Summary coverage of the new connector and cable products that were recently released to market, including interconnects, wire and cable, cable assemblies, materials, accessories, tools, development kits, and other connectivity products. Supplier names are generally linked to product announcements or home pages and product names are generally linked to product pages or datasheets. New ConnectorRead More

The CONEC M8x1 Shielded Patch Cable offers a high-quality and robust connection for automated technology in an industrial environment. The CONEC M8 connector and patch cable for Industrial Ethernet and EtherCAT applications is the ideal solution for industrial automation applications. The connectors are assembled to a Cat5e 4 x AWG 22 trailing cable with PURRead More

CONEC’s new M12x1 connectors are field-attachable with a larger terminal cross-section. CONEC has re-engineered the contact design for its M12x1 connectors. The contacts can now take up wire cross-sections of 1.5mm² (maximum) including the wire-end sleeve. With a wire cross-section of 1.5mm², the connector is able to transmit up to 7.5A per contact, and theRead More

CONEC added bayonet-to-bayonet coupled IP67-sealed options to its IP67 RJ45, USB, and LC Duplex lines.  CONEC now supplements its IP67 RJ45, USB, and LC Duplex product ranges with a new in-line coupler variant that provides bayonet locking on both ends, not just the outside connection. To establish IP67-protected interfaces, modern industrial applications have high requirements for the connectors used. CONECRead More

CONEC Develops IP67-rated RJ45 Dual Bayonet In-Line Couplers CONEC has advanced its IP67-rated RJ45 family of connectors to include Ethernet I/O ports with a dual bayonet in-line coupler that can be used as a true in-line extension. The dual bayonet coupling mechanism is in compliance with IEC 61076-3-106 and provides increased protection for the connectorRead More

March 19, 2013 – The evolution of critical medical systems and medical imaging equipment has improved patient care, but these advanced medical devices have created a new set of design requirements and considerations for engineers. Medical imaging devices require rugged connector configurations that deliver consistent and reliable current and voltage ratings with excellent EMC performance, and several additional parameters unique to the medical environment. Fred Kozlof of CONEC examines the application’s requirements and how the connector industry is responding.

March 5, 2013 – Non-magnetic combination D-subminiature connectors ideal for medical imaging equipment.

June 2012—North Carolina-based Conec advanced its water-resistant series of connectors to include Ethernet I/O ports with a special flange-mount. 

CONEC Delivers Robust ODVA-Compliant Fiber Optic LC Connector CONEC’s new LC Series of rugged ODVA-compliant connectors are designed specifically for harsh-environment applications such as WiMax, Long-Term Evolution (LTE), and Remote Radio Heads using Fiber To The Antenna (FTTA) connectivity, which require rugged connector and cable assemblies suitable for outdoor use. CONEC offers the broadest ODVA-compliantRead More