MIL-DTL-28748 (formerly MIL-C-28748) is a U.S. military specification that defines rectangular, rack-and-panel electrical connectors with non-removable solder-type contacts or removable crimp-type contacts. It is commonly specified for airborne, ground-support, and shipboard equipment as a compact, high-contact-density, multi-source connector interface that is already proven for severe-environment military and aerospace use. Technical Standard MIL-DTL-28748 was first issuedRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors for soldier systems from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Connectors for Soldier Systems  Kilo 360 Warrior Series from Omnetics encapsulates the essence of durability, precision, and reliability. Every aspect, from pin configuration to power delivery, has been crafted with the Nett Warrior specifications in mind, ensuring that it notRead 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 2026 Connector Industry News July 2026 Connector Industry News > Award News Sager Electronics was named Distributor of the Year for 2025 by EAO, 2025 Americas Distributor of the Year by RECOMRead More

5G & 6G, SATCOM, UAVs, quantum computers, and test equipment all push for higher performance. David Shaff’s review of this year’s premier microwave industry event finds new RF interconnects are ready for the next advancements. All sections of the RF/microwave industry came together at the IEEE International MTT Symposia (IMS) in Boston the week ofRead More

Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 is the EU’s comprehensive batteries regulation, covering safety, ease of use, labeling, and sustainability for batteries and the products they power. Battery connectors are part of the compliance picture. Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 is the EU’s comprehensive batteries regulation, covering sustainability, safety, labeling, and end-of-life management for all battery categories, including consumer, electricRead More

As the automotive industry moves rapidly toward software‑defined vehicles (SDVs), attention often centers on large‑scale architectural change. Centralized computing, zonal controllers, and high‑speed vehicle networks are widely recognized as foundational to this transition. These shifts are essential—but they do not tell the full story. By Mike Spaccarotella, Product Manager, TE Connectivity, Automotive A less visibleRead More

Pressure-balanced oil-filled (PBOF) interconnects are specialized electrical and fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies designed to survive and operate reliably in extreme, high-pressure deep-sea or subsea environments. Flexible elastomeric tubing (the conduit for electric wires and fiber optic lines) filled with a compensating fluid, such as a non-conductive silicone oil (a dielectric and pressure compensator),Read More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights IP-rated Interconnects from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. IP-Rated Interconnects PRECI-DIP’s IP-rated interconnects are custom-designed sealed connectors engineered for reliable performance in environments exposed to moisture, dust, and harsh conditions. Leveraging full vertical integration, they combine precision-machined contacts with advanced sealing technologies such as O-ring, flat seal, and potting to ensureRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. July 2026 New Connectivity Products  July 2026 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. binder’s B23 connector series combines power supply and shielded data transmission in one compact connector for industrial automation. This new generation connector enables Ethernet transmission rates of up to 100 Mb/s. As a result,Read More

Introduced at OFC 2026, the new XPO pluggable modules provide a solution to the challenges of signal density, thermal management, field serviceability, and power efficiency. Continuing advances in artificial intelligence face multiple constraints including power consumption, access to memory, thermal management, and limitations of copper connectivity. Solving these challenges could still result in hobbled systemsRead More

Characterization and modeling of connector losses in internal connector interfaces. Article Contributed By Baptiste Bouix, Product Manager, Würth Elektronik When two or more PCBs need to be interconnected, designers must select the appropriate connectors for their application. However, choosing the wrong connector can compromise the entire design. Larger pitches like 0.8 mm and 1.0 mmRead More

Whitworth Scholarships support the engineering careers of apprentices by helping to fund their education. In 1841, Sir Joseph Whitworth, an English engineer, entrepreneur, inventor, and philanthropist, devised the British Standard Whitworth (BSW), the world’s first screw thread standard. The BSW was widely accepted throughout the United Kingdom and internationally, influencing engineering practices globally, and formingRead More