A Bishop & Associates analysis of the top 100 connector manufacturers in 2024 sales reveals the impact of multiple acquisitions. At Bishop & Associates, as we prepare our analysis and ranking of the top 100 of 2024, we realize that many of the companies represented in past years are no longer listed. And, forRead More
Meet the Cable: Coaxial Cables Their design was first used in 1858 and patented by mathematician Oliver Heaviside in 1880, yet these reliable and cost-effective cables are still widely used to transmit data, video, and voice communication. Today, they are even used for power in certain applications. Coaxial or coax cable is used to transmitRead More
This week’s Product Roundup highlights overmolded cable assemblies from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Overmolded Cable Assemblies binder’s yellow overmolded M12 cordsets are engineered for high visibility and efficient control line identification in industrial environments. Their bright color supports quick differentiation from power and data cables, enhances safety by reducing accidental disconnects, and aligns withRead More
As automakers increase safety features and efficiency, the electrical systems that power all this new technology must also evolve to ensure performance and user safety. 48V systems are at the heart of this evolution. An increase in safety and infotainment features coupled with demand for range and energy efficiency in gas, hybrid, and electric vehiclesRead More
Rated boost current, in which short-term currents exceed the rated continuous current, reduces EV charging times. New innovations in contact technology make it a viable solution. By Joydip Sanyal, a Chartered Mechanical Engineer, Smiths Interconnect Expanding and updating the EV charging infrastructure to deliver ultrafast CCS (combined charging system), particularly along highways and in majorRead More
Meet the Connector: Terminals A terminal is the conductive element that provides an electrical contact point that enables electricity to flow through an electrical circuit. At its most basic level, a terminal is simply a conductive bare wire that is secured through crimping or soldering, often to a terminal block. However, the word terminal isRead More
This week’s Product Roundup highlights rugged and reliable sensors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Rugged & Reliable Sensors Onboard camera modules in North American and European markets, especially digital camera modules for ADAS (automotive driver assistance system) sensing applications, have experienced increasing demand due to laws and regulations. To meet these demands, JAE hasRead More
The process of ensuring signal integrity is not a precise science. Even the tiniest nuance anywhere along a channel can cause reflections, crosstalk, or prohibited levels of emitted radiation. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, designers of high-speed digital circuits could quickly verify performance by building a physical “breadboard” prototype. EngineersRead More
Understanding the connectivity issues common to electric vehicles and aircraft can help designers handle the multiplying number of electrification projects. The trajectory of innovation in electric vehicles (EVs), electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and aerospace applications seems to be going everywhere all at once. The expanding number of electrification projects makes it challengingRead More
Meet the Connector: MIL-C-24231 Connectors MIL-C-24231 specifies standards for the design, manufacturing, and testing of electrical connectors and related components for use in applications where pressure and water ingress are significant concerns, such as harsh underwater environments. MIL-C-24231 is a Navy specification that covers pressure-proof single and multiple cable connectors, plugs, receptacles, adapters, hull inserts,Read More
This week’s Product Roundup highlights MIL-approved Cable from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. MIL-approved Cable CDM Inc. has an extensive selection and inventory of Times Microwave Systems flexible coaxial cable conforming to MIL-C-17 specifications. MIL-C-17-spec 50-ohm coaxial cables adhere to advanced physical and dimensional requirements, including dimensional stability, eccentricity, stress-crack resistance, and raw materials contaminationRead More
Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. July 2025 Connector Industry News July 2025 Connector Industry News > Event News NEUTRIK recently celebrated the creation of its two-billionth connector with a reception at Neutrik Group headquarters in Schaan, Liechtenstein.Read More
