Cables/Connecting
Software selectable over a single connector
While the RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 serial standards are hardly new, combining them over a single connector creates challenges unforeseen when these standards were first drafted years ago. Jack Roan, Product Marketing Manager for Connectivity products at Exar, explores solutions in this article from ES Design magazine.
New RF Cable and RF Connector Catalogues from HUBER+SUHNER
Two new catalogues published by HUBER+SUHNER include all the latest additions to the company’s industry leading RF cable and RF connector product ranges. Both catalogues are available to view and download online as e-papers. HUBER+SUHNER is a technology leader in electrical and optical interconnectivity based on a unique mix of radio frequency, fibre-optic and low frequency technologies used across the communications, transportation, indust...
TTI adds TE heavy duty connectors to portfolio
A range of heavy duty connectors that combines the innovation of TE Connectivity with the expertise of its subsidiary German industrial connector company HTS, is available now from TTI. The high quality connectors are designed specifically for the industrial machinery, railway and electrical power utilities markets.
Cliff Electronics' “One Stop Power Connector Shop”
CLIFF Electronics manufactures a wide and versatile range of AC and DC power connectors for OEM, production-line testing, product burn-in and service applications. These will be on display at Productronica 2013. CLIFF will also be using Productronica to launch a new range of locking 2.1mm and 2.5mm DC plugs and sockets which have been introduced in response to increased market demand for secure power connections.
Coaxial test cables cover frequency range from DC to 26.5GHz
New from AtlanTecRF the ACW series of Coaxial Test Cables feature SMA and Type N connectors and cover the frequency range from DC up to 26.5 GHz with a propagation velocity of 77% and RF leakage better than 90dB at 18 GHz.
HARTING torque tools feature axial screw termination
HARTING has introduced a set of torque tools designed to ease the installation of its Han range of industrial connectors using axial screw termination technology. The introduction of axial screw termination technology for connecting fine stranded wires complements HARTING’s proven screw-termination technology with a popular field-termination technique that is easy to install and compact.
Straddle mount power connectors for thicker PCBs
FCI has increased the versatility of its popular High Power Card Edge product range with the new HPCE straddle mount connectors for thicker printed circuit boards. FCI’s original HPCE straddle mount connectors were manufactured to be mounted on the more commonly-used 1.57mm-thick PCBs. Engineers are now given more flexibility as FCI’s latest straddle mount additions, with their redesigned terminal tails, allow the components to be mou...
Belden sets standards at SPS IPC Drives 2013
Belden is presenting new products and services at SPS IPC Drives (hall 10, booth 120). As well as enhancing the productivity of systems and machines, these innovations – such as the new railway-approved Cat 7 Ethernet data cable – can also be used to implement additional applications. Innovations from the Hirschmann product range at the fair include a new version of the Industrial HiVision network management software, the OpenOCTOPUS ...
Using HUBER+SUHNER’s MBX RF Board to Board Connectors Described in Series of Tutorials
HUBER+SUHNER has published the first in a series of short tutorials describing the key features of its industry leading MBX miniature board-to-board and board- to-module RF connectors. The three tutorials, published on HUBER+SUHNER’s YouTube channel, illustrate how the MBX connector system works, the self-aligning features behind these blind mate connectors and understanding the difference between the connecting range and the radial working...
Amphenol introduces rugged new underwater connectors
Amphenol has today announced that it now offers a line of high performance, rugged and reliable underwater electrical connectors for deep submersion applications. The Submariner series of subsurface wet- and dry-mate connectors can be used in depths up to 6,000 meters (underwater pressure of up to 600 bar).