Generative AI, with its massive training workloads, is having a huge impact on a broad range of technologies and related hardware supply chains. It is nearly impossible to avoid hearing about how artificial intelligence has begun impacting nearly every aspect of our lives. Already, AI is being applied to everything from medical diagnostics to judgingRead More

With unemployment rates low and the connector industry continuing to expand, attracting and retaining qualified workers has become difficult. How can new technologies help manufacturers solve this challenge? Unemployment rates remain steady and low in many regions. Meanwhile, the connector industry continues to expand, making it difficult for companies to attract and retain qualified workers.Read More

Meet the Cable: MTP/MPO Cables MTP and MPO cables are critical components in telecommunication networks and high-speed computing environments such as data centers. These optical cables deliver the higher transmission speeds and larger capacity requirements of cloud computing in the era of big data. MTP and MPO cables have similar appearances, but there are severalRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights Fibre Channel connectors from leading suppliers. Fibre Channel connectors Avnet offers Broadcom Fibre Channel kits that facilitate a simple means to evaluate and experience their products. These fiber optic kits contain all the components and tools required to quickly evaluate and access the value of their products within their respectiveRead More

Meet the Connector: VITA 67 VITA 67 connectors are a family of standards under the VITA (VMEbus International Trade Association) organization, specifically designed for coaxial and RF (Radio Frequency) interconnects in VPX systems (VITA 46). These connectors are used to integrate high-frequency signals into ruggedized embedded computing systems, making them ideal for applications that requireRead 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

What companies led the connector industry in 2023? In this third article in a series based on the new market research report by Bishop & Associates, learn about the leading companies by market. Bishop & Associates’ new 10-chapter research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the world’s Top 100 Electronic Connector Manufacturers with detailed statistics thatRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights precision RF connectors and cables from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Precision RF COAX Connectors’ RF connectors are precision designed and manufactured to provide reliable performance. A wide variety of RF connector interfaces are available to suit different applications. For connectors that need to operate and survive in the harshestRead More

Safe and reliable power distribution is critical in industrial, energy storage, renewable energy, transportation and agricultural equipment. Selecting among the many good connector choices can be challenging. Designers of power distribution systems must look beyond the foundational specifications of voltage, current, operating temperature, and basic shock and vibration needs when selecting industrial connectors to alsoRead More

In this second article in a series, Bishop & Associates identifies the Top 10 connector companies by region. Note: This article shows 2023 figures. Click here to read Connector Supplier’s most recent Top 10 coverage. Quality, design, electrical, and mechanical engineers, along with purchasing personnel, must identify the best companies with whom to partner forRead More

Meet the Connector: VITA 57.4 FMC+ 57.4 FMC+, the VITA 57.4 standard, provides specifications describing an I/O mezzanine module with connection to an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) or other device with reconfigurable I/O capability. 57.4 is the latest extension of the FMC (VITA 57.1) standard and defines the FMC+ (FPGA Mezzanine Card) specification, whichRead More

The use of non-standard connectors is more common than most designers think. Many common connectors can be modified to achieve the performance, features, and format needed in high-performance systems. Designers typically try to use standard interconnects in their end products. Most cite availability as to why they stick with standard, off-the-shelf products. However, there are timesRead More