Cables/Connecting
The past, present and future of USB
The USB interface is a ubiquitous part of modern technology. For almost twenty years, USB and its variants have dominated the connectivity market. This whitepaper examines how USB emerged from the serial port chaos of the early 90s to its current domination of the market. Learn how to balance your power budget to achieve all of your device’s goals, while avoiding power-hungry pitfalls of USB connectivity.
Connectors enable automation components to be reliably powered
Building on its knowledge of valve connectors, Belden has released the recently developed Hirschmann GDM-series valve connectors. The connectors enable a wide range of automation components to be reliably powered and connected to the data network, which increases the overall productivity of machines and systems. The connection technology comes from Hirschmann’s tried-and-tested GDML-series.
Secure the connection between browser & web-server
An updated version of Segger's emSSL secure sockets implementation with both client and server capability, has been released by Phaedrus System. Needing only 7KB of RAM to support a secure connection between browser and the web-server makes emSSL suitable for operation on single-chip systems.
Cable product line boosted for immediate availability
RS Components has enhanced its stockholding of most-wanted product lines from Alpha Wire as part of a strategic initiative to ensure customers’ favourite products are readily available for immediate despatch and next-day delivery. In total, RS supports over 3,000 cable and wire product lines from Alpha Wire. RS has established an intelligent pro-active program to maximise support for all the best-selling Alpha Wire lines and ensure the most...
Magnetic jack connectors integrate ten sensitive discrete components
Extending its family of connectors, EDAC now provides connectors for telcomms, networking and entertainment applications with the addition of a range of magnetic jack connectors that integrate up to ten of the most sensitive discrete components inside a shielded RJ45 housing.
1.2mm wire-to-board connectors suit space-constrained PCBs
GradConn’s 1.20mm pitch wire to board range offers low profile mated height of 1.45mm above the PCB and its mating orientation makes it suitable for applications where space is at a premium. Available in 2-6 positions, horizontal PCB headers are polarised to avoid mis-mating, housings and headers are plugged together from above, which is easier for operators and allows mating in applications where a traditional end-to-end mating may no...
“Dual DC” power socket accepts 2.1 & 2.5mm plugs
Offering designers a single power socket for use in both USA and rest of the world markets, the patented “Dual DC” socket has been unveiled by Cliff Electronics. The socket will accept 2.5mm power plugs, standard in the USA, as well as the 2.1mm plugs used in all other markets. This simplifies design, purchasing and logistics as OEMs need only manufacture one standard product and purchase one standard power socket for all their needs.
EV socket contact enables automatable processing
The trend towards electromobility enables mobility not only for cars, but the entire electronics industry. Essential elements for the use of these vehicles are the charger plugs which ensure quick and easy 'refueling'. ODU’s single contacts are successfully used in this type of applications. The company's portfolio now includes the ODU STAMPTAC. The stamped and rolled socket contact enables automatable processing to be conducted by the auto...
TTI delivers SD/microSD cards & connectors from Panasonic & Molex
TTI offers the great combination of Panasonic’s SD and microSD memory cards with matching connectors from Molex. Built for ruggedised industrial and commercial OEM applications, Panasonic’s SD cards can operate in severe environmental conditions (temperature, electrostatic, impact and magnetic) and offer power failure robustness and program/erase endurance.
Wire-to-wire interconnect halve tooling costs
Now available in Europe through TTI are Molex’s Ditto Wire-to-Wire interconnects and pre assembled harnesses. By halving the tooling and operational costs of plug-and-receptacle power systems, the components increase cost-savings and operational efficiency of low-amperage consumer and lighting applications.