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

Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. July 2026 Connector Industry News July 2026 Connector Industry News > Award News Sager Electronics was named Distributor of the Year for 2025 by EAO, 2025 Americas Distributor of the Year by RECOMRead More

5G & 6G, SATCOM, UAVs, quantum computers, and test equipment all push for higher performance. David Shaff’s review of this year’s premier microwave industry event finds new RF interconnects are ready for the next advancements. All sections of the RF/microwave industry came together at the IEEE International MTT Symposia (IMS) in Boston the week ofRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. July 2026 New Connectivity Products  July 2026 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. binder’s B23 connector series combines power supply and shielded data transmission in one compact connector for industrial automation. This new generation connector enables Ethernet transmission rates of up to 100 Mb/s. As a result,Read More

An LGA (land grid array) socket is a zero-insertion-force or low-insertion-force CPU interconnect in which the electrical contacts reside in the socket on the motherboard rather than on the processor package itself. LGA sockets are the dominant CPU interface in desktop, server, and workstation platforms. The socket format allows OEMs to design boards for multipleRead More

A speed sensor is an interconnect device that detects the rotational or linear velocity of a moving component and converts that motion into an electrical signal with a frequency or pulse rate that is proportional to speed. The two dominant speed sensor types are variable reluctance (VR) sensors, which generate a self-powered analog signal asRead More

Advanced solar energy systems are enabling efficient and reliable power for technologies and facilities in remote or off-grid environments. These technologies are advancing energy independence into rural areas, harsh environments, temporary installations, disaster zones, and other locations where power is needed and generators are unavailable.   Article Contributed By Mouser Electronics  In an era where sustainabilityRead More

Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. June 2026 Connector Industry News June 2026 Connector Industry News > Award News DigiKey received 29 awards from its supplier partners during the 2026 EDS Leadership Summit, held May 18-22, in LasRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. June 2026 New Connectivity Products June 2026 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Samtec’s new high-frequency, 50 Ohm impedance, SMA edge-mount board connector delivers repeatable, reliable performance through 26.5 GHz. The edge-mount design terminates directly to the PCB edge, providing a compact signal path that minimizes discontinuitiesRead More

SPE cable, or single-pair Ethernet cable, is an industrial grade cabling that uses just one twisted pair of wires to carry full IEEE 802.3 Ethernet signals instead of the traditional two or four pairs found in standard Ethernet cables like Cat5e or Cat6. It is a fast (10 Mb/s to 1 Gb/s), economical, small, and lightweight cabling option (upRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. May 2026 New Connectivity Products May 2026 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Würth Elektronik expanded its product range with a comprehensive heat sink portfolio divided into three specialized product groups. The WE-HTO heat sinks are designed for THT-TO packages like the TO-220 and TO-247. WE-HIC includesRead More

Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. April 2026 Connector Industry News April 2026 Connector Industry News > Award News Harwin announced its Distributor of the Year Awards, with DigiKey declared the Global Winner 2026. Harwin highlighted DigiKey’s exceptional performanceRead More