Cables/Connecting
New dual USB sockets available in XLR shell
The dual USB2.0 and USB3.0 24mm mounting (Rectangular) connectors have been added to Cliff Electronics fast growing range of XLR format standard and Feedthrough connectors. The new dual USB XLR format connectors are available with two different housings, either a rectangular 24mm version or the Series 5 model which has a 21.9mm diameter circular design.
Removable housing connector simplifies electrical testing
With its easily removable cover providing quick access to up to 320 contacts, the new CombiTac light housing connector allows simple electrical testing in applications where there is a high density of signal contacts. Introduced by Stäubli Electrical Connectors, formerly Multi-Contact, the ergonomically designed device has a centralised spring locking mechanism that draws the connector into its socket and locks them together. The plastic cov...
Electromechanical relay switches range from 5.85 GHz to 40 GHz
Pasternack has introduced 28 new waveguide electromechanical relay switches that offer full waveguide performance covering C, X, Ku, K and Ka frequency bands from 5.85GHz to 40GHz. They are suitable for applications that include electronic warfare, electronic countermeasures, microwave radio, VSAT, SATCOM, radar, research and development, space systems and test instrumentation.
M12 A-coded connectors for power applications
binder has made significant additions to its M12 A-coded moulded connectors with the new models destined to find widespread use across high power applications including those with motors, drives and control systems. The new versions are four pole cable connectors that are rated up to 8A and 250V and when mated, the connectors offer protection to IP67 making them ideal for demanding environments.
Cable assemblies suitable for small, high frequency applications
Fixed length SMPM cable assemblies have been introduced by Amphenol RF as a suitable pre-configured solution for high frequency applications with 50Ω impedance requirements. The cable assemblies offer performance up to 20GHz and are designed for high reliability requirements including military and aerospace applications. Amphenol RF’s SMPM pre-configured cable assemblies feature high performance SMPM plug connectors, which a...
Terminal series expanded for currents up to 120A
With REDCUBE PRESS-FIT, Würth Elektronik eiSos offers high current contacts, which, thanks to their press-fit termination resulting in cold welding, boast two advantages: a mechanically extremely robust connection and minimal contact resistance. REDCUBE PLUG expands this product group with an innovative terminal module for detachable wire-to-board connections. REDCUBE PLUG is also suited for tool-free assembly in hard-to-access places.
Battery connectors suited to industrial applications
Manufacturer and supplier of passive components and interconnect solutions, AVX, has released the new 9155-700 series 2mm-pitch right angle board-to-board battery connectors, which are rated for 125VAC, up to 2A, and 5,000-cycle durability. The connectors have been designed to provide miniaturised, mechanically stable, high-integrity connections in harsh environment applications subject to high shock and vibration.
Connectors have maximum operating frequency of 6 GHz
Pasternack has released 18 new 4.3-10 connectors and adapters with maximum operating frequency of 6 GHz and VSWR as low as 1.08:1. Typical applications include custom cable assemblies, feeder cables, mobile communications systems, base stations, distributed antenna systems (DAS) and small cells. Pasternack’s new 4.3-10 connectors and adapters feature low coupling torque and low-PIM performance of -166 dBc typical.
Investment supports 5G development in North America
A significant supply agreement has been awarded to Prysmian Group from the US telecom company Verizon Communications to support the company’s US network expansion around a next-gen fibre platform that will speed the deployment of 5G services, while improving 4G LTE and other broadband capacity. The three-year contract is worth approximately $300m and will include supply of more than 17 million fibre kilometres of ribbon and loose ...
Wire-to-board connector replaces traditional terminal blocks
Designer and manufacturer of connector solutions, HIROSE, has launched a user-friendly, wire-to-board connector for LED lighting module applications. The KN27 series was developed to replace traditional terminal blocks in LED lighting module applications. The design eliminates the need to screw down the connection and check for loosened terminal block screws, and offers a more reliable termination that reduces installation variation, time, and co...