Cables/Connecting
Waterproof micro-USB connector provides protection
CUI Devices announced the addition of a waterproof micro USB 2.0 connector to its USB product family. The UJ2W MIBH 4 SMT is a micro B type jack connector with an Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IPX7, offering protection from liquid and moisture in challenging environments. Thanks to its copper alloy contact terminals with 30 microinch (µin) gold over nickel plating and stainless steel shielding, the UJ2W MIBH 4 SMT is designed for h...
Illuminated tactile switches offer durable switching solution
TE Connectivity is launching the ALCOSWITCH illuminated tactile switch series, designed for easy operation and reliability in a variety of board-mounted applications. Each tactile switch includes an LED indicator in one of eight different colour options, in a low or high intensity version. They are designed to last for up to 500,000 cycles. In addition, TE offers the translucent caps in two different styles, round and square, and in five dif...
The bar is set for tray-rated fibre optic cables
When it comes to copper wiring installations, often engineers specify tray-rated cables in their system designs to deliver signals and power to industrial control systems, heavy machinery, and other ancillary business equipment. As outlined in the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 70, these cables must be third-party tested and certified to ensure it can withstand the dangers of harsh industrial environments while exposed in...
Fanless rolling stock system is equipped with lockable M12 connectors
IBASE Technology has announced its latest EN50155 certified fanless rolling stock system powered by a 2.6GHz 6th gen Intel Core i7-6600U processors.
Sealed cable solutions product line expanded
Samtec has announced the expansion of its line of standard and custom AccliMate sealed cable plugs and receptacles, including new crimp sealed bayonet latching circulars. These systems meet IP67/IP68 requirements for dustproof and waterproof sealing and are designed for industrial, outdoor, underwater and other harsh environments.
Connector range covers consumer, datacoms applications
The Milli-Grid connector range from Molex has been introduced by RS Components (RS). These single-row connectors are ideal for a wide variety of applications in data communications, including high-end computing servers and PCs, telecommunications and networking infrastructure equipment.
USB connectors feature low rear profile
The USB FeedThrough connector range manufactured by Cliff Electronics is in stock at distributor JPR Electronics. USB 3.0A to USB 3A, USB3.0 B to USB 3.0A, USB 2.0B to USB 2.0A and USB 2.0A to USB 2.0A versions are available from stock and provide true FeedThrough data connection for developing custom I/O configurations for rack panels, wall plates and control boxes.
Low profile vertical mount suitable for space constrained designs
A low profile vertical mount USB 2.0 Type A receptacle has been added to Kycon's USB series product line. With a height of 10mm, the KUSBVLPX series is useful when there are low clearances between the PCB and I/O mating plane. It is a suitable connector for designers of products that have space concerns.
Motorman hybrid connectors now available with secondary locking
TE Connectivity has extended its range of Motorman hybrid connectors for decentralised servo motors and servo drives, with a “Shroud” version that includes secondary locking for improved security. There is also a new cable crimped version available for cabinet applications. Motorman hybrid connectors integrate communication, signal and power transmission of locally controlled motors within a compact rectangular connector.
Highlights of next-gen data centre connectivity at DesignCon 2017
It has been announced that TE Connectivity (TE) will showcase its latest products and innovations at DesignCon 2017, the premier conference for chip, board and systems design engineers, from 31st January – 2nd February, in Santa Clara, California.