Cables/Connecting
Simply connect for IP65, twist once or twice for IP67
The push-to-lock mating feature of the Brad MX-PTL M12 cordset from Molex makes it easy to use, with industry-standard M12 receptacles and much less twisting required than traditional threaded connectors. End users, including machine builders, integrators and OEMs, simply push the cordset into a female M12 receptacle to meet IP65 Ingress Protection on their connections.
Ethernet lightning protection device is outdoor rated
An outdoor-rated lightning protection device, supporting both PoE and non-PoE enterprise installations, has been released by Microsemi. While enabling data streams of up to 10/100/1000mb/s and PoE levels up to 95W, the PD-OUT/SP11 single-port device protects all eight wires of the Ethernet cable.
EMI filters are resilient against harsh environments
Astute Electronics is launching a new EMI filter technology through its newly-launched franchised electro-mechanical component distribution division. The silicone rubber filters can be designed-in or retrofitted into existing connectors very simply, even in the field, providing an effective EMC solution that will survive extreme environmental abuse.
Intelliconnect offers phase matched cable assemblies
The Cable Assembly division of Intelliconnect now offers phase matched cable assemblies. This allows customers to specify the electrical length in time or degrees at the frequency of operation for a specific cable assembly. Phase matching of a cable assembly is essential when connecting to multi-channel receivers as it is important for discrete channels to match and track each other over frequency of operation.
Overmoulded cable assemblies suit harsh environments
GTK offers a value-added service to customers, assisting with the design and manufacture of overmoulded cable assemblies. Overmoulding technology provides a number of design and environmental benefits for cable assemblies, making them more robust and able to withstand harsher environments.
High voltage connectors handle harsh environments
Aerco now supplies the Cavotec range of heavy-duty, high voltage, high current connectors designed for applications in the aircraft maintenance, mining, petrochemical, marine, heavy lifting and offshore and land-based oil and gas industries. Providing high current and high voltage solutions with versions rated at 690V, 660A, 7.2KV, 500A, 12KV, 500A, the range caters for 240 to 300mm2 cable sizes and push-pull coupling versions for frequent mating...
Hybrid connectors are flexible & backwards compatible
Claimed to provide more flexibility than traditional power connectors, the Minitek Pwr Hybrid 3.0 and 4.2 connectors have been released by FCI. Alongside dual row power circuits, the 3.0 and 4.2 configurations are available for 2-24 power circuits and 2-12 signal circuits for wire-to-board applications. Crimping and removal tools are provided for wire harness assemblies, while vertical wave soldering headers are offered in through-hole configurat...
A simpler solution to home A/V
Anyone who has contended with too few power sockets or HDMI inputs, cables that are too short to reach your surround sound speakers, or too many remote controls will probably welcome the idea of a simpler solution to home A/V. Philip Ling, ES Design magazine Editor, takes a look at some contenders.
Assemblies offer copper & PCB circuitry benefits
Designed to minimise impedance discontinuities in high-speed military and aerospace data and telecomms devices that are intended for use in harsh environments, the Rigid Flex Circuits and Assemblies have been released by Molex. The assemblies feature the company’s rigid flex circuitry which combine the benefits of flexible copper circuitry and rigid PCB circuitry into a single power and signal solution to provide higher reliability at ...
Connector solution focuses on LED lighting
The UTL Power + Control connector series is designed for luminaires and urban lighting systems installed both outdoors and inside buildings. Engineered specifically for LED lighting, it is a harsh environment connector solution that transmits both power and RS-485 data and is ideal for applications involving DMX lighting-control protocol.