New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. September 2025 New Connectivity Products September 2025 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. DigiKey added more than 32,000 innovative new product introductions (NPIs) in the second quarter of 2025, extensively expanding its range of products available for same-day shipment. In total, the distributor added over 236,000 new productsRead More

The arrival of the single-pair Ethernet (SPE) interface marked a significant advancement in industrial connectivity. The new interface reduced wiring, power, and complexity while setting the stage for new technologies, including AI, to become part of factory, building management, automotive, and IoT systems. Now the two organizations that separately championed the interface have joined forces.Read More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights power connectors for transportation from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Power Connectors for Transportation Amphenol’s SurLok Plus connectors from PEI-Genesis are a field installable alternative to common compression lugs. Features include IP67 protection, touch-proof, and RoHS compliance. The products also contain RADSOK contact technology. They are designed to support electricRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. August 2025 New Connectivity Products  August 2025 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Phoenix Contact offers right-angle M12 connectors for through-hole reflow (THR) soldering processes. Previously, angled M12 PCB connectors required manual assembly and additional drilling to accommodate the snap-hook design. The new connectors are compatible with pick-and-placeRead 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

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

The world’s foremost microwave conference, the IMS symposium features everything from basic technologies to components to systems, including the newest 0.6 mm connectors, waveguides, and interconnect technologies. The IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium is the world’s foremost conference covering RF through millimeter wave and terahertz. Microwave Week combines IMS with the IEEE RFIC Symposium andRead 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

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 article is included in Connector Supplier’s latest e-Book, Braving the Elements, a compilation of expert insights into overcoming the performance obstacles electronics face every day in increasingly challenging environments. Download your free copy here.  Manufacturers use the IP rating system to describe the level of protection that their equipment can deliver. IP ratings haveRead More