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

This week’s Product Roundup highlights V2X connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. V2X connectors KW02C connectors from JAE are CHAdeMO-compliant and are suitable for both V2H (vehicle to home) and V2G (vehicle to grid) applications. This product has an ergonomic handle and a 20% reduction in size and weight compared to the previous generationRead More

Download your copy today! Learn about design strategies and interconnect products in this expert-informed collection of articles from connector suppliers here. Our first eBook of 2025, Braving the Elements-Connectors Take on Harsh Environments, dives into the many challenges of connectivity in rugged conditions. Today we depend on electronics in just about every environment for useRead More

From data center interconnects and energy-efficient optical networks, this year’s show highlighted advances in coherent transmission systems, photonic integration for AI applications, and intelligent network automation that will reshape global connectivity. The 50th anniversary edition of the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition reflected the enormous growth and enthusiasm for the future of optical networkingRead More

Meet the Sensor: Flow Sensors Flow sensors are electromechanical devices used to measure the flow of liquids, gases, or non-Newtonian fluids. Flow sensors use both mechanical and electrical subsystems to measure changes in the fluid’s physical attributes and calculate its flow. Optical gas flow meters use laser beams to sense the velocity of microscopic particulatesRead More