Meet the Connector: MIL-STD-1560 Connectors MIL-STD-1560 is the standard that ensures the reliability and interoperability of  MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-27599, AND SAE-AS29600 Series A electrical circular connectors by specifying insert and contact arrangements. This is especially significant for connectors used in ruggedized, harsh military, space, and aerospace environments. Interoperability refers to the ability for designers to interchangeRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights interconnects for soldier-worn applications from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Interconnects For Soldier Applications The Amphenol Ltd. Stingray 7 Series, available from PEI-Genesis, offers compact, low profile, metal shelled connectors that withstand exposure to moisture, dust, dirt, and chemicals commonly encountered by first responders, security, and military personnel. The magneticRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. April 2025 New Connectivity Products  April 2025 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. binder’s Easy Locking Connector (ELC) of the 570 series, originally developed for homecare applications and already proven in many medical devices, is now also available in black to meet industry demand. The shock- andRead More

Connector suppliers share their thoughts on automotive innovations, the role of interconnects, what they drive, and bumper stickers. This week, we thought we’d try something a little different and sent a short list of automotive-related questions to our suppliers to get their thoughts. We asked about the industry, what interconnects play an important role, andRead More

As advanced driver-assistance systems redefine the driving experience, innovations including software-defined vehicles and high-performance computing are reshaping the automotive industry, with interconnects representing the critical link Most electronic systems deliver and optimize predefined functionality through closely coupled hardware and software elements. Therefore, the perceived natural order of things is for functionality to define the design.Read More

Meet the Antenna: Shark Fin Antennas Discreet, low-profile shark fin antennas have become an essential part of connected systems in automotive and transportation applications. They may also be called paddle antennas. Typically roof-mounted, they have an aerodynamic and stylish form modeled after a shark’s dorsal fin. The housing contains multiple antennas to receive AM/FM andRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors for telematics, GPS, and ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Connectors for Telematics, GPS, and ADAS PEI-Genesis offers FAKRA connectors from Amphenol RF. These connectors are designed to perform up to 3 GHz and meet the particular mechanical and environmental requirements of the automotiveRead More

Robots can go where humans can’t, either for safety or practical reasons. They can achieve levels of precision or repeatability to augment or simplify the work that people do. The right connectors make them efficient, durable, and reliable. Complex robots are deployed in a wide variety of applications — in industrial and manufacturing facilities, hospitalRead More

Smaller, lighter, and more efficient systems enable advanced military and avionics applications, ensuring mission-critical performance in high-frequency, high-vibration environments. High-density multiport connectors are transforming RF (radio frequency) interconnect technology, built on a legacy of innovation that stretches as far back as WWII. Significant advances in electronic warfare, communications, and radar were key to the development of flexible coaxialRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights Twinax cables from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Twinax cables Avnet supplies 3M Twin Axial PCIe extender assemblies for PCIe 4.0 applications. This family of cable assemblies includes X8 and X16 connectors utilizing 3M Low Loss Twin Axial Cable 85 ohm, 31 AWG, which is ideal for PCIe applications. WithRead More

Weidmuller USA’s new CEO joined the company just in time to celebrate the company’s 50th year in North America. But Randy Sadler’s own history with the company goes back decades, too — he joined as a college student and moved all the way up through the ranks. From Richmond, Virginia, he brings German engineering toRead More

Meet the Connector: DIN 41612 Connectors DIN 41612, a standard for electrical connectors used in rack-based electrical systems, defines 13 different types of connectors. DIN 41612/IEC 60603-2 connectors are used to establish a connection between the plug-in card and backplane, mainly for 19-inch racks. The wide variety of connector types combined with the high levelRead More