Cable and connector assemblies for drones must deliver low weight, high reliability, and serve UAV platforms in both military and commercial markets. The unmanned aerial vehicle market has grown faster than the components designed to support it. For years, UAV designers reaching for high-reliability interconnects had to choose from products originally developed for conventional mannedRead More
Overmolded cable assemblies help ensure the integrity of mission-critical signal transmission in navigation, data, power, communication, and control systems. Learn how to specify this essential element of primary and secondary flight control designs. Article contributed by Robert Grzib Signal integrity, which measures the quality of an electrical signal, is inarguably the most critical factor toRead More
This new standard defines compact, rugged, modular, open systems architecture for high performance embedded computing that supports RF, video, and optical signal applications. In February 2026, VITA 90 VNX+ ratification marked the culmination of nearly a decade of work since the transition from VITA 74 began. The VITA 90 family of standards defines compact, rugged,Read More
University students tackle complex engineering challenges in pursuit of innovation, sustainability, and community. A leading connector supplier is part of the team. Last May, JAE announced its sponsorship of ZotSun, the University of California, Irvine (UCI) solar car project. Both the company and the students involved are reaping the benefits of this partnership. UCI ZotSunRead More
At Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg, ATTEND featured a FAKRA connectivity demo that illustrates the RF signal path between an automotive camera module and the vehicle ECU. Is this a preview of the future of vehicle architectures? Article Contributed by Maxine Chien, ATTEND ATTEND presented an innovative automotive camera FAKRA connectivity solution at Embedded WorldRead More
DesignCon 2026 opened the 26th edition of this premier technical conference reflecting the incredible advances in technology and products being driven by artificial intelligence. 2025 was an outstanding year for revenue growth in nearly every segment of the computing equipment and component market including electronic connectors which grew 14.7%, according to Bishop & Associates. ExpectationsRead More
When there is too much wire and not enough space, branch wiring provides an elegant solution that benefits engineers, designers, manufacturers, and customers. Branch wiring offers engineers and designers a valuable solution for industrial and other applications that require managing lots of wire and cable. Connector Supplier spoke with Nathan Moskal, product manager, and ZacharyRead More
The buildout of AI infrastructure and expanding electrification are increasing demand for base metals. Now, unprecedented price increases in the gold, silver, and copper markets are putting pressure on connector manufacturers in a direct challenge to cost structures, pricing strategies, and supply chain resilience. Connector and cable manufacturers are navigating a challenging raw materials environmentRead More
From autonomous drones to robotic ground vehicles, AI is increasingly embedded in modern defense systems. While the adoption of AI offers strategic advantages, it also introduces risks, ethical debates, and operational challenges. Article contributed by PEI-Genesis The integration of AI into defense systems is a global trend. At the 2025 Global Summit on responsible AIRead More
Two interconnect companies combine their expertise to address the unique connectivity challenges of rapidly expanding AI infrastructure. AI’s computational needs are growing more than twice as fast as Moore’s Law, pushing toward 100 gigawatts of new demand in the U.S. by 2030. Long-time partners Anderson Power and JPCPT, the U.S.-based division of JPC Connectivity (JPC), haveRead More
Data center growth is reshaping how infrastructure is designed and scaled, placing new demands on the connectors that underpin power and data transmission. By Greg MacDonald, global business development manager – Amphenol CS Products, PEI Genesis Data centers are foundational to the global digital economy, supporting everything from cloud services and financial systems to AI, healthcare,Read More
It’s all about high speeds but some customers will take a little longer to get there. The world is increasingly looking to AI solutions, creating a growing demand for speed and scale. To keep pace with this new era in technology, the Ethernet Alliance released its 2026 Ethernet Roadmap. This detailed outline highlights the technologies,Read More
