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

Meet the Connector: Mil-C-24217 Connectors MIL-C-24217 is the U.S. military specification for rugged, metal-shell electrical connectors.  Designed for deep submergence submarine applications. MIL-C-24217 is the U.S. military specification for rugged, metal-shell electrical connectors designed for U.S. Navy deep submergence submarine applications. They are made to withstand hydrostatic pressures up to 10,000 psi and are usedRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights circular MIL-spec connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Circular MIL-Spec Connectors JPC’s square-type MIL-DTL-compatible connectors far exceed standard commercial requirements for shock, vibration, and temperature resistance. Their square flange design ensures secure panel mounting, mechanical stability, and easy integration into sealed or reinforced enclosures. Available in both commercial andRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. November 2025 New Connectivity Products November 2025 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. PEI-Genesis offers Trompeter Space-Rated Subminiature RF Connectors from Cinch Connectivity Solutions worldwide. Trompeter connectors have been integral to mission-critical programs, including communications satellites, GPS navigation satellites, and rovers. These high-reliability connectors are specifically designedRead More

MIL-DTL-83723 circular connectors provide reliable electrical connections and environmental resistance in challenging conditions, making them well-suited to aerospace applications. Meet the Connector: MIL-DTL-83723 Connectors  MIL-DTL-83723 circular connectors provide reliable electrical connections and environmental resistance in challenging conditions, such as high vibration and extreme temperatures. Their durable construction and high temperature resistance makes them well suitedRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights MIL-DTL-32689 connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. MIL-DTL-32689 connectors ITT Cannon MKJ Micro-Miniature circular connectors, available from PEI-Genesis, offer high-density contact arrangements in a small size (reduced by 52%) and weight (reduced by 71%) compared to D38999 22 size contact layouts — with no sacrifice in performance or reliability.Read More

Meet the Connector: MIL-PRF-39012 Connectors MIL-PRF-39012 connectors bring high reliability to a wide range of RF devices and assemblies such as amplifiers, transceivers, filters, antennas, and more. Previously referred to as MIL-C-39012, this standard defines the materials, quality conformance, qualification, and verification for coaxial connectors. As industries continue to adopt high-reliability coaxial cable assemblies, MIL-PRF-39012Read More

Around the world, maritime vessel design is expanding to include new operational and battlefront technologies. These systems require compatible interconnects with high-speed performance, high-reliability, and the ruggedization features required to endure a military environment. Around the world, military vessels are undergoing rapid modernization as traditional naval shipboard systems expand to support recent developments in maritimeRead More

Technical or MIL-Spec standards are often the minimum criteria for compliance. When the real expectation is performance beyond a standard, innovative, faster, and longer-lasting components are needed. Aerospace, defense, and industrial customers continually raise the bar for their performance requirements for rugged duty and harsh environment connectors. Not only must the current requirements be met,Read More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors used in aerospace from leading suppliers. Aircraft connectors SAS/PCIe 4.0 (U.2&U.3) connectors from Amphenol Communications Solutions, used in OLED display applications for in-flight entertainment systems, come with 16 GT/s (PCIe lanes) or 24 Gb/s (SAS lanes) speeds to meet the demands of next-generation servers. The 68-position, SAS/PCIe receptacle and header enables implementationRead More

Meet the Connector: MIL-DTL-32689 MIL-DTL-32689 is a relatively new MIL-spec that defines high-density, lightweight circular connectors well-suited for military and aerospace applications because of their quick disconnection, tri-start threaded coupling, and environment-resistant features. MIL-DTL-32689 provides multi-sourcing for Mini/Micro-D38999 Series III connectors, miniature versions of MIL-DTL-38999. At about 70% lighter and typically 50% smaller than D38999 connectors with similar contact layouts,Read More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights  38999s from leading suppliers. 38999 Providers Powell supplies Glenair Series 806 Mil-Aero Micro Miniature D38999 Connectors and Cable Assemblies. Series 806 offers significant size and weight savings while meeting key performance benchmarks for a broad range of applications such as commercial and military aerospace, industrial robotics, transportation systems, and more.Read More