Cables/Connecting
NEC to build 'SKR1M' submarine cable system in Malaysia
NEC has announced the signing of a contract with Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) and TT dotCom Sdn Bhd (TTdC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of TIME dotCom Berhad (TIME), to construct the Sistem Kabel Rakyat 1 Malaysia (SKR1M), an optical submarine cable system that will connect Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.
PCB power connector delivers up to 200A
Amphenol Industrial Products Group now offers a compact, high current PCB power connector that enables power delivery of 35 to 200A. Amphenol's SMT Radsert offers a flexible design that can accommodate any dimensional constraint and stack height. Suitable for use in energy storage systems by power supply manufacturers and data center equipment manufacturers, these board-level connectors feature a small footprint, presenting unlimited PCB layout c...
System differentiates powertrain & body electronics applications
Molex LLC now offers its MXP120 sealed connector system for both safety and non-safety electronics applications. For non-safety powertrain and body electronics applications, the MXP120 sealed connector system is available in black outer housings, while for safety applications the connectors and receptacles have distinctive yellow outer housings.
Industrial power connectors are P44 & IP67 rated
Designed for use in harsh industrial, commercial and data centre applications, the Amphe-309 series of industrial power connectors have been introduced by Amphenol Industrial Products Group. The P44 and IP67 rated devices provide safe and reliable portable electrical connections for the most extreme environments.
Touch switches make robust, reliable UIs
Molex LLC capacitive and metal touch switch solutions provide robust, reliable custom UIs. Vertically integrated Molex design and state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities facilitate fast time-to-market on custom capacitive and metal switches with a wide range of design options. Molex custom capacitive and metal touch switches offer excellent immunity to environmental conditions, including resistance to EMI.
Aerco plugs into rail infrastructure market
Aerco has been appointed as a UK stockist for Saffron Walden-based, LPA Connection Systems and now holds a range of high-reliability plugs and sockets designed for use in rail infrastructure and other industrial applications. LPA connectors are preferred products in many rail projects, including Crossrail with some having gained London Underground’s 1-085 approval.
EuMW 2015: Cable assemblies make debut in Paris
Three new top performance cable assemblies are due to be unveiled next month at European Microwave Week In Paris (September 6-11) by HUBER+SUHNER. The company will demonstrate its extensive expertise in RF with the launch of new products from its SUCOFLEX range designed for the space, defence and test & measurement markets.
Spring clamp connectors accelerate wiring installation
The SP06 range of pluggable spring clamp connectors from METZ CONNECT that allow users to make rapid and reliable wiring installations is on sale at Farnell element14.The METZ CONNECT “Push In” technology allows solid core cables and stranded cables with ferrules to be inserted directly into the connector without the need for any tools.
Cable gland simplifies installation & maintains IP68 rating
Hylec-APL has announced that its recently-patented Kwik Fix range of cable glands features a locking mechanism that requires access from one side of the panel only, without special tools, yet still achieves IP68 sealing. Kwik Fix cable glands also have a wide -20 to +100ºC operating temperature range so they suit many applications and conditions.
Connectors save space, weight in tough enviroments
The RADSOK Power to Board product line developed by Amphenol is on sale in Europe at TTI. The portfolio offers many options for delivering high current and single-point connections to PCBs, all incorporating Amphenol’s proprietary RADOK technology, which is designed specifically to meet demand for higher current, more efficient power connections to achieve greater system integration.