Cables/Connecting
Advancing standards in USB technology
Back in April 2014, at the Intel Developers Forum in Shenzhen, China, the USB Type-C connector made its debut. Now commercially available, the connector features a particularly significant technical advance – it’s vertically symmetrical so it doesn’t matter which way up you put the plug into the socket.
Connector targets next-generation 400Gbps Ethernet applications
The zCD Interconnect System connector from Molex is available at Mouser Electronics. Offering a high level of integration, performance, long-term reliability and a compact form-factor that will help enable widespread adoption of 400 Gbps technology, the connector supports high-bandwidth, next-generation Ethernet applications in telecommunications, networking, and enterprise computing environments.
Industrial-grade shielded connectors expand portfolio
Shielded M8 connectors in three and four positions have been added to TE Connectivity's (TE) expanding portfolio of M8/M12 connectors for industrial automation and control applications. Technical and commercial support for the entire package is also being enhanced.
Connector range expands with protective grounding module
A dedicated protective grounding module is now available for the versatile CombiTac connector system. The new module is suitable for the system's conductive DIN housings and protects users against electric shock in accordance with the IEC 61140 standard.
Spring loaded pins suit automated assembly
Mill-Max announces a new option for automated assembly of spring-loaded pins with the introduction of removable pick & place caps. The new 806 series features standard Mill-Max spring pins with removable caps which keep parts centered in the carrier tape pocket, present a large round target surface for vacuum pick up and are easily removed after the soldering process. Some components, particularly individual terminals and pins, are poorl...
Dual source alliance to produce high-speed I/O connectors
A Dual Source Alliance (DSA) agreement has been announced between Molex and TE Connectivity (TE) to produce a new generation of high-speed Input/Output (I/O) and backplane connectors, and cable assemblies for data communications applications.
Fibre termination simplified with plug-and-play MPO cassette
An addition to the MIPP (Modular Industrial Patch Panel) family has been introduced by Belden, the MIPP Pre-Terminated MPO (Multifibre Push-On) Cassette. The cassette makes terminating fibre cables easy from initial installation to ongoing maintenance to ensure high levels of network availability and flexibility for evolving network needs.
Winning website delivers technically and visually
Receiving a double accolade in the 11th Annual W3 Awards for its new website, Harwin re-designed its site at the end of last year. The W3 Awards honour creative excellence on the web, and recognises companies and their creative and marketing minds behind websites, online marketing, mobile sites and apps, web video and social media.
Compact connector supports CAT5 cabling for industrial modules
A rugged I/O connector has been developed by Hirose which boasts a space-saving design that enables a size reduction of industrial modules. The IX Series connector provides a space savings of up to 65% compared to RJ45 solutions, and up to 28% compared to competing snap-in I/O connector offerings.
Waterproof micro-USB connector provides protection
CUI Devices announced the addition of a waterproof micro USB 2.0 connector to its USB product family. The UJ2W MIBH 4 SMT is a micro B type jack connector with an Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IPX7, offering protection from liquid and moisture in challenging environments. Thanks to its copper alloy contact terminals with 30 microinch (µin) gold over nickel plating and stainless steel shielding, the UJ2W MIBH 4 SMT is designed for h...