Cables/Connecting
Coaxial connectors are IP67 and IP68 rated
Distributor Rutronik has presented the new Nautilus N connector of GradConn’s popular Nautilus range. These IP rated coaxial connectors and cables assemblies are available on Rutronik's website. The new Nautilus N connector variant is available in rear mount configuration. Its internal seal and O-ring prevent ingress through the inner contact and through the panel.
Structured connectivity and the future of AV
Joseph Cornwall, an Audio Visual (AV) expert for Legrand’s C2G product line, discusses how AV still has a part to play in a connected and modern infrastructure, and the emerging technologies that will shape the future of AV.
Cable assembly ensures reliable grounding for indoor lighting
A quick and reliable way to ground equipment in applications such as lighting fixtures, HVAC equipment and signage, has been introduced by TE Connectivity (TE), the Ground Clip cable assembly. A grounded light fixture helps provide safety when a wiring circuit malfunctions by ensuring that the fixture will not carry electrical current that can harm an individual. TE’s Ground Clip assembly allows for fast and easy installation...
Hot-swappable SMC connectors reliably protect electronics
With the addition of a 1.27mm pitch with hot-swappable variants, ERNI Electronics has extended its comprehensive SMC connector family. These connector versions feature late mate contacts to permit reliable system swapping during operation and/or with applied electric voltage in industrial applications or in cars. With 'hot swapping/hot plugging', the electronics are reliably protected by following a defined sequence of signal, ground, or power co...
Connector distributor boosts value-added manufacturing
Aerco has increased investment in its value-added manufacturing capabilities that enhances its range of services and increase the level of commitment to its UK customers. Aerco has been a major supplier of Smiths Interconnect advanced technology connector brands for some years, and has now increased its stock holding of Smiths Hypertac HPD, HPF and HPH ranges of high-reliability PCB connectors to over £½million.
Harwin and Festo team up to make better connections
The family owned, British manufacturer Harwin, produces high quality connectors for electronic applications. When the company was investing in a new production line for its premium Gecko range, Harwin chose Festo technology to deliver the high levels of automation and flexibility it needed.
Board-to-board connector ensures correct and safe mating
A versatile board-to-board connector system has been launched by Hirose that combines specialised floating contact alignment with a high-current carrying capability up to 25A. Part of the FunctionMAX connector family, FX30B series has a contact design that can absorb misalignment up to ±0.3mm in the X and Y directions and 1.0mm in Z direction. This is particularly beneficial when multiple connectors are used on the same PCB, as the fl...
PushPull interface enables direct Ethernet transmission
A PushPull interface has been added to HARTING's M12 PCB angled D-coded connector, not only enabling direct Ethernet transmission from the cable to the printed circuit board but also leading to considerable savings in assembly time. The new M12 PushPull PCB connection comes in an angled D-coded female variant which facilitates the use of space-saving switches with Fast Ethernet communication at up to 100 Mbit/s.
Gaskets offer great protection for cable assemblies
Tom Hennessey, Business Manager for cable assemblies at GTK UK, strongly believes the benefit of integrating silicon gaskets into connector and cable assembly designs that are being used in harsh environments should not be underestimated. As, when designing cable assemblies for use in harsh environments where dust, particle or moisture ingress is a concern, many engineers place a great deal of focus on the specification of the connector, the...
In-house manufacturing shaping the future for UK company
A privately owned family business, Harwin, was founded back in 1952 by Patrick De Lazlo and his family. Now his son Damon is the CEO of the connectors company, and this year Harwin has been awarded EN 9100 certification. The high reliability (Hi-Rel) connector manufacturer has demonstrated a commitment to the aerospace industry which has been recognised through its supply chain excellence.