Connectors are essential for establishing reliable electrical and signal pathways in electronics systems, from consumer devices to automotive and industrial applications. Recent innovations include high-speed data connectors, miniaturized interconnects, and rugged designs for harsh environments. With growing complexity in embedded systems and IoT deployments, demand for durable, compact, and high-bandwidth connectors continues to rise. As industries focus on signal integrity, power efficiency, and modular design, connectors are critical to enabling next-generation electronics, ensuring seamless integration and performance across global electronics manufacturing and product development.
TE Connectivity is moving to nickel-phosphorus coatings to reduce the CO2 footprint of its connector contact plating processes. Branding the plating stack Econidur, “according to TE internal analysis and calculations, in alignment with ISO standard 14067/14040/44, CO2 emissions decrease over 44% compared to palladium nickel plating, depending on layer thicknesses, performance level and connector type”, said the company. Is it ...
Mouser is now stocking TriMate rugged circular connectors from AirBorn, pitching them against larger legacy MIL-DTL-38999 connectors “while delivering equal or superior performance”, claimed the component distributor. These come in three mating-retention forms on the plug side: traditional 38999-style ratcheting tri-start threaded, push-pull latch, and break-away for quick de-mating. “Each plug type mates with the same receptacle to reduce manufacturing ...
Aiming at aircraft, Powell Electronics is offering high power connectors and cables from Glenair. The 972 series is designed for up to 2kVac, 1,500Hz and between 150 and 800A. With stainless steel bodies and shells, “the connectors feature a +230°C maximum operating temperature”, according to component distributor Powell, which added that rope-lay cables optimised for the connectors are available at ...
Distributor TME is offering high power automotive connectors for electric vehicles from Amphenol GEC. There are two ranges: PowerLok G2 are for battery and traction connections at currents up to 300A, voltage up to 1kV, and conductors up to 150mm2. Mated sealing is to IP67 PowerLok 4.0 G2 are physically smaller and for sensors and actuators at up to 60A, ...
The 2025 market for Data Centre Interconnect (DCI) technology is projected to grow 14.3% YoY to over $40 billion, says TrendForce. DCI enables high-speed data transmission across short to long distances between two or more datacentres Ciena leads in DCI deployment, with its telecom partners—Telia, e&, and Arelion—adopting the Wavelength Logic6 Extreme solution. Nokia’s PSE-6s optical engine achieves TB terabyte ...
In industries such as automotive, industrial automation, and heavy machinery, reliable electrical connections are crucial – especially in environments exposed to moisture, dust, and constant vibration. Harsh conditions can degrade traditional connectors, leading to system failures and costly downtime. This is particularly critical in applications like off-road vehicles, LED lighting, renewable energy installations, robotics, and construction equipment, where durability and ...
Automotive connectors play a crucial role in the circuitry of vehicles, as their dependability directly affects the overall functioning of the vehicle system. As the demands for automotive safety, environmental consciousness, comfort, and intelligence continue to increase, the requirements for automotive connector products have also intensified. These products now need to possess enhanced capabilities such as miniaturization, integration, resistance to ...
The Q1 UK connector market performed strongly, says ITSA, with sales up 11% up over Q4 2024 and up 7% on Q1 2024. The Book-to-Bill stayed positive at 1.10. Mass Transport and Data Processing both moutperformed. The order intake in Q1 of 2025 was the second highest since Q2 of 2022. There were some significant variations in market performance. Mass ...
Phoenix Contact has created a wire-to-board connector whose wires are initially installed using push-in action. Called the DD31PS series, they are effectively two connectors in one, with a end to match the on-board receptacle at one end, and push-in wire sockets at the other. They are all double-row connectors with a 3.81mm pitch and 4 to 20 positions. “The push-in ...
Aiming at factory automation, Binder has announced D-coded M8 panel connectors with pre-installed single wires. “We supply the single wires untwisted, allowing customers to twist them according to their application needs to achieve better transmission results,” said Binder product manager Guido Werner. “M8-D-coded connectors enable communication between controllers, sensors and actuators in manufacturing and process plants.” There are three versions, ...
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