Cables/Connecting
100Ω connector designed for high speed applications
Combining speed and density in a modular package, the Impact 100Ω backplane connector from Molex is suitable for high speed networking equipment and storage servers in the data and telecommunications, medical, military and aerospace industries.
Connectors designed to resist vibration & hydrocarbons
Providing a reliable connection in environments subject to severe shock and vibration, the new TBC plug connectors from Multi-Contact are suitable for both mobile and stationary applications. Using their exisiting Multilam technology, Multi-Contact's latest connectors are resistant to fuels and other hydrocarbons and can also withstand temperatures across a wide range from -40°C to +125°C.
Connectors fulfil safety standards for lightning protection
Meeting the standards for RTCA/DO-160 Section 22 Lightning Requirements, the circular connectors from API are available as EMI filtered or unfiltered. RTCA/DO-160 Section 22 outlines environmental conditions and testing procedures for airborne equipment, particularly for protection against lightning, to provide increased safety, system capacity, and overall efficiency.
Silicone cable solutions added to connector portfolio
Designed for electrophysiology and custom engineered connector solutions, MediSpec Silicone Cable Solutions from Affinity Medical has been added to Molex's product portfolio.
Thumbstick simplifies drop-in panel installation
Simplifying drop-in panel installation, Apem's TS Series Thumbstick can now be specified with a black oxide coated brass threaded D-flat housing.
BTB connectors reduce energy loss and contact resistance
Enhancing its portfolio of power solutions, FCI has introduced the HPCE (High Power Card Edge) BTB (board-to-board) connectors. Specifically designed for applications requiring a high current density and low power loss, the two-piece header and receptacle solution suits applications such as next generation 1U/2U servers, switches, storage enclosures, telecommunications equipment, industrial PCs, controls and instrumentation equipment.
Connector portfolio expanded with 80 & 90 position offerings
Facilitating high speed performance of up to 5Gb, the range of MezzoStak Mezzanine connectors from FCI has been expanded to include 80 and 90 position offerings. The new variations feature stub-less contact interface, supporting PCIeGen2 compatibility, and this, coupled with the 5Gb speed, enable the connectors to support communications and networking applications with higher signal transmission.
SMT connector fills gap in wire-to-board market
Designed to meet the challenges faced by industrial and solid-state lighting design engineers, the 9296 Series from AVX is a vertical, top mount, SMT, wire-to-board connector featuring dual-beam, 3mm, high spring force box contacts packaged in a protective insulator. Designers facing configuration, performance, and cost goals will find that the poke home connectors provide maximum mechanical stability and wire retention, in addition to simple st...
I/O connectors for high-performance computing
Pulse Electronics has announced four new input/output connectors which are specifically designed for high-performance computing applications including cloud computing, data centers, enterprise servers, the switch market, and consumer electronics. Operating over frequencies ranging from 5Gbps to 10Gbps, the new generation high-speed connectors are designated SATA III, PCI Express 3.0, USB 3.0, and Thunderbolt.
Full-metal hoods now available in nickel-plated design
The PROVERTHA full-metal hoods are now available to designers in a nickel-plated design. Designed for numerous cable exit varieties for diverse applications in equipment racks and cabinets, the full-metal hoods offer various locking systems, some of them patented, and different shielding solutions. Qualifying PROVERTHA’s solutions for a wide range of applications, the hood portfolio also provides versatile cable exit options.