrepreneur, inventor, and philanthropist, devised the British Standard Whitworth (BSW), the world’s first screw thread standard. The BSW was widely accepted throughout the United Kingdom and internationally, influencing engineering practices globally, and formingRead More
To increase functionality at the edge of the network requires more compute power, higher speeds, and higher I/O, to support more memory, especially with IoT and AI. The original COM-HPC® specification was released by PICMG (PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group) in 2021 to meet the evolving demands of embedded computing. COM-HPC 1.3 is the thirdRead More
Low-cost plug in or balcony solar panels and distributed energy resources are poised to help consumers lower their energy bills in the next grid revolution. Despite fluctuating government policies and tariffs, photovoltaic installations are growing exponentially around the world, from utility scale arrays to innovative small residential formats. In 2025, solar generation grew by 636Read More
Advanced solar energy systems are enabling efficient and reliable power for technologies and facilities in remote or off-grid environments. These technologies are advancing energy independence into rural areas, harsh environments, temporary installations, disaster zones, and other locations where power is needed and generators are unavailable. Article Contributed By Mouser Electronics In an era where sustainabilityRead More
