This week’s Product Roundup highlights CECC, EN, and EU interconnects from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. CECC, EN, and EU Interconnects Eaton’s 8D D38999 Series III connectors, available from PEI-Genesis, are built to meet the performance requirements of military aerospace and other harsh environment applications. The unique anti-decoupling mechanism ensures that the plug and receptacleRead More

Meet the Cable: Ribbon or Flat Cable Ribbon cables, also known as flat or planar cables, feature a row of conductive wires running in parallel within a wide, flat, ribbon-shaped cable substrate. Ribbon cable can be folded and bent, providing great design flexibility. The ribbon cable was invented in 1956 by the Cicoil Corporation (aRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights V2X connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. V2X connectors KW02C connectors from JAE are CHAdeMO-compliant and are suitable for both V2H (vehicle to home) and V2G (vehicle to grid) applications. This product has an ergonomic handle and a 20% reduction in size and weight compared to the previous generationRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights battery connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Battery connectors Amphenol’s SurLok Plus connector available from PEI Genesis is a field installable alternative to common compression lugs. Features include IP67 protection, touch-proof, and RoHS compliance, and RADSOK contact technology. It is designed to support electric and hybrid electric vehicles andRead 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 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

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

This week’s Product Roundup highlights USB/Enhanced USB connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. USB/Enhanced USB JAE developed the MA07 Series USB and DisplayPort transmission-compatible connector and harness solution to address the increasing demand for transmitting video signals between ECUs and displays, and for communicating with PCs, smartphones, and gaming devices in the car. TestedRead More

Meet the Connector: IEC 60601-Compliant Connectors IEC 60601 is a technical standard that ensures the basic safety and essential performance of electrical medical equipment and systems for use in the home healthcare environment. IEC 60601-compliant connectors adhere to a specific pin layout, meet insulation requirements, feature specific grounding measures, as well as protect against electricalRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights VG-approved interconnects from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. VG-approved interconnects The JK06 Series from JAE is a waterproof circular connector developed for railway vehicles and related electronic equipment. Designed in accordance with the VG95234 specifications, JK06 is also compliant with NFF61-030 (French standard for rolling stock) and EN50467 (European standardRead More

What companies led the connector industry in 2023? In this final article in the four-part series based on the new market research report by Bishop & Associates, we learn about the leading companies by product type. Bishop & Associates’ new 10-chapter research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the world’s Top 100 Electronic Connector Manufacturers,Read More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights military-grade circular connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Military-grade circular connectors The JL10 Series from JAE features an adopted one-touch lock mechanism with superior mating and unmating operability for mating function ease. The JL10 receptacle offers a hybrid one-touch lock and threaded dual function mating. The connector offers matingRead More