New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. May 2025 New Connectivity Products  May 2025 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. The compact LF Cat6A Series expands Hirose’s popular LF Series of shielded high-speed Ethernet connectors. LF Cat6A Series supports 10 GB/s and features a simple yet reliable bayonet lock mechanism for vibration resistance and easy operation,Read More

A growing number of electronics companies are investing in efficient new buildings that integrate DC power networks for resiliency, energy savings, and smart systems integration. Not only do they reap the benefits, but they also gain firsthand experience to share with customers. From office buildings to data centers, new buildings are tapping into DC power.Read More

Residential energy storage systems (RESS) are one of the growing ways to realize this vision. Designed for use in homes, a RESS stores excess energy generated by renewable sources, such as solar panels, for use on demand when a residence needs it. The All Electric Society (AES) envisions a world where renewable electrical energy isRead More

PCB real estate is at a premium with most modern electronic devices. Battery connectors with reduced dimensions and innovative spring designs give designers of small electronics more flexibility. When requiring a recharge is an unacceptable constraint for mobile electronics, replaceable battery packs are the only practical option. From cordless power tools to mobile phones toRead More

Meet the Connector: DC Power Direct current is gaining wider adoption, driven by the rise of renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, and battery-powered devices. The race to electrify the world in the late 1800s was essentially a fierce competition between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC), each with its own supporters among prominentRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights battery connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Battery connectors Amphenol’s SurLok Plus connector available from PEI Genesis is a field installable alternative to common compression lugs. Features include IP67 protection, touch-proof, and RoHS compliance, and RADSOK contact technology. It is designed to support electric and hybrid electric vehicles andRead More

Download your copy today! Learn about design strategies and interconnect products in this expert-informed collection of articles from connector suppliers here. Our first eBook of 2025, Braving the Elements-Connectors Take on Harsh Environments, dives into the many challenges of connectivity in rugged conditions. Today we depend on electronics in just about every environment for useRead More

From data center interconnects and energy-efficient optical networks, this year’s show highlighted advances in coherent transmission systems, photonic integration for AI applications, and intelligent network automation that will reshape global connectivity. The 50th anniversary edition of the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition reflected the enormous growth and enthusiasm for the future of optical networkingRead More

Safe railways and rolling stock depend on a combination of data-driven design, integration of smart and sustainable technologies, and quality components that are built to perform in harsh railway environments. Protecting passengers, cargo, and communities surrounding rail networks is a critical goal for designers of safe railways. Rail service, whether it’s a bullet train carryingRead More

Electrification, a process that has been evolving since the discovery of electricity, has become integral across many industries, including industrial, agriculture, and transportation. The transportation transformation extends to off-highway vehicles, encompassing diverse machines like tractors, mining equipment, construction vehicles, and more. These vehicles, designed for terrain beyond conventional roads, present unique engineering challenges. Off-highway vehiclesRead More

Meet the Connector: Precision RF Connectors Precision RF connectors are used to transmit an RF (radio frequency) signal from one point to another. They are typically used for higher frequencies in test and calibration applications that require high performance. Precision RF connectors are generally broken down into two key categories, instrument-grade connectors (IGC) and metrology-gradeRead More

Terminal devices such as sensors, edge controllers, and mobile devices continue to decrease in size, creating challenges in connectivity design.   Electronic devices continue to get smaller and smaller. Industrial applications require machines to take up less space to accommodate more of them. Automotive, transportation, and aerospace applications have size and weight limitations tied toRead More