The VITA specifications enable the embedded computer industry to support military, avionic, space, instrumentation, semiconductor processing, medical imaging, and industrial control applications. The way industry standards are often viewed by the engineering community has been the source of jokes for many years: How many engineers does it take to change a light bulb? None, they simplyRead More

Bob Hult reports on the connector technology highlights from DesignCon, especially the race to 100+Gb/s. The DesignCon 2014 conference and expo once again demonstrated the event’s value as the premier showcase for high-speed chip, connector, and PCB board technology. Featuring a full schedule of well-attended technical sessions over four days, a sense of excitement andRead More

MH Connectors’ Distributor of the Year Grew MH Business by 20% Farnell element14 has been named MH Connectors’ Distributor of the Year. Farnell element14 has grown the MH business by 20% for the financial year ending September 2013, demonstrating core competencies in bringing new products to market in a quick and efficient manner, effectively marketing productRead More

October 2013 – High data-rate, small form-factor pluggable optical transceivers (SFP+) answer the industry’s demand for increased bandwidth and higher port density. The higher performance and density of these devices creates challenges related to both excess heat and EMI emissions, but there are ways to address these concerns.

DIN’s proliferation beyond the telecom world can be attributed to a few factors, most important of which is its adoption as part of the VMEBus standard, also known as Eurocard. 

Interconnect devices are a critical part of the modern battlefield, and fiber optics are quickly rising in importance as data rates accelerate and sensor technology goes digital. KITCO Fiber Optics is leading the way with military-ready connector products — and the training needed to make the most of this technology.