Learn how to optimize a printed circuit board (PCB) stack-up with high-speed board-to-board interconnect solutions. Article Contributed by I-PEX A PCB stack-up defines the cross-sectional structure of a PCB. It defines the arrangement of copper and dielectric layers within the PCB. Figure 1 is an example of a typical 4-layer board – all copper andRead More

Starting a new FPGA project typically requires a custom form factor, pinout, and thermal concept for every design. Now the Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies (SGET)’s new Open Harmonized FPGA Module, or oHFM, puts a new high-speed board-to-board interconnect at the center of the design. A new standardized interface is changing the way FPGA applicationsRead More

Engineers frequently devote significant attention to processors, sensors, and software from the outset of a project, with connector selection sidelined until the later stages. However, the importance of electrical connectors cannot be underestimated: a single compromised connection can interrupt power delivery, corrupt data transmission, or bring equipment to a standstill. Article Contributed By Thisen BirdRead More

A custom cable assembly meets the customer’s requirements, reduces assembly time, ensures consistent signal integrity, and simplifies supply chain management. Cable assemblies streamline system integration and maximize reliability. Custom cable assemblies ensure that every component meets all the specific and unique requirements of the application with a complete, ready-to-install solution. “The term, custom cable assembly,Read More

When designing industrial and commercial transportation vehicles with high-voltage batteries and related systems, manufacturers and system integrators face an important question: Is a high voltage interlock, or HVIL, necessary at every high-voltage interface? Article Contributed By Daniel Domke, Senior Manager, Product Management, Industrial & Commercial Transportation, TE Connectivity For trucks, buses, construction equipment, and miningRead More

A South Florida railway operator wanted to update crossing signals along its system. With the help of a connector supplier, they found a solution that went even further, improving system reliability, longevity, functionality, and safety, while saving money. Article Contributed By Barry Nelson, WAGO Connected technologies are transforming the railroad industry. From electrification and high-speedRead More

Antenna connectors are specialized RF coaxial connectors used to link antennas to coaxial or RF cables that connect to an electronic device such as a router, radio, transceiver, television, or wireless infrastructure. They are used in Wi-Fi and IoT devices, GNSS and navigation, aerospace and defense, and automotive systems. They carry radio-frequency signals through aRead More

As reliable interfaces between PCBs, board-to-board connectors increasingly perform in harsh environments, where they fulfill mechanical functions as well as transmit signal and power connectivity. That makes it crucial to specify the right component for the conditions. Article contributed by Detlef E. Preissler, Senior Specialist, Product Marketing Board-to-Board Connectors, Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG,Read More

Order rodentia poses one of the greatest and most random threats to electronics. Squirrels, mice, marmots, and other wildlife gnaw on cables, wires, and connectors, disconnecting power, disrupting service, grounding vehicles, and even causing fires. Solutions range from physical barriers like metal wire sleeving and cable conduit to a new generation of plastic materials thatRead More

The standardization of single-pair Ethernet removes the confusing array of connector types. The new universal connector standard significantly simplifies industrial IoT networking for digital AI services and smart factories. By Thomas Keller, Product Manager Industries, Rosenberger Single-pair Ethernet (SPE) has proven itself in the automotive, automation, and IoT industries. Increasing connectivity in software-defined vehicles requires secure, compact cabling in the confined spaceRead More

There’s a frustrating pattern familiar for anyone who has operated or worked on commercial trucks, agricultural machinery, or construction equipment: a fault appears, the vehicle goes into the shop, technicians run diagnostics and find nothing. The fault code is gone, and the connection looks fine. The vehicle goes back into service, and within days orRead More

MIL-DTL-28748 (formerly MIL-C-28748) is a U.S. military specification that defines rectangular, rack-and-panel electrical connectors with non-removable solder-type contacts or removable crimp-type contacts. It is commonly specified for airborne, ground-support, and shipboard equipment as a compact, high-contact-density, multi-source connector interface that is already proven for severe-environment military and aerospace use. Technical Standard MIL-DTL-28748 was first issuedRead More