This week’s Product Roundup highlights composite cables from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Composite Cables Amphenol CIT has developed composite insulated cables to combat the limitations associated with polyimide and XL-ETFE and improve upon existing airframe wire designs. These composite cables offer weight and space savings without sacrificing the mechanical and thermal performance of theRead More
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
Meet the Connector: Armored Cables Armored cables are versatile, self-contained conduit-wire systems that can be used in the most challenging applications. The armor is a metal sheath surrounding the cable. It acts as a protective barrier against damage to the insulator and conductors and helps block electromagnetic interference in high- and low-current applications. Particularly inRead More
This week’s Product Roundup highlights high-speed cable assemblies from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. High-Speed Cable Assemblies Times Microwave’s LMR cable solution from PEI Genesis features a full range of highly flexible, rugged, low loss braided cables designed for optimal performance. These cables are built for durability and ease of use, offering the fastest andRead More
If you can’t beat them, join them. Companies acquired new capabilities through strategic moves in 2024. Plus, the big acquisition everyone was talking about at the end of the year. The connector industry keeps making connections — with other companies. In 2024, we saw a continuation of acquisition activity as suppliers expanded services, capabilities, products,Read More
By bringing together industry leaders to audit and uphold best practices for manufacturing processes, NADCAP supports safety and performance in a field where the stakes couldn’t be higher. In the fast-evolving landscape of aerospace and defense manufacturing, maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability is critical to success. Enter NADCAP, the National Aerospace andRead More
Meet the Connector: Overbraided Cables Overbraiding adds an added protective layer (or layers) to cables and wire harnesses. The process of overbraiding is designed to be cost effective and versatile. It is accomplished with a wide range of fibers and different braided design configurations to best meet the demands of an application. Fine metallic strandsRead More
Meet the Connector: Multiport Connectors Multiport connectors integrate multiple coaxial contacts into a single connector module, which achieves higher interconnection density while shortening installation time. Multiport connectors also reduce the form factor and the system’s overall complexity. The choice of multiport connector depends on the required frequency range, signal integrity, and space constraints all necessaryRead More
Meet the Connector: Cable Termination Methods Beyond connectors, a range of termination options exist, from solder to splice. Each method ensures the complete transfer of data and power. Choosing the right one for the application depends on the cable type, operating environment, potential need for future access, and skill level of the assembler. A connectorRead More
