At twice the speed of PCIe 6.0, the new specification supports AI, machine learning, data centers, and high-speed and high-performance computing across numerous application areas. The PCI-SIG (Peripheral Component Interconnect Special Interest Group) has released the PCI Express 7.0 (PCIe 7.0) specification to members, marking a major advancement in high-speed interconnect performance. Designed to meetRead More

Meet the Connector: SAS Connectors SAS connectors are used for high-speed, reliable data transfer in high-speed storage applications. SAS connectors are rectangular connectors used for high-speed, reliable data transfer in high-speed storage applications. SAS supports both serial and parallel communication and can be backward compatible with SAS 1.0 and 2.0 devices. SAS is a point-to-pointRead More

New EN 18031-1 update impacts all wireless devices, ranging from smartphones to connected industrial equipment. Beginning August 1, 2025, manufacturers of all devices containing radio technologies must comply with new cybersecurity requirements under the EU’s Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU. This Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 update mandates compliance with EN 18031-1, a harmonized standard that addressesRead More

Faster, smaller, and lighter interconnect technologies are transforming electronics. This evolution isn’t limited to connectors; antenna designs are changing rapidly and leading the way for future transformation. As electronic systems become increasingly compact and powerful, the need for faster, more reliable wireless communication is driving innovation in antenna technology. In tandem with advances in high-speedRead More

Meet the Antenna: PCB-mount Antennas PCB-mount antennas are integrated directly into a PCB (printed circuit board). Rather than attaching to the PCB as a separate component, the antenna structure is part of the PCB itself. This makes the antenna less susceptible to damage compared to external antennas. Wireless communication applications such as IoT devices, wirelessRead More

The demand for smaller, wearable, and implantable devices is driving the use of compact RF connector solutions. The COVID-19 pandemic greatly accelerated the growth of telehealth and remote patient monitoring, with a new generation of portable and connected medical devices offering convenience, immediacy, and precision to patients and providers. This rapid transformation of the healthcareRead More

Cable backplanes have been a longtime feature of high-performance computing, undergoing several evolutions to keep up with speed and bandwidth requirements. However, as next-generation AI computing systems take hold, the practical limits of copper have been reached, pushing connector suppliers to create products that include optical solutions. Traditional backplane and daughtercard design has been aRead More

Meet the Cable: Ribbon or Flat Cable Ribbon cables, also known as flat or planar cables, feature a row of conductive wires running in parallel within a wide, flat, ribbon-shaped cable substrate. Ribbon cable can be folded and bent, providing great design flexibility. The ribbon cable was invented in 1956 by the Cicoil Corporation (aRead More

Meet the Connector: MIL-STD-1760-compliant Connectors MIL-STD-1760 is a military standard developed in the 1980s out of a need to standardize weapon interface and integration requirements in military aircraft. It defines requirements for electrical connectors that establish a cross-platform interface between the aircraft and its weapons systems, as well as with other stores such as equipment pods.Read More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights MIL-Aero sensors and connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. MIL-Aero Sensors & Sensor Connectors Nicomatic’s CMM series is a trusted choice for integrators and system designers working on MIL-approved sensors. These 2 mm pitch connectors are compliant with MIL-DTL-83513 and offer a high level of modularity, signal integrity, and resistance to shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures. WhetherRead More

Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. May 2025 Connector Industry News May 2025 Connector Industry News > Event News ECIA’s 2025 Executive Conference Committee announced this year’s conference theme will be Amped Up – The Power of Tomorrow.Read More

Blade-type connectors handle high power loads with flat, durable conductive terminal blades. Meet the Connector: Blade Connectors  Also referred to as blade-type contacts, blade-type connectors are characterized by flat, conductive, blade-shaped terminals. Blade terminals are an early and ubiquitous connectivity design and are widely favored for their ease of use and power handling ability. TheRead More