New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. February 2026 New Connectivity Products  February 2026 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Hirose introduced the compact PO(M2) Series that supports RF performance up to 6 GHz and is engineered to meet the demands of space-constrained, high-density RF systems and advanced electronic devices. The series incorporates aRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights FAKRA connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. FAKRA connectors Adam Tech’s FAKRA, HSD, and Mini FAKRA connectors are engineered to meet the demands of today’s high-speed, high-frequency applications. Designed for automotive and transportation environments, these connectors support data, signal, and RF transmission for systems such as infotainment, ADAS, cameras,Read More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights SPE interconnects from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. SPE interconnects Phoenix Contact’s M12 hybrid connector for single-pair Ethernet combines data and power transmission in a compact format. The space-saving data element with two contacts enables higher power transmission in minimal installation space. Instead of separate connectors for data and power,Read More

The smallest satellites fit in the palm of your hand. Larger installations are critical to telecom, datacom, surveillance, and electronic warfare systems. Regardless of size, satellites must be built to withstand the harsh low temperatures of space, the heat and g-forces of launch, radiation and vacuum conditions, and protect the precise instruments inside to deliverRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. January 2026 New Connectivity Products  January 2026 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. binder’s Harsh Environment Connector (HEC) is engineered for reliable performance in demanding outdoor applications. Robust materials, advanced sealing technology, and durable construction ensure HEC’s dependable connectivity even under extreme conditions, making it well-suited forRead More

Smart textiles facilitate data transmission, conductivity, and sensing while preserving mechanical strength, flexibility, and performance. By infusing conductive fibers and integrated electronic components, new wire sleeve strategies that sense and react to external stimuli enable the development of novel technologies. Thanks to advances in miniaturization, nanotechnology, and sensing arrays, conventional wire protection is evolving. InsteadRead More

Meet the Connector: IPC-620-Space Addendum IPC/WHMA-A-620 is the global industry-consensus standard for cable and wire harness assemblies; the space addendum pertains to technologies used in space and other extreme harsh environments.  It defines workmanship, materials, process, inspection, and acceptability criteria. The IPC-620 Space Addendum is a specialized supplement to IPC/WHMA-A-620, the industry’s primary standard for the acceptability of cableRead More

Capable of transmitting RF signals from DC to 40 GHz from antenna to receiver, semi-rigid coaxial cables and assemblies ensure optimal performance, reliability, and durability in a broad range of mission-critical military and aeronautical systems. Article Contributed by CDM Inc. Semi-rigid coaxial cables and assemblies ensure optimal performance, reliability, and durability in a broad rangeRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. December 2025 New Connectivity Products December 2025 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Phoenix Contact’s M17 PRO hybrid connector is the first M17 circular connector in accordance with the IEC standard 61076-2-117. The M17 PRO hybrid combines data, signal, and power transmission in a compact, single-cable solution.Read 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

Gold over nickel plating is an excellent choice for signal transmission in RF PCB connectors. However, an excess amount of gold in the solder joint can create a gold-tin compound, making the solder joint susceptible to breakage. A custom solution solves the problem. By SV Microwave Gold over nickel plating is an excellent choice forRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. October 2025 New Connectivity Products October 2025 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Bulgin’s new Standard Vitalis Buccaneer range of sustainable, waterproof connectors is a bio-based alternative to its flagship series, the Standard Buccaneer, offering the same technical performance with improved sustainability. The Standard Vitalis Buccaneer isRead More