March 2026 New Connectivity Products 

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits.

March 2026 New Connectivity Products 

March 2026 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc.

binder’s portfolio of customized connectivity solutions expands with the launch of its new M8 flange connectors featuring a solder connection. The rugged, space-saving connectors offer maximum flexibility during cable assembly, making them ideal for applications that require customer-specific cable lengths or manual production in small batches. binder’s M8 flange connectors are available in a variety of termination options, including dip-solder, wire, and cable versions. The new solder-connection variant adds even more configurability, giving users greater freedom to tailor connector solutions precisely to their application requirements. Designed with compact installations and dependable signal transmission in mind, the connectors are especially well-suited for use in automation and robotics. The M8 flange connectors enable straightforward manual wiring, supporting customized assemblies, small-series production, and repair work. They are the ideal choice when standard cable solutions fall short or when specific cable lengths are needed. Despite their compact design, the connectors ensure reliable signal transmission and remain fully compatible with existing M8 interfaces.

DigiKey added 25,653 new stocking parts and 89 new suppliers to its line card in Q4 2025. DigiKey’s commitment to expanding in-stock inventory for same-day shipment allows engineers, designers, makers, and procurement professionals to order prototype quantities for immediate shipping. The company’s inventory expansion also provides customers with access to the most innovative new product introductions (NPIs) in their industries. The NPIs added in Q4 2025 include WAGO’s second-generation edge computers that enable engineers and enterprise software developers to run their own internal applications for heavy data processing, such as machine learning; Hirose’s FX31 series floating high-current connector that supports up to 25A/800V per pin and the FX31 series with vibration resistance, misalignment tolerance, and stable performance up to +125 °C; and Samtec’s NitroWave high-performance RF microwave cable assemblies that are optimized for frequencies beyond traditional industry standards to meet the requirements of the aerospace, defense, datacom, computer, semiconductor, and instrumentation markets.

Weidmuller USA unveiled WM4 C PV connectors for advanced solar applications. With robust and reliable crimp contacts that support up to 1500V, these UL- and CSA-approved PV connectors are compatible with residential, commercial, and utility-scale photovoltaic systems. They are rated up to IP67 and feature a robust crimp connection that ensures no power is lost from panels. An anti-tampering locking mechanism prevents accidental damage and reduces downtime. As an added benefit, Weidmuller offers two styles of PV connectors—coupling connectors for panels and panel receptacle connectors for combiner boxes and monitoring boxes—along with a full complement of tools and accessories.

Designed to bridge the connectivity between remotely mounted sensors or control devices and a luminaire, the TE Connectivity’s LUMAWISE Endurance bridge assembly extends the relevance of the Zhaga-D4i ecosystem beyond the form factor of a cobra head luminaire. LUMAWISE Endurance bridge is a pole mounted housing that is both functional and aesthetically fitting for modern and historic luminaires. It features one to two Zhaga interfaces, upwards and/or downwards facing, per bracket. It features built-in surge protection on both DALI and auxiliary lines and it is IP66 and IK09 rated. Also new, TE’s low profile 2 Position connectors are highly suitable for ultra-thin, high current display applications, across a wide range of uses, from TVs and major home appliances applications, to HVAC and industrial control boards, among others. With operating current up to 15A, the low profile 2P connector can be used in reflow and wave soldering to support a wide range of application requirements.

Cardinal Multi-Port High-Frequency Coaxial Assemblies from Molex , extend the proven Cardinal family into the high-bandwidth spectrum demanded by next-generation AI architectures and 6G wireless infrastructure. The solution supports frequencies up to 145 GHz and data characterization rates up to 448 Gb/s. As 6G research and AI backhaul push beyond 110 GHz, the new Cardinal assemblies can handle signals previously out of reach for standard coaxial interfaces. The result: engineers can validate the silicon and networking protocols that will define the next decade of global connectivity—without changing platforms. These assemblies feature phase-matched, high-precision connectivity to support versatile, scalable test solutions for high-speed datacom, 5G/6G, mmWave radar, and other advanced applications.

KYOCERA AVX introduced FloXY, its floating board-to-board connector line, which has been heavily evaluated in industries requiring high reliability, including the automotive market. Kyocera’s floating connectors can be selected from variations of a board parallel connection type with a pitch of 0.4 to 0.635 mm and a mounting height of 3.5 to 20 mm, and a type that connects boards vertically. These products solve many issues, including the need to divide and stack printed circuit boards to reduce enclosure size, cracks occurring during mating when using rigid connectors, misalignment during connector mounting that prevents proper mating, connector damage caused by forced mating, increased component count and assembly processes when using flexible printed circuit boards or cables.

Amphenol RF’s new IP67 FAKRA straight crimp rear mount bulkhead plug. This plug is designed to support industry-standard RG-178 cable, is color-coded and mechanically keyed for easy installation, and is available in a variety of key codes including the universal Z code. Amphenol RF FAKRA interconnects are ideal for applications like GPS, ADAS, and communications. This rear mount bulkhead plug allows the connector to mount through a panel or enclosure wall, providing a stable and secure connection. It’s sealed in both the mated and unmated condition, ensuring the system remains safe from external influences. A gasket seals the interface while an O-ring seal sits between the flange and panel mount for added security. The plug is engineered with a ruggedized, plastic housing over a nickel-plated diecast zinc alloy body and flange. It features a gold-plated brass center contact and a nickel-plated copper ferrule. This 50 ohm FAKRA plug ensures reliability with high-frequency data transmission up to 6 GHz. Standard straight crimp die sets are used to terminate the connector to the cable.

ATGBICS introduced its network transceivers ranging from 10MBase to 800GBase, including through-hole, fiber optic, and copper transceiver modules, Direct Attach Cables (DACs), Active Optical Cables (AOCs), and Network Interface Cards (NICs). The company’s products are manufactured using high-quality components with strict adherence to Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) industry standards. Each product is fully tested, uniquely serialized, and built for industrial or enterprise environments, enabling risk-free purchasing while delivering significant cost savings compared to OEM pricing.

March 2026 New Connectivity Products > Sensors and Antennas

Taoglas launched the world’s first AI-driven Antenna Product Recommendation Engine, a groundbreaking platform set to revolutionize how engineers and organizations select antennas and RF components. The tool empowers RF engineers and non-technical decision-makers with automated, intelligent guidance that accelerates informed choices. Early-stage antenna decisions can disproportionately impact system performance, cost, and time-to-market. Yet engineers often rely on datasheets, parametric searches, or manual cross comparison, a process that can consume hours or days amid the growing complexity of modern RF systems. The Taoglas digital tool applies AI trained on real-world design knowledge to scan, filter, and refine suitable products. With one of the broadest antenna portfolios in the industry, spanning thousands of variants across frequencies, form factors, and applications, giving users unprecedented autonomy to move quickly from concept to sampling, prototyping, and testing. This tool is the newest addition to the AntennaXpert ecosystem, complementing Taoglas’ Antenna Builder and Cable Builder for configuration, as well as the Antenna Integrator for PCB placement.

March 2026 New Connectivity Products > Connector Materials, Accessories, Tools, and Development Kits

Mouser Electronics is now shipping the new energy-efficient i.MX 91 applications processors from NXP Semiconductors. The i.MX 91 processors enable the rapid development of Linux-based edge devices for smart home, consumer, industrial, and medical applications. The NXP Semiconductors energy-efficient i.MX 91 system-on-chips (SoCs) are high-performance, affordable, secure solutions for evolving protocols and emerging standards. The i.MX 91 family is part of the i.MX portfolio of applications processors, featuring an Arm Cortex-A55 running at up to 1.4 GHz, support for platform longevity with LPDDR4 memory, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual USB ports, and a rich set of peripherals. Supported by NXP’s product longevity program, the i.MX 91 SoCs, integrated with EdgeLock Secure Enclave (Advanced Profile), supply security features, including lifecycle management, tamper detection, secure boot, and a simplified certification path with consumer/industrial qualifications, targeting the medical, industrial, and consumer IoT market segments. Mouser also stocks the NXP Semiconductors FRDM-IMX91S development board, which is designed to evaluate the i.MX 91 applications processor for Linux-based edge devices, and the NXP Semiconductors i.MX 91 Evaluation Kit, designed for evaluating i.MX 91 processor applications and measuring power consumption on power rails.

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