Cables/Connecting
5000 mating cycles endorse connector durability
Molex’s USB 3.0 (also known as SuperSpeed) Type A connectors that meet high- durability class requirements of 5,000 mating cycles can now be ordered from TTI. The devices are for use in computer, consumer and car product applications. The USB 3.0 connectors are halogen-free for environmental sustainability and support high, IR reflow temperatures of up to +255degC while maintaining solder mount compatibility.
Connector system supports data rates up to 25Gbps
Expanding the company's high-speed connector portfolio, ERNI electronics has introduced the ERmet ZDHD family. The high density high-speed connector system, which supports data rates of up to 25Gbps, is available in 4- and 6-pair male and female versions.
Power elements allow double-sided assembly
Power elements, featuring a compact design, have been released by Würth Elektronik ICS. The PowerPlus elements, which consist of a punched brass base body and a stainless steel screw, allow double-sided assembly of power supply elements in the same position. Achieving torques of 1.8Nm with the M4 thread and up to 42Nm with the M12, the screw is claimed to enable a higher torque than other high-current contacts.
Cords target high-intensity cleaning processes
Cord sets, specifically designed for high-intensity cleaning processes, have been released by Belden as part of it's Lumberg Automation portfolio. Featuring gold-plated crimp contacts and IP67, IP68 and IP69K certification for ingress protection, the Wash-Down Cord Sets are claimed to withstand the high-shock and vibration found in industrial environments.
Connector system slims down to meet LCD screen demands
An ultra-narrow connector system was created to meet the demands of thinner LCD screen designs by saving more PC board space compared to existing connectors is now available at Mouser Electronics. The IllumiMate 1.00mm Pitch Wire-to-Board Connector System and the IllumiMate 1.25 Wire-to-Board Connector Systems from Molex offer the smallest size and widest variety of low-power options and mating configurations of any similar system for application...
Intelliconnect expands cable assembly service
Following considerable business growth since its launch 18 months ago, Intelliconnect is expanding their cable assembly service by relocating to a new facility and investing in additional production equipment.
BTB connectors save space in portable mobile devices
Featuring 0.35mm pitch, the ultra-low profile SlimStack SSB6 SMT microminiature Board-to-Board (BTB) connectors have been unveiled by Molex. With a compact size of 0.60x2.00mm, when mated, the connectors save space in the compact packaging of smartphones and other portable mobile devices, as well as a wide range of surgical, therapeutic and monitoring medical devices.
Connectors' wire and housing seal achieve water resistance
A water resistant in-line connector series, designated the DF62W Series, has been introduced by Hirose. The water resistant connector series has a simplified, slim design and smooth contour for connecting inside small spaces. When mated, the IP67 rated series has dimensions of 27.10mm x 10.20mm x 12.00mm.
Aerodynamic DDR4 DIMM sockets offer choice for designers
Designed to allow design engineers more options and improved performance, Molex Incorporated has introduced its DDR4 DIMM sockets in both aerodynamic and standard versions. The aerodynamic socket features a through hole termination style and streamlined latch and housing feature for better airflow and space-savings. The standard version features three termination styles: press-fit for solderless processes, surface mount technology for e...
Surface-mount D-Sub connectors are extremely robust
Featuring large surface soldering brackets to ensure a high retention force on the board, ERNI Electronics has a series of D-Sub SMT connectors. The company has claimed that these connectors further improve the robustness and reliability of D-Sub I/O connectors.