Cables/Connecting
Compact connector suits high frequency robotic welding lines
Suitable for high frequency resistance welding systems, the lightweight RobiFix-MINI connector from Multi-Contact can be used at frequencies as high as 10kHz. Its low profile design means it can be installed as a primary circuit connector on the latest robotic spot welding lines.
High current DC jacks feature 2.50mm centre pin diameters
Global Connector Technology (GCT) has released a new range of high current DC power jacks with 2.50mm centre pin diameters suitable for 5.5mm OD plugs. The high power parts are thru hole and shielded in horizontal and vertical orientation.
Modular tooling platform allows single housing up to 10 modules
TE Connectivity (TE) has announced its FORGE drawer modular power interconnect product line for designers of power systems and electrical hardware, including data communications applications. This new tooling platform provides a wide variety of different configuration possibilities, providing engineers with more flexibility in design.
Increasing compatibility and avoiding lock-in
ProLabs, a provider of compatible optical infrastructure equipment, has centralised its operations with the opening of its new integrated facility in South Cerney, Gloucestershire. At the launch event held in January, Electronic Specifier Design Editor Joe Bush found out more about the company’s commitment to providing compatibility and interoperability.
Create your own customised RF cable assemblies online
Pasternack has just released an improved version of their popular online tool called The Cable Creator. This new iteration allows the user to not only design and customise special cable configurations online in a few clicks, but also purchase their designs without the need to wait for a quote from the company’s sales team.
Power entry modules exclude ground pins
SCHURTER expands its wide range of power entry modules to include versions, without ground pin, for use in protection class II double-insulated applications. The KMF power entry module is already very popular for use in protection class I equipment, due to its high functionality in a compact package.
Housing modules allow users to save space on the PCB
Vincotech has announced the release of the extension of its housing family flow90, with the new flow90 0. The flow90 housings are used for standard products with CON, PIM and PACK configurations and make the most of the PCB to minimise the application‘s footprint.
Mini I/O Type I connector features real-time Ethernet bus system
TE announced that the VARAN Bus User Organisation (VNO) recommends using TE’s Industrial Mini I/O Type I connector for VARAN’s real-time Ethernet bus system. “We believe TE’s Industrial Mini I/O connector is the reliable input/output connector choice in support of VARAN’s real-time bus system for machine automation and at a quarter of the size of a conventional RJ45, their Industrial Mini I/O offers substantial space...
Connector suits mission critical soldier communication systems
The ODU AMC product portfolio was created to improve the capabilities of the next generation intelligent soldier systems that require significant weight and space reduction, such as: helmet-mounted camera, radio, headset, GPS, battery-pack, computer/PAN, wrist-worn displays or rifle-mounted systems.
ZnNi connectors stand up to harsh environments
Gray Zinc Nickel (ZnNi) circular connectors from Amphenol Industrial are available at Mouser Electronics. Connectors with this new light gun-metal gray plating are RoHS compliant and feature zinc-over-electroless-nickel shell plating to withstand harsh environments better than the previously released cadmium-plated connectors.