A speed sensor is an interconnect device that detects the rotational or linear velocity of a moving component and converts that motion into an electrical signal with a frequency or pulse rate that is proportional to speed. The two dominant speed sensor types are variable reluctance (VR) sensors, which generate a self-powered analog signal asRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights sensors and sensor connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Sensors and Sensor Connectors Heilind Electronics supplies Amphenol SSI Technologies’ P51 MediaSensor family of bulk micro-machined pressure sensors for harsh and benign media. The MediaSensor family features superior accuracy over an operating temperature of -40 °C to 105 °C andRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights M-type connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. M-Type Connectors The binder M12 connector series from CDM Inc. are key components for harsh industrial environment robotics and automation applications. binder M12 connectors are available from CDM in all standard formats for signal and automation (most popular A, B coded), dataRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights antennas from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers.  Antennas I-PEX’s  MHF I LK and MHF 4L LK RF connectors are low-profile with a mechanical lock, making them ideal for connecting adhesive-mount antennas in applications that require resistance to shock and vibration. They feature small mating height (2.92 mm and 2.0 mm,Read More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. June 2026 New Connectivity Products June 2026 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Samtec’s new high-frequency, 50 Ohm impedance, SMA edge-mount board connector delivers repeatable, reliable performance through 26.5 GHz. The edge-mount design terminates directly to the PCB edge, providing a compact signal path that minimizes discontinuitiesRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights high power connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. High power connectors SV Microwave’s BMB interface is where large form factor and high power meet. It provides a push-on, more robust, and higher-power-handling option than other SMPx interfaces. Due to its larger form factor, this rugged interface can handle moreRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights telematics/GPS/ADAS interconnects from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Telematics/GPS/ADAS Interconnects JAE’s MX74A Series is a compact, high-performance connector built for nextgeneration automotive Ethernet systems. MX74A delivers reliable 1 Gb/s data transmission in demanding vehicle environments. Designed to meet IEEE 1000BASE-T1 and OPEN Alliance standards, it supports differential STP cabling with robustRead More

Download your free copy of our latest eBook here! Connector Supplier’s latest harsh environment eBook delves into the unique connectivity challenges and solutions required in extreme conditions—further complicated by the ever-increasing conflicting demands of greater speed and power in smaller and lighter components. Experts from top connector suppliers share their knowledge and perspectives on how theseRead More

Ultra-high-density (UHD) connectors are specialized, compact interconnects designed to pack a maximum number of signal or power contacts into a minimal footprint, typically to save space without compromising performance. They feature a low profile, a high pin count, fine pitch, and, often, enhanced EMI shielding. These connectors are crucial for reducing PCB size and supportingRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights USB products from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. USB Products Lumberg’s Series 24 high-performance interfaces support rapid data transfer, offering USB 2.0 and 3.0 compatibility for transmission rates up to 480 Mb/s and 5 Gb/s respectively, and digital video interfaces according to IEEE 1394 (FireWire) for rates reaching 800 Mb/s.Read More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights ATEX- and EX-approved connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. ATEX- & EX-Approved Connectors Heilind Electronics supplies Glenair connectors for potential explosive zone use, built to IAW IECEx/ATEX standards. These connectors may be used in application areas where flammable gases and vapors are present as a normal condition of operationRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights battery connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Battery Connectors DURASWAP is the highly durable swappable docking connector from Amphenol Communications Solutions. These custom battery connector solutions with cable assemblies are offered in two power and six signal configurations. The connectors can carry a continuous current up to 100 ARead More