The RFID antenna is the radiating element that links an RFID reader to passive or active tags. It reaches the rest of the system through an RF interface, most often a 50 Ω reverse-polarity TNC (RP-TNC) coaxial connector on fixed UHF readers. This component operates anywhere from 125 kHz to 5.8 GHz, and is mostRead More

Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. October 2026 Connector Industry News October 2026 Connector Industry News > Event News IWCS celebrates its 75th anniversary with this year’s IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum, November 1-4,  in Orlando, Florida.Read More

This communication architecture allows for the smooth exchange of data inside a computer, or occasionally between different systems, components, and applications. A data bus is the set of connections within the CPU, memory, and peripherals used to carry data and is one of the main factors in a computer’s processing power. It consists of hardwareRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights push-pull connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Push-pull Connectors Quicklock chassis circular connector from Lutronic, a Lumberg Group company, releases the latch with a rocker that snaps the 2- to 12-pin connectors firmly into the sockets, and conveniently disengages the latch again with a little pressure from the finger.Read More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights I/O connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. I/O connectors Greenconn offers a comprehensive portfolio of I/O connectors, including RJ45, USB, and D-Sub solutions for networking, data transfer, and device communication applications. Designed for reliable PCB integration and secure mating, the connectors provide standardized interfaces across industrial equipment, embedded systems,Read More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights PCB connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. PCB connectors Lumberg’s RAST 2.5 connector for individual conductors is another solution for secure connection technology in applications with the highest demands on mechanical stability. It features a compact design and lateral locking hooks that secure the connector firmly on the PCBRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights plastic circular connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Plastic Circular Connectors The Micro Circular Series utilizes Omnetics’ rugged and reliable Flex-Pin contact system. Spaced on 50 mil (1.27mm) centerlines, they feature a mated length of less than 12.4 mm. Both the male and female contacts are shrouded by theRead More

A photovoltaic (PV) connector is a single-pole, weatherproof, quick-connect DC electrical connector used to join solar modules into strings and link those strings to combiner boxes, inverters, and other balance-of-system equipment. PV connectors are built to survive decades of outdoor exposure at up to 1500 V DC with ruggedized, IP67/IP68 sealing. They are used onRead More

As reliable interfaces between PCBs, board-to-board connectors increasingly perform in harsh environments, where they fulfill mechanical functions as well as transmit signal and power connectivity. That makes it crucial to specify the right component for the conditions. Article contributed by Detlef E. Preissler, Senior Specialist, Product Marketing Board-to-Board Connectors, Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG,Read More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors for robotics from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Connectors for Robotics Lutronic Series cordsets from Lumberg are actuator/sensor cabling solutions with M8 and M12 connectors for automation. The M8 series includes 3-pole, 4-pole, 6-pole, and 8-pole types. Connected with PUR spiral cables, both straight and angled A-coded connectors leadRead More

A manual service disconnect (MSD) connector is a removable, touch-safe high-voltage connector used to manually break the electrical circuit of an electric or hybrid vehicle’s battery pack. It meets the performance requirements of SAE/USCAR-2 and its high-voltage supplement, USCAR-37. Technicians, first responders, and tow operators pull the MSD before servicing a 60–800V system so thatRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. August 2026 New Connectivity Products  August 2026 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Last quarter, Mouser launched more than 5,000 part numbers ready for shipment. The April through June product release includes hybrid connectors for energy storage from Phoenix Contact that combine power and signal interfaces into anRead More