Bishop & Associates identifies the top 10 companies in world connector sales by geographic region, manufactured products, and markets served. The first article in this annual series focuses on the leading companies by total world connector sales. Selecting your connector company partner can be difficult and complicated. This is especially true with over 1,000 connectorRead More

The transportation landscape has dramatically changed in many countries as advanced electric bicycles, scooters, and other micromobility technologies help ease congestion and pollution, and empower individuals to travel with ease. The tremendous growth of micromobility in the post-pandemic era is a natural result of the convenience, affordability, sustainability, and freedom human-scale transportation offers. Electric technologiesRead More

The world’s foremost microwave conference, the IMS symposium features everything from basic technologies to components to systems, including the newest 0.6 mm connectors, waveguides, and interconnect technologies. The IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium is the world’s foremost conference covering RF through millimeter wave and terahertz. Microwave Week combines IMS with the IEEE RFIC Symposium andRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights circular plastic and soft-shell connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Circular plastic and soft-shell connectors Smith Interconnect’s HyperGrip is a circular plastic, user-configurable, color-coded connector with a push/pull latching design for one-handed disconnect. HyperGrip is designed to meet medical industry requirements for finger-proofing (to IEC 60601), flammability (rated to UL94), and it isRead More

Around the world, maritime vessel design is expanding to include new operational and battlefront technologies. These systems require compatible interconnects with high-speed performance, high-reliability, and the ruggedization features required to endure a military environment. Around the world, military vessels are undergoing rapid modernization as traditional naval shipboard systems expand to support recent developments in maritimeRead 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

This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors for construction/AG vehicles from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Connectors for Construction/AG Vehicles PEI-Genesis supplies Amphenol Sine Systems AT Series connectors, an IP68/69K rated (mated), high-performance, cost-effective, thermoplastic solution with superior environmental seals and seal retention capabilities. These connectors are designed for use with 14-22AWG with size 16 contactsRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights Mini-, Micro-, and Nano-D connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Mini-, Micro-, and Nano-D Connectors ITT Cannon’s MDM Series Micro-D connectors, available at PEI-Genesis, are compact, high-density solutions ideal for applications in which standard D-Sub connectors are too large or heavy. These connectors feature a robust yet lightweight aluminumRead More

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

For survivability and operational efficiency, gear that is lightweight and relatively easy to carry is a necessity. Miniaturized connectors help meet these goals. The term “future soldier” was developed in the 1990s to describe combat soldiers outfitted with high-tech uniforms and equipment on the battlefield. While the term was once futuristic, it depicts what isRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights ARINC 801, ARINC 810, & Galley connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. ARINC 801, ARINC 810, & Galley Connectors Amphenol Pcd’s APeX galley rectangular connector is reliable and robust. The APeX galley’s overmold technology sets it apart from the rest. It is intermateable and interchangeable with other ARINC 810Read More