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RF Connector Product Roundup
This week’s product roundup highlights RF connector solutions from top suppliers. I-PEX Connectors’ MHF® I LK Connector System delivers simple, secure connections in applications exposed to high shock and vibration, including: automobiles, aircraft, and drones, and is the only RF connector/harness system with a built-in locking feature that…
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RF Connector Product Roundup
This week’s product roundup highlights RF connector solutions from top suppliers. I-PEX Connectors’ MHF® I LK Connector System delivers simple, secure connections in applications exposed to high shock and vibration, including: automobiles, aircraft, and drones, and is the only RF connector/harness system with a built-in locking feature that…
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Product Roundup: Push-Pull Connectors
This week’s product roundup highlights push-pull connectors from leading suppliers. Heilind Electronics offers the MediSpec™ Medical Plastic Circular (MPC) Interconnect System from Molex, which delivers high-reliability electrical performance especially designed to meet stringent medical standards at a fraction of the cost of competing machined-contact systems. This system features…
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Wire and Cable Products Roundup
This week’s product roundup highlights some of the most robust, reliable, and highest-performance wire and cable products available on today’s market. Stewart Connector’s SealJack™ Cable Applied Series preassembled cable assemblies provide high-reliability connectivity in harsh-environment Ethernet applications, including those within the IoT umbrella. They can be customized with…
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Board-to-Board Product Roundup
Check out this week’s product roundup for information about some of the latest and greatest board-to-board product solutions on the market. Amphenol FCI’s BergStak® 0.8mm-pitch parallel board-to-board connector system provides flexible solutions designed for high-speed, high-density applications across the communications, data, industrial, instrumentation, and medical markets. Available with…
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New Wire and Cable Product Roundup
Check out this week’s product roundup for information about some of the latest and greatest wire and cabling solutions spanning connectors and cordsets to hand tools. [twitter style="horizontal"] [linkedin_share style="none"] New Wire and Cable Product Roundup Pasternack’s four new high-performance, flexible VNA test cables operate at up…
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Ruggedized I/O Connector Product Roundup
Check out this week’s product roundup for information about some of the latest and greatest ruggedized I/O connector products. [twitter style="horizontal"] [linkedin_share style="none"] Amphenol FCI’s Boltrack™ I/O connectors offer high power delivery capabilities, desirable signal integrity and surge resistivity, EMI shielding, and lightning protection. Ideal for use…
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Hannover Messe 2016 Preview: The Factory of the Future
Keeping with the fair’s theme of "Integrated Industry – Discover Solutions," Hannover Messe 2016 visitors will discover promising ideas to make their factories and energy systems smart by means of digital technology. [twitter style="horizontal"] [linkedin_share style="none"] Only in Hannover can you find five leading international trade…
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Six Things to Know about USB Instrument Control
To ensure the longevity of your test system, National Instruments explains the six things you need to know about USB instrument control. [twitter style="horizontal"] [linkedin_share style="none"] With plug-and-play connectivity and the near ubiquity of USB ports on modern PCs and laptops, USB has become a popular choice…
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Evaluation Board Allows IoT Deployments That Use Ambient Energy
Using AEM10940 technology, IoT power sub-system designs can benefit from elevated conversion efficiencies up to 94%, accelerated supercapacitor charging, and the industry’s lowest cold-start power. [twitter style="horizontal"] [linkedin_share style="none"] Ultra-low power semiconductor developer e-peas has introduced the first in a series of products with the objective…
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What’s Brewing in Factory Automation?
Are craft beer and automation compatible? While the beverage industry long ago automated manufacturing and packaging operations, today’s craft breweries pride themselves on the personal touch. Is there a place for factory automation in small-batch brewing? [twitter style="horizontal"] [linkedin_share style="none"] Over the past fifteen years or so,…
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End Launches Provide Transition from Cable to Test Boards
End launch connectors are intended for critical applications that require high-performance results. Bishop & Associate’s Dave Shaff looks at the technology that drives that performance and offers a primer on specification for particular applications. [caption id="attachment_15030" align="alignright" width="300"] Test board with 10 SMA end launch connectors to measure…
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Interconnect News from DesignCon
If you weren’t lucky enough to attend DesignCon, here’s your guide to the major product announcements made at the show. [twitter style="horizontal"] [linkedin_share style="none"] DesignCon 2016 is in the books, and the show did not disappoint when it came to showcasing the latest technology. TE Connectivity TE…
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Ironwood Electronics BGA Socket for 0.8mm-Pitch 177-Pin Device
The Ironwood Electronics socket for 177-ball BGA packages can be used on any PCB without soldering or mounting hardware or screws. Ironwood Electronics introduced a new high-performance BGA socket for 0.8mm-pitch BGA 177-pin devices. The SG-BGA-6434 socket is designed for a 13x13mm package size and operates at bandwidths up to 27GHz…
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Miniature, Microminiature, and Ultraminiature: How Small Can Connectors Go?
As connectors continue to shrink in size, we wonder how much smaller they can go. Bob Stanton of Omnetics discusses the factors that will enable further miniaturization, as well as what limitations there might be. [twitter style="horizontal"] [linkedin_share style="none"] [caption id="attachment_14251" align="alignright" width="400"] 24-pin double stack…
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Five Things to Know About Choosing a Cable and Harness Tester
CAMI Research shares the top five questions to ask about your new cable and harness tester. [twitter style="horizontal"] [linkedin_share style="none"] When choosing a cable and harness tester, there are five key factors to address with potential manufacturers: 1. Is it PC-based? A PC-based system is operated…
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CAMI Research CableEye Hi-Pot Cable and Harness Test System
The CAMI Research CableEye hi-pot cable and harness test system extends the hi-pot test system suite to the HV product line. CAMI Research Inc. announced an addition to its CableEye cable and harness testing system suite, specifically to the HV product line. The HVX-21 extends the HiPot test voltage range…
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What to Look for in a LAN Tester
A network technician without a properly advanced LAN network tester is adding more time and energy to his work, reducing productivity and the bottom line. Here, T3 Innovation offers advice on what to look for in a LAN tester. [twitter style="horizontal"] [linkedin_share style="none"] Mankind's greatest leap forward was when we…
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How to Specify Nano-D Connectors
Ideal for small, rugged applications such as non-industrial robotics, here are some tips for how to specify nano-D connectors. [twitter style="horizontal"] [linkedin_share style="none"] Nano-D connectors are often designed for use in small, rugged robotic applications beyond industrial environments. Within these applications, the emphasis on a smaller and…
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Bulgin's Buccaneer 90-Degree SMB Antenna
Bulgin's Buccaneer 90-degree SMB Antenna complements the existing IP68-rated SMB Antenna family. Bulgin – an Elektron Technology connectivity brand – has launched an environmentally sealed 90-degree SMB Antenna, which offers greater flexibility in system design for RF monitoring and control. Complementing the existing IP68-rated SMB Antenna family, this new option…
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AVX 2mm Vertical Poke-Home WTB Contact
The new AVX 2mm vertical poke-home WTB contact is 37% smaller than the next smallest product in the 9296 series and is ideal for light industrial applications. AVX Corporation released a new 2mm vertical poke-home wire-to-board (WTB) contact. The latest addition to AVX’s 70-9296 Series, the new micro…
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Modern Hyperboloid Contacts for Circular I/O Connectors
When choosing modern hyperboloid contacts for circular I/O connectors, the specific requirements of the application are key considerations. [caption id="attachment_13212" align="alignright" width="281"] QA Technology's IDO2 Series[/caption] Circular connectors are ubiquitous in medical electronics, instrumentation, and military and aerospace equipment. The round configuration lends itself to input/output applications that see…
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Sullins High-Temperature Headers and Jumpers
The new Sullins high-temperature headers and jumpers support continuous operation in environments up to 250°C. Sullins Connector Solutions announced the expansion of its comprehensive portfolio of high-temperature devices to include a full series of 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch contact spacing male headers and jumpers that support continuous operating temperatures of 150°C,…
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Amphenol card|mate wiping Connector
The Amphenol card|mate wiping connector offers the smallest possible form factor while standing up to 500,000 mating cycles. Amphenol's card|mate-wiping connector offers extremely small dimensions of 57.0mm x 30.0mm x 5.0mm and a long lifetime of 500,000 mating cycles, which provides crucial product benefits in payment terminal applications. The contacts…
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Pasternack 75-Ohm Test Cables Up to 3GHz
Pasternack 75-ohm test cables up to 3GHz are ultra-durable and offer excellent insertion and return loss. Pasternack released its newest line of 75-ohm test cables with operation up to 3GHz. These rugged cable assemblies are specially designed to withstand the rigors of test lab use and applications in 75-ohm communications…
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Testing Copper Cabling: Verify, Qualify, Certify
The Continental Automated Buildings Association and Communication Planning Corporation have developed a cable test guide to assist you in testing copper cabling. The excerpt below examines the types of tools available for proper testing. [twitter style="horizontal"] [linkedin_share style="none"] Copper testing tools can be classified into one of three broad…
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LEMO OT Series Watertight Connector
The LEMO OT Series is a watertight connector that uses the company's original push-pull technology. LEMO announced a new watertight connector, the OT Series, which is ideal for defense/security, test and measurement, medical, and other applications. The OT Series connector is a small, watertight connector that uses the original LEMO push-pull technology.…
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Mill-Max Discrete Right-Angle Pins
The new Mill-Max discrete right-angle pins are available in four diameters. Mill-Max introduced a series of discrete right-angle pins. The 37XX-0 pins are available in four different diameters and are suitable for plugging into receptacles and/or soldering onto printed circuit boards. Four standard diameters are available: .020", .025", .030", and…
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Inside Connection: QA Technology Company
Inside Connection highlights the technologies, innovations, special services, and unique products from connector suppliers like QA Technology Company. [twitter style="horzontal" float="left"] [linkedin_share style="none"] Headquarters Location: Hampton, New Hampshire, US About the Company When QA Technology's founder Tom Coe started the company in 1981, he had a vision of building an…
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FCI Minitek Pwr Hybrid Wire-to-Board Connectors
Expanding its Minitek Pwr family, the new FCI Minitek Hybrid wire-to-board connectors offer an improved and flexible modular design as compared to traditional power connectors. FCI announced the launch of its innovative Minitek Pwr Hybrid 3.0 and Minitek Pwr Hybrid 4.2 connectors. Expanding the Minitek Pwr family, the new Hybrid series…
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Fischer Connectors MiniMax Pin Socket Version
Fischer Connectors MiniMax pin socket version extends the popular high-performance, rugged connector family. Fischer Connectors extends the MiniMax miniature, high-performance, rugged connector family with a pin socket version. With the product range extension, the Fischer MiniMax Series is now available both in 19- and 24-pin configurations, giving designers…
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FCI Griplet Low-Profile IDC Terminal
The FCI Griplet low-profile IDC terminal is a compact, miniature connector for wire-to-board terminations. FCI released the Griplet miniature IDC connector for wire-to-board terminations. The connector offers a robust solution for miniature IDC wire-to-board connections. The low profile and compact design make Griplet an ideal connector for applications where space is tight…
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Instrumentation Market Regains Ground with Strong Semiconductor Sales
Dave Pheteplace examines the performance of six companies to determine how the instrumentation market regains ground with strong semiconductor sales. [twitter url="ConnSupplier" style="horizontal" float="left"] Bishop & Associates tracks six companies in the instrumentation market sector. This market has shown strong improvement over the last three quarters, as measured…
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Overcoming High-Speed Interconnect Challenges with VNAs
Cloud computing, smart phones, and LTE services are causing a significant increase in network traffic, as well as bottlenecks in high-end services in data centers. Jon Martens and Bob Buxton of Anritsu explain how to overcome high-speed interconnect challenges with vector network analyzers. Cloud computing, smartphones, and LTE…
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How to Test for Copper-Clad Aluminum Cables
The existence of copper-coated aluminum cables in the market can present serious problems for the companies using them. In an excerpt from a recent white paper, Fluke Networks describes testing methods to identify copper-clad aluminum cable, and what the future holds for the process. There are growing concerns…
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Anritsu Field Analyzer with Integrated PIM and Line Sweep Testing
The Anritsu field analyzer with integrated PIM and line sweep testing capability is the first of its kind. Anritsu Company breaks new ground in field wireless test with the introduction of the MW82119B PIM Master, which combines a 40W, battery-operated PIM analyzer with a 2MHz to 3GHz cable…
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FCI EconoStik 2.54mm Headers
FCI EconoStik headers are un-shrouded and support a wide variety of board-to-board applications. FCI introduced the economical EconoStik 2.54mm range of un-shrouded headers, which is capable of supporting a wide variety of board-to-board applications. EconoStik 2.54mm headers are available in single-row and double-row versions with vertical thru-hole, right-angle thru-hole, and…
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GradConn Low-Cost Test Probe Cable Assemblies
The GradConn low-cost test probe cable assemblies are ideal for the inspection of high-frequency circuits. GradConn has launched a new range of low-cost coaxial test probe cable assemblies for the inspection of high-frequency circuits. Suitable for testing Hirose MS-156 and Murata MM8030 subminiature coaxial switch connectors, the new…
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Samtec Discrete Wire IDC Components
Samtec discrete wire IDC components eliminate the expense and need for special tooling. Samtec recently released a 2mm (.0787") pitch discrete wire IDC system designed for a high reliability connection and ease of discrete wire termination in field applications. Available as an IDC connector only, this system eliminates…
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Semiconductors Drive the Electronics Industry
Semiconductors drive the electronics industry, and the connection between semiconductors and connectors spans more than three decades. The semiconductor industry has grown from roughly $10B in 1980 to $300B in 2013. Along the way it transitioned from analog to digital, ECL and Bipolar to CMOS, and has featured sizes…
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Megger Handheld TDR for Mixed Paired Metallic Cables
The new Megger handheld TDR locates faults up to 12 miles on mixed paired metallic cables. Megger now offers a handheld time domain reflectometer (TDR) that locates faults on mixed paired metallic cables. The CFL535G can test the capabilities of connections and locate faults for up to 12…
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Fairview Microwave Low-Loss LL335i and LL142 Cable Assemblies
Fairview Microwave low-loss LL335i and LL142 cable assemblies are rated to 18GHz, making them ideal for rugged test environments. Fairview Microwave introduced a new line of low-loss test cables using LL335i and LL142 coax. Rated to 18 GHz, these new low-loss cable assemblies are ideal for test environments…
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Pasternack Releases New Line of 0.195" Diameter Low-Loss Test Cables
Low-Loss Test Cables by Pasternack Pasternack Enterprises introduced a new line of flexible 18GHz low-loss test cables. These new assemblies are terminated with durable stainless steel connectors and are well suited for test environments where a rugged, phase-stable cable assembly is required. Pasternack Enterprises' new low-loss test cables…
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Anritsu Extends 4Tap Emphasis to 32 Gb/s for High-Speed Interconnect Design Evaluation
Anritsu Extends 4Tap Emphasis to 32 Gb/s for High-Speed Interconnect Design Evaluation Anritsu Company introduced a 32Gb/s extension option for its MP1825B 4Tap Emphasis that features industry-leading Tr/Tf speeds and low jitter for up to four taps, allowing it to create emphasis that matches every industry standard. The…
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Phoenix Contact Right-Angle Wirefox Series
Phoenix Contact Right-Angle Wirefox Series More Ergonomic Phoenix Contact’s extensive line of hand tools now includes the Right-Angle Wirefox wire strippers, designed for more ergonomic cable stripping. The right angle makes it easier to reach wires and cables in difficult locations. Right-Angle Wirefox strippers are durable, tested for…
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Instrumentation Suffers Soft Semi Sales
Instrumentation Suffers Soft Semi Sales Bishop tracks 13 market sectors for electronic interconnect sales trends. The combined annual revenue of all the market sectors was $4.3 trillion in 2012, an increase of 4.9% over 2011. Of the 13 market sectors, instrumentation was the third-fastest growing market sector in…
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HARTING Han 24 HPR EasyCon Meets the Toughest Demands with Ease
HARTING Han 24 HPR EasyCon Meets the Toughest Demands with Ease Railway technology makes stringent demands on motor applications. Despite this, the Han 24 HPR EasyCon meets the toughest demands with ease. The split hood of the Han 24 HPR EasyCon creates an "open system" that significantly simplifies…
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Crimp Force Monitoring – The Recipe for Success
Crimp Force Monitors Hold The Recipe for Success In my line of work, I have the privilege of visiting many shops that produce wiring harnesses for many different industries. One of the common issues I’ve noticed when visiting shops that use crimp force monitors (CFMs) is that the…
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Spring Contact Technology for Test & Measurement
Spring Contact Technology for Test & Measurement The increasing performance requirements of automated test equipment and test fixtures demand more sophisticated contact solutions to meet the needs of contemporary test and measurement challenges. Advancements in materials, manufacturing technologies, design, and quick prototyping capabilities have led to the emergence…
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Roundup - Test and Measurement Products
Roundup - Test and Measurement Products The test and measurement sector covers a wide variety of devices, ranging from large automated test equipment (ATE) that evaluates hundreds of devices simultaneously to small handheld testers that technicians use in the field. Regardless of the end market, all products must…
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The Instrumentation Market for Cable Assemblies, Cellular Drives Growth
The Instrumentation Market for Cable Assemblies, Cellular Drives Growth The instrumentation market is comprised of equipment used to test everything from telecommunications equipment to semiconductor products, multi-meters, and oscilloscopes for general manufacturing applications; analytical equipment used in labs; and a host of other products in a variety of…
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