Cables/Connecting

HARTING has introduced crimp versions of its popular line of Han HC 350 high-voltage contacts to speed the assembly of heavy-duty connectors.

The Ariane 5 space mission has just launched carrying two satellites to collect signals remaining from the Big Bang, which will rely on ultra-low-temperature electrical interconnects developed by Tekdata. The satellites on board are the Herschel Space Telescope, which is the largest optical space telescope ever launched, and the Planck satellite for radiation measurement. Planck’s instruments are capable of measuring radiation levels below two ...

AVX has expanded its wire-to-board connector product offering to include board-to-board connectors specifically designed for the LED lighting industry. Designated the 9159 Series, the cost-effective connectors provide design flexibility by providing both card edge (one-piece) and plug and socket (two-piece) interconnect options. The connectors feature a small footprint, making them ideal for applications where multiple printed circuit boards need...

Molex Incorporated has introduced the new Picoflex SMT Header with positive retention latches to provide a robust and reliable wire-to-board connection with increased retention force for rugged applications and high-vibration environments. Adding to Molex’s already extensive range of Picoflex connectors, which are suitable for many high-density applications where space is at a premium and power and signal are required, these more rugged ver...

Tyco Electronics has announced the introduction of its new 40 Gb/s Quad Data Rate (QDR) speed PARALIGHT cable assemblies in a Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP) connector format. This new cable assembly can run up to 100 meters, although longer lengths may be possible and are being evaluated.

The ITT Cannon 2 MM Modular CBC 20 is the latest addition to the company’s popular Tempus cable connector series. It has a two-part modular plug and receptacle structure that offers the interconnect headroom necessary to expand as design requirements change. Enginners will be able to use it to manipulate large amounts of data at greater speed in the layout of cable harnessing. The standard 4 row and 5 row cable receptacles include all the compo...

Milton Keynes based Multi-Contact (UK) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Multi-Contact AG Basel, the leading Swiss manufacturer of precision electrical and electronic connectors owned by Stäubli AG. Multi-Contact develops and manufactures state of the art connector technologies ranging from miniature electronic PCB connectors through to large electrical power connectors, including standard and custom designed solutions.

PEI-Genesis, the franchised distributor specialising in the rapid assembly of multi-pin connectors, has reached a significant milestone in the company’s history by achieving a worldwide annual output of over 8 million assembled connectors.

For those who want to export machines and plant to the USA, there is often no way around the requirement for the new NFPA 79 approval. This standard, which originated in the construction field, prohibits the use of some AWM cables (UL Recognized) in machines. Due to the very high fire-resistance requirement, NFPA 79 restricts the selection of cable materials used to PVC only.

With years of experience in the development and sale of standard and customised connectors, test & burn-in sockets and test contactors, Yamaichi Electronics has now reinforced its commitment for the small-to-medium sized cable assembly business.