Meet the Connector: 3.5 mm Plug-type Connectors 3.5 mm plugs and jacks are widely supported across older and some newer audio/video equipment and consumer electronics. They are also used in some medical peripherals, such as headphones for sonography or audiology equipment. The plugs have three primary configurations that are identified by black bands, called insulationRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights high-speed connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. High-Speed Connectors SV Microwave’s LiteTouch product line offers high-frequency coaxial/surface-mount PCB connectors that are ideal for precision thin substrate mounting and high-speed PCB materials. Standard solderless PCB compression mount connectors may cause trace deformation on thin (<.010) dielectric PCBs, negatively affecting RFRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. February 2026 New Connectivity Products  February 2026 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Hirose introduced the compact PO(M2) Series that supports RF performance up to 6 GHz and is engineered to meet the demands of space-constrained, high-density RF systems and advanced electronic devices. The series incorporates aRead More

See Bishop & Associates 2024 ranking of connector suppliers for more recent data on Top 10 companies. Top 10 by Product Type for 2023 Design engineers and purchasing personnel strive to identify the best connector companies for their design and purchasing requirements. However, identifying the best companies is not an easy task.  Answers to theRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors for consumer applications from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Connectors for Consumer Applications Lumberg’s Cat 6a RJ45 plugs and sockets, series 2542 01 and 02, offer tool-free installation and a robust design. They are perfect for quick and reliable on-site assembly for all networks, from voice to 10 GigabitRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights rugged interconnects from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Rugged Interconnects The Cinch Dura-Con Micro-D connectors available from PEI-Genesis offer a lightweight solution without compromising performance. Built to stringent MIL-DTL-83513 standards, these rugged, high-performance, and compact rectangular connectors are ideal for harsh environments, including rail applications. The JK06 Series from JAERead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors for energy applications from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Connectors for Energy Applications PEI Genesis supplies the Souriau UT0 circular metal connector series. UT0 features an IP68/69K sealing level and shielding capability for use in harsh environmental conditions such as high vibration levels, water, or shock. It provides aRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. September 2025 New Connectivity Products September 2025 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. DigiKey added more than 32,000 innovative new product introductions (NPIs) in the second quarter of 2025, extensively expanding its range of products available for same-day shipment. In total, the distributor added over 236,000 new productsRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights wire and cable assemblies from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Wire and Cable Assemblies Times Microwave Systems’ MaxGain Space Assemblies, supplied by PEI-Genesis, epitomize cutting-edge satellite communication technology. Engineered for space exploration, these high-performance, ultra-low loss microwave coaxial cables combine precision with advanced materials, ensuring optimal performance in extreme conditions.Read More

Connector suppliers share their thoughts on automotive innovations, the role of interconnects, what they drive, and bumper stickers. This week, we thought we’d try something a little different and sent a short list of automotive-related questions to our suppliers to get their thoughts. We asked about the industry, what interconnects play an important role, andRead 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

At this year’s electronica trade show in Munich, connector companies from around the planet gathered to showcase new products, share ideas and expertise, and try to get a read on a future that is filled with wild cards. Almost every two years for the last 60 years, the electronic components industry has gathered in MunichRead More