June 2012—New connectors for larger terminal blocks extend the functionality of WAGO Corp.’s TopJob S 2006, 2010, and 2016 Series Terminal Blocks. More than standard through connections, the TopJob S connectors insert directly into jumper slots to connect sub-assemblies and test circuits, such as electric motors. Accommodating conductors 20 to 10 AWG, the connectors also provide power tap or supply options for testing.
Lutze Inc. recently launched a line of servo drive cable assemblies according to Siemens 6FX standard, which are fully compatible with Siemens drive systems for motion control.
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. released a collection of 15 peripheral modules that plug directly into any FPGA/CPU expansion port that follows the Digilent Pmod standard.
April 2012—ITT Interconnect Solutions has announced a major investment at its Basingstoke, UK, facility
April 2012—Molex’s SolarSpec DC panel-mount connectors are now fully certified to applicable IEC standards.
Würth Elektronik eiSos has opened a local design center in Munich-Aschheim. The main focus of this international team of designers is on components for wireless power charging and energy-harvesting applications.
Alpha Wire has added Industrial Ethernet to its Xtra-Guard high-performance cables. The new Cat 5e cables enable Ethernet communications with the durability and temperature range of Alpha’s renowned Xtra-Guard 4 jacket.
July 2012 – Amphenol Industrial Global Operations released a stamped and formed contact option for its H4 solar connector, complementing the already existing machined contact.
Temp-Flex, a subsidiary of Molex Inc., released a line of microwave coaxial cables designed for high-bandwidth applications using proprietary processes.
GTK recently released its DisplayPort cable assemblies, which the company says offer double the bandwidth of HDMI technology.
Power consumption, thermal management, and space limitations are some of the most pressing issues that data center operators face.
