New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. Sept 2024 New Connectivity Products  Sept 2024 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Hirose’s high-voltage wire-to-board (WTB) connector offering now includes the ZG05HV Series,  a high-heat-resistant version with a space-saving design. The ZG05HV Series WTB connector supports applications up to 125 °C, making it ideal for automotiveRead More

Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. August 2024 Connector Industry News August 2024 Connector Industry News > Event News Registration is now open for the 73rd annual IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum, the premier technology event forRead More

Smart factories are at the forefront of transforming the manufacturing industry through innovations in automation, robotics, and data-driven solutions. Manufacturers play a pivotal role in this evolution by providing cutting-edge connector solutions tailored to the needs of modern manufacturing. Smart factories have emerged to meet the increasing demands of modern manufacturing, optimizing production and efficiency,Read More

Download your copy here! From factory floors to remote harsh environments, many industries are discovering the benefits of automation in all its forms. Interconnects are critical for ensuring the efficiency and safety of autonomous machines used alongside and in place of humans. In Connector Supplier’s latest eBook, The Robots Are Coming: Automation, Robotics, AI, andRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights antennas from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Antennas Abracon’s RF portfolio supplied by Avnet focuses on market-leading technology and features antennas with dynamic performance, high efficiency, wide operating temperature ranges, and IP67-rated durability. Each antenna is designed to meet the reliability and high precision needs of the most challenging applicationsRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. July 2024 New Connectivity Products July 2024 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Hirose has expanded its RJ45 connector offering to include the TM61P Series, a modular plug version that supports Cat 6A applications. Offering excellent EMI protection, TM61P delivers transmission speeds up to 10 Gb/s forRead More

What are heat sinks? Meet the Connector: Heat sinks Heat sinks provide thermal management in electronic or mechanical devices for components that can’t sufficiently dissipate heat to moderate temperature. For example, they are used to cool central processing units (CPUs) and graphics processing units (GPUs) in computers, with power transistors and other high-power semiconductor devices,Read More

What are Push-pull Connectors? Meet the Connector: Push-pull Connectors Push-pull connectors are circular connectors that have a spring-action cylindrical sleeve surrounding — or within — the integral connector housing that self-latches during mating. The connection is released through a squeeze-and-pull, rotate-and-pull, or other specific unlocking action that prevents accidental disconnection. Push-pull circular connectors are availableRead More

Meet the Connector: HSL/High-Speed Link Connectors What are HSL/high-speed link connectors?  HSL/High-speed link connectors are used to facilitate high-speed data communication between different components within electronic systems, such as computers, servers, telecommunications equipment, and other digital devices. The term HSL refers to a broad category of high-speed, high-performance interconnects that are capable of supporting dataRead More

Industry experts share their latest innovations and connectivity solutions for this age of rapid technological advances. Download your copy here! As the list of connected and electrified aspects of our lives continues to grow, connector manufacturers and OEMs must consider sustainability, safety, efficiency, durability, performance, and value in new and inventive ways. BRIGHT IDEAS –Read More

Bright Ideas – Electrification, Sustainability, and Connected Technology, the latest innovations and connectivity solutions for this age of rapid technological advances. Download your copy of our latest eBook here! Connector Supplier’s latest eBook, highlights innovations that improve the way our devices function. As the list of connected and electrified aspects of our lives continues toRead More

Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. March 2024 Connector Industry News March 2024 Connector Industry News > Award News Indium Corporation has earned the prestigious Supplier Award in China from Jabil Wuxi, a provider of comprehensive engineering, manufacturing,Read More