Cables/Connecting
Options added to waterproof connector range
Connectors can be pitted against some harsh and unforgiving environments and to meet user requirements Intelliconnect (Europe) has extended its Pisces range of IP68 waterproof connectors to include additional connector and cable termination options. The range now includes SMA, TNC and N Type cable plug options which may be connected to a wide variety of cables including many LMR, RG, Semi-Rigid and Semi-Flexible cable types.
Panel mount connectors get colour coding feature
Binder has introduced a new range of M12, A-coded panel mount connectors that have colour coded inserts to help prevent incorrect mating. Black, purple, orange, yellow, green, red and blue inserts are available in four and five pole format and in both male and female rear-mounting versions. The mounting thread is M16.
Connector system targets industrial automation and control
The strategic relationship between TTI Europe and TE Connectivity (TE) is continuing to bear fruit with the distributor’s launch of TE Connectivity’scomplete M8/M12 connector system for machine industrial automation and control applications. The system embraces an extensive portfolio of connectivity solutions including a full range of PCB headers, cable assemblies and I/O boxes, and provides users with a future-proof interface that su...
WTB connectors for discrete wire applications
Suitable for discrete wire applications, GTK offers a comprehensive portfolio of disconnectable wire to board connectors available in pitches of 0.8-3.96mm, with pin counts from 2-50. Other options include single or dual row styles, right angle or vertical PCB mounting and through-hole or SMT mounting options.
Environmentally sealed connector houses 5 positions
Environmentally sealed and touch safe, Anderson Power Products has announced the addition of a 5 Position offering to the Mini SPEC Pak connector family. Power handling capabilities up to 23A and 600V AC/DC per pole allow more power in a smaller waterproof (IP68) shell than competing solutions.
Micro-connectors for high-reliability applications
Designed specifically for high reliability applications, Nicomatic’s CMM series micro-connectors have been made available by Lane Electronics. The series consists of 2mm pitch, 2-part rectangular connectors which give designers the ability to combine between 6 and 120 mixed power, coax or signal contacts in 1, 2 or 3 rows.
Wire-to-wire connector has unique plug/socket shapes
Suitable for space-constrained applications, Hirose has expanded its robust DF62 series slim in-line connector product offering to include two versions with unique plug/socket shapes. The enhanced wire-to-wire connectors feature a pin layout arranged in a 2.2x2.0mm grid pattern creating a smaller diagonal diameter.
Connector portfolio expanded with field installable version
A Field Installable version of TE Connectivity's Industrial Mini I/O connector portfolio has been released. The Mini I/O Field Installable version provides innovative and time-saving wire-termination alongside serving as a space saving and reliable I/O solution for industrial environments. TE’s Industrial Mini I/O solution is only one quarter the size of the conventional RJ45 plug and as a result, provides space saving and the flexibil...
Connectors enhance versatility in harsh environments
The M12 industrial connector family has been expanded by HARTING with the introduction of two versions designed to enhance its versatility in harsh environments: a “press and go” custom cable assembly technology and an outdoor M12 connector based on V4A grade stainless steel. The “press and go” concept is designed to combine the ruggedness of moulded cable connections with the flexibility of custom cable ass...
High-speed data, audio and video for aircraft interiors
Bringing easy access to high-speed data, audio and video connections to the aircraft interiors industry, Molex Incorporated has announced its Media Connectivity Module (MCM) solution. The MCMs can be quickly and cost-effectively designed and supplied with high-level custom options including full I/O integration, passive and active PCB routing and mechanical enclosure design.