Check out the latest interconnect innovations in our New Interconnect Product News roundup.   Mill-Max announced the release of low-profile target connectors with an above board height of .087” (2.21mm). Target connectors are used in place of SMT pads on a PCB as the mating surface for spring-loaded pins. These provide increased durability and areRead More

Innovative industrial interconnect products drive new designs capable of satisfying ever-increasing productivity, embedded computing, power distribution, energy efficiency, and always-on communications demands in a range of critical industrial applications, including: alternative energy (EVs, wind power, and solar power), broadband communications, factory automation, heavy equipment, instrumentation, motion control, mass transportation, and natural resource exploration. Check out thisRead More

Medical Connector Product Roundup for January 2017   Smiths Connectors’ D Series quick-disconnect, plastic circular connectors deliver durable, high reliability connections in medical applications as diverse as: electrophysiology catheters, patient monitors, MRI machines, intravascular ultrasound devices, defibrillators, infusion pumps, and laboratory equipment. Available in three sizes with varying numbers of Hypertac® hyperboloid, power, signal, powerRead More

Have you read the latest interconnect news? We’ve got the week’s product, show, personnel, and business announcements from your favorite interconnect suppliers. LEMO Celebrates 70th Anniversary LEMO is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2016. After seven decades of innovation, the company now offers 75,000 product combinations, a product range that continues to grow through custom-specific designs. READ MORE ConnectorRead More

The SCHURTER 5707 power entry module offers IP54 protection with a V-Lock cord set. SCHURTER announced that its series 5707 power entry module now offers IP54 protection with V-Lock cord sets at the power input, in addition to IP65 protection to the equipment. The sealed module is ideal for use in medical equipment exposed to leaks,Read More

The new SCHURTER high-temperature cord connectors are compatible with IEC 60320, C22, and C21 at 155°C for elevated ambient temperature. SCHURTER introduced its high-temperature cord connectors to extend its range of IEC high-temperature power inlets according to IEC/UL 60320. The high-temperature appliance inlet and cord connectors are designed according to IEC. They are rated accordingRead More

SCHURTER Shock-Safe Fuseholder Rated up to 16A at 400VAC SCHURTER announced the FPG fuseholder series provides increased ratings up to 16A at 400VAC. The increased voltage rating expands application possibilities for this popular fuseholder series, which offers seven different mounting options: Front or rear panel-mount, threaded neck panel-mount, snap-in or press-in panel-mount, thru-hole or SMDRead More

October 2013—Schurter insulation materials meet additional glow wire tests as outlined in IEC 60335-1, 4th edition.

SCHURTER SMD Fuse with 1500A Breaking Capacity SCHURTER extended its family of Universal Modular Fuses to include a version with 1500A breaking capacity at rated voltages of 277VAC/250VDC. The high breaking capacity of the UMT-H makes this time-lag fuse ideal for applications with high short-circuit currents. The UMT-H at 5.3mm x 16mm is a smallerRead More

Schurter’s new IEC C20 inlet is available for split-panel or screw-on mounting.

April 2, 2013—Appliance outlet now accepts 14 gauge wire.

March 5, 2013–The new 1681 series has an IEC-style C22 appliance inlet for hot conditions up to 155°C.