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PEI-Genesis Celebrates 70th Anniversary

PEI-Genesis has production and sales facilities all over the world, but it all started when two friends went door-to-door during the Great Depression to repair radios.   Its innovative distribution model – delivering custom-engineered solutions – now supports military, aerospace, industrial, medical, transportation, and energy customers worldwide, but Philadelphia-area’s PEI-Genesis had humble beginnings. During the GreatRead More

Samtec SEARAY Press-Fit Right-Angle Socket Array

The Samtec SEARAY press-fit right-angle socket array provides increased design flexibility. Samtec’s family of SEARAY Open Pin Field Arrays has expanded to include a right-angle socket with press-fit terminations for increased design flexibility and high retention. This socket is a high-density solution for micro backplane applications with Samtec’s Edge Rate contact system optimized for signalRead More

Mill-Max .090″-Stroke Spring-Loaded Pins and Connectors

The Mill-Max .090″-stroke spring-loaded pins and connectors offer a mid-stroke distance that is almost double that of other available standard products. Mill-Max has added three new heights to the popular 0914 series of spring-loaded pins and corresponding single- and double-row connectors. The 0914 series has a mid-stroke distance of .045″ (1.14mm) [.090″ (2.29mm) full stroke]Read More

Positronic’s Waterproof Combo-D Connector

Positronic’s waterproof Combo-D connector offers mixed power/signal capabilities in a waterproof version. Positronic has introduced the WCBD Series, a waterproof version of the popular Combo-D mixed power/signal connector family. Features include: Ability to mix power and signal in a single connector body capable of up to 40A per size 8 contact IP67 rating ideal for non-sheltered/outdoor environmentsRead More

LEMO OT Series Watertight Connector

The LEMO OT Series is a watertight connector that uses the company’s original push-pull technology. LEMO announced a new watertight connector, the OT Series, which is ideal for defense/security, test and measurement, medical, and other applications. The OT Series connector is a small, watertight connector that uses the original LEMO push-pull technology. Based on the LEMO B Series, theRead More

HARTING Han-Modular Hinge-Framed HMC

The HARTING Han-Modular Hinge-Framed HMC enables the integration of Han-Modular components into HMC connectors. The increasing modularization of industrial production facilities and the rise in mobile equipment required has resulted in growing demand for connectors capable of high mating cycles (HMC). HARTING‘s new Han-Modular Hinged-frame HMC now enables the integration of Han-Modular components into HMC connectors. The new Han-Modular Hinged-frame HMC isRead More

Stewart Connector’s Small-Diameter Cat 6 RJ45 Plugs

Stewart Connector’s small-diameter Cat 6 RJ45 plugs target patch cables in data center applications. Stewart Connector released small-diameter Category 6 RJ45 plugs (SS-39100-039), the newest members of Stewart Connector’s family of parts engineered to support Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T). Designed to meet the requirements of small-diameter patch cables in data center environments, the eight-position, eight-wire, UTP modular plugs terminate mostRead More

Binder-USA M12 Eight-Pin Receptacles

Binder-USA M12 eight-pin receptacles with right-angled PCB contacts are ideal for industrial network and robot applications.  Binder-USA has extended its range of M12 A-coded four- and five-pin right-angled receptacles to include an eight-pin version. The new receptacles feature a two-piece design that allows for more efficient soldering and assembly to the panel. These connectors are ideally suitedRead More

Mill-Max 2mm Pitch Spring-Loaded Connectors

Mill-Max 2mm pitch spring-loaded connectors offer durability and space savings for board-to-board or device-to-board connections. Mill-Max has expanded its line of spring-loaded products with a 2mm pitch spring-loaded connector. As always, real estate is at a premium in electronic packaging as designers demand tighter-pitch interconnects that deliver high-quality performance. These spring-loaded connectors (SLCs) are an appealingRead More

GradConn Push-Push Micro SIM Connector

The GradConn push-push Micro SIM connector offers functionality and cost-effective pricing. GradConn launched a brand new push-push Micro SIM connector, which delivers functionality and cost-effective pricing. Suitable for 3ff Micro SIM cards, the CH03-GB has a 1.50mm profile and measures just .620″ x .676″. The CH03-GB is available with six or eight contacts and includes a card-detectRead More

Samtec Acquires Teraspeed Consulting Group

Samtec acquires Teraspeed Consulting Group to help meet its ongoing goal of providing true end-to-end signal integrity interconnect solutions to customers. Samtec has acquired Teraspeed Consulting Group, a team of interconnect engineers who provide enabling technology and support in the design and implementation of high-performance systems. Teraspeed Consulting Group will maintain operations under the name TeraspeedRead More

TE SMT Releasable Poke-In Wire Connector

The TE SMT releasable poke-in wire connector simplifies field installation and is ideal for lighting applications. TE Connectivity announced its new low-profile, surface-mount technology (SMT) releasable poke-in wire connectors. Addressing the trend for wire termination simplicity and ease of proper assembly, TE’s new solderless connectors simplify multiple wire terminations using poke-in technology. Their unique release mechanism allows for theRead More

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