Since more than 71% of the earth’s surface is covered by water, it’s no surprise it is responsible for an abundance of application failures. To ensure success, improve your risk assessment of off-the-shelf parts and learn how custom designs help navigate complex environmental factors. Sometimes focusing on hurdle rates, internal rate of return, andRead More
When a custom interconnect solution is required, partnering with a distributor can facilitate the process from early design stages through final delivery. There is an abundance of off-the-shelf products available for connector and cable harness assembly applications; but where do design engineers turn when they need something custom-engineered for harsh or other unique environments?Read More
The greatest difficulty in deploying RF-over-fiber systems in military applications has been the lack of ruggedized fiber optic connectors capable of meeting the stringent return-loss requirements needed for quality signal transmissions. Governments around the world are squeezing defense budgets to reduce spending. Defense departments are pushing systems manufacturers to provide increasingly capable andRead More
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh are giving light fixtures the ability to transmit data to digital devices, with the goal of turning lamps everywhere into access points. For LED components, this could mean elevation from humble light bulb to essential wireless technology. LED lighting is finding a new and somewhat surprising applicationRead More
The OFC show will mirror a dynamic and growing industry say organizers of this year’s event. [quote]“With escalating bandwidth needs each year and the constant change in data rates from 10G to 40G to 100G, if you don’t attend even just one year of OFC, you are actually missing out. You are missingRead More
Read on for the latest announcements from the interconnect industry: Molex invested in Ossia’s Cota wireless power platform; Phoenix Contact visited classrooms; ODU celebrated a successful 2015; and much, much more. Interconnect News for Manufacturers Molex announced a strategic investment in Ossia, which created the revolutionary Cota wireless power technology. The investment will help expandRead More
The SWaP initiative employed by the US military and NASA has helped connector manufacturers focus on improving smaller and lighter connectors, in particular for custom designs. As we demand our circuits do more and in smaller packages, we still need reliable power and signal transfer. Today’s designers have a number of new tools andRead More
The application possibilities of wireless technology in the railway industry are seemingly endless. An Industrial Ethernet network is inherently flexible and easily expandable, which makes it ideal for accommodating future trends in the transportation space. Customer demand for a safe, entertaining, and enjoyable travel experience is dramatically increasing. Rail travelers today, whether riding onRead More
Delphi tops the list of connector suppliers to the transportation market. The worldwide demand for connectors in the transportation (non-automotive) market was $3.8 billion in 2014. North America and Europe consumed 54% of those connectors by dollar volume. 2014 Transportation Market for Connectors by Region of the World Out of the top 100Read More
The Specialist, TTI’s secret weapon, sat down with us to chat about connector specification, mil/aero connector trends, and his passion for interconnects. Q: What drew you to the intrigue of the electronics industry? How did you begin your work with TTI? A: As a child, I grew up working with my father in hisRead More
Everything you need to know about interconnects right now is here at your fingertips. Interconnect news: Distributor Announcements Arrow earned a spot on Fortune magazine’s annual “World’s Most Admired Companies” list for the 16th consecutive year, and once again topped the “Wholesalers: Electronics and Office Equipment” category. PEI-Genesis received the 2015 Distributor of the Year AwardRead More
Research and Markets expects the global military manpack and vehicular radio market to grow, driven by the rise of portable equipment, most notably chargers. Research firm Research and Markets announced its research findings for the global military manpack and vehicular radios market during the 2016 – 2020 period, during which it forecasts a CAGR of 4.59%. “TheRead More
