New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. July 2025 New Connectivity Products  July 2025 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Smiths Interconnect added two new types of data transmission modules to its high density modular and minimodular connector ranges that are easy to assemble, based on the principle of building blocks with a systemRead More

Meet the Antenna: PCB-mount Antennas PCB-mount antennas are integrated directly into a PCB (printed circuit board). Rather than attaching to the PCB as a separate component, the antenna structure is part of the PCB itself. This makes the antenna less susceptible to damage compared to external antennas. Wireless communication applications such as IoT devices, wirelessRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. June 2025 New Connectivity Products  June 2025 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Schaltbau expanded its Eddicy lineup with a series of compact, high-performance contactors designed to meet the requirements of stationary and mobile megawatt charging level 2 and level 3. The new contactors C305 and C805Read More

The demand for smaller, wearable, and implantable devices is driving the use of compact RF connector solutions. The COVID-19 pandemic greatly accelerated the growth of telehealth and remote patient monitoring, with a new generation of portable and connected medical devices offering convenience, immediacy, and precision to patients and providers. This rapid transformation of the healthcareRead More

Modern automotive infotainment systems are designed to make driving safer, more convenient, and more enjoyable for drivers and passengers. Automation, AI, IoT and driverless vehicles are playing significant roles in the development of advanced automotive infotainment systems. Compact, high-speed connectivity solutions that not only have high bandwidth and low latency, but also simplify assembly andRead More

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

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

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

As AI and IoT continue to evolve, the miniaturization of components will play a critical role in making these technologies more accessible and easier to integrate into our daily lives. OEMs are looking for ways to pack more functionality into increasingly smaller smart devices. The progression of Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence has changedRead 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

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

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