Cables/Connecting
Radiall Licenses Amphenol as Second Source for R2CT Connection Kit
Radiall and Amphenol are pleased to announce that Amphenol is now a licensed second source for Radiall R2CT connection kits. As a second source, Amphenol will manufacture and market the connectors. R2CT connection kit provides a waterproof, sealed connection for fiber-to-the-antenna (FTTA), remote radio head equipment, and similar outdoor applications where a protected interface is needed. The field-installable kit provides low-cost sealing at th...
ITT ICS adds Nemesis lightweight mini-circular connectors to dynamic 3D modelling website
Leading global connector manufacturer and supplier ITT Interconnect Solutions has announced that its innovative new Nemesis connectors are now available as models on its 3D dynamic modelling website which went live at the end of 2010. This online resource enables design engineers to utilise a single interface to search for ITT ITC’s industrial, commercial, Mil-Spec and Hi-Rel interconnects, select from various output model formats and direct...
Molex introduces new Design Enhancements to its Impact Connector System
Molex has expanded its Impact Connector System with the introduction of new design enhancements and additional configurations to its Impact Orthogonal Direct and Impact Plus 85-Ohm Backplane connectors. Molex’s Impact products meet marketplace demands for high-speed, high-density connectors while providing the ultimate in signal integrity and design flexibility.
Larger housing extends versatility of Han-Yellock connector family
HARTING has extended the versatility of its innovative Han-Yellock connector family by introducing a new version - Han-Yellock 60 - with a larger housing that enables up to six connector modules to be incorporated.
Rutronik - FCI expands its terminal block portfolio
FCI has expanded its product portfolio with new plug and socket configurations, all ideal for industrial and instrumentation applications. The products are available now at distributor Rutronik.
IP67 Rated Plastic-Bodied Miniature Circular Connectors From Lane Electronics
Lane Electronics has just announced availability from stock of the Binder 720 Series of plastic bodied miniature circular connectors designed for applications where a rugged, waterproof cable to cable or cable to panel solution is required.
HUBER+SUHNER adds Acal BFi to its UK Distribution Network
HUBER+SUHNER has announced a significant addition to its UK distribution network with the appointment of Acal BFi, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of photonic technologies and specialist electronic components for wireless communications.
Molex Purchases Luxtera’s Silicon Photonics-based Active Optical Cable (AOC) Business; Partners on Future AOC Development
Molex today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Luxtera’s Active Optical Cable (AOC) business. Luxtera, the worldwide leader in Silicon CMOS Photonics, will transfer all aspects of its existing and future AOC business to Molex including current QSFP+ (Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable) 40Gbps Ethernet and InfiniBand products and customers. The acquisition immediately adds QSFP active optical cables to Molex’s portfolio o...
PCB adaptor offers direct board mounting of industrial connector
A PCB adaptor which allows direct board mounting of the Han Q 12/0 industrial connector has been introduced by HARTING. The new adaptor means that the Han Q 12/0 - the HARTING connector in the small Han 3 A series with the highest number of pins - now has the option of direct connection to device boards. In addition to the actual PCB adaptor, special versions of the Han Q 12/0 connector's male and female inserts for the PCB adaptor are being intr...
Molex extends CMC Sealed, High-Density Connection System with three new Headers
Molex has extended its CMC family with the introduction of a 154-circuit header in compliant-pin mount and 32- and 112-circuit solder-mount headers. Designed to perform in high-conductivity applications and in harsh environments, CMC is an industry standard interface used in automotive and transportation powertrain applications, including ECUs (engine control units), automatic gearboxes, suspension controllers and electric parking brakes.