Connectors

Binder has introduced Cat6A data rated cables terminated in M12 circular connectors for rail, other transport, and agricultural applications. “Our connectors will be used in backbone communication structures with high data rates as well as in passenger infotainment systems,” predicted product manager Dieter Sandula. In rail and transport applications, “mechanical robustness and fire safety of materials are particularly significant challenges. ...

Yamaichi is aiming at many-cell battery monitoring with a board-to-cable connector for FFCs (flexible flat cables) or FPCs (flexible printed circuit boards). It is a two part connector: one part for the board, and the other a stiffener assembly through which the flexi threads. The stiffener has a push-button locking mechanism to hold the flexi into the board part (see ...

Mouser is offering PCIe 5.0 cable-to-board connectors from Molex that provide 12 power pins and four signal pins. “These connectors comply with the latest PCIe CEM 5.0/6.0 specifications and support devices requiring AIC [ampere interrupting capacities] of up to 675W”, according to the distributor. The 600V (dc or peak ac) 9.5A power pins have 5mΩ resistance and suit 16 AWG ...

Expanded beam optical (EBO) connectors by ODU are based on 3M’s sliding ferrule design and overcome the limitations of current fibre optic connectivity, said the company. “MT connectors are high density, for small, lightweight connectors but they also require high maintenance levels and have low durability,” explained Thomas Mittermeir, strategic business development manager, ODU. The company has introduced micro lenses ...

Same Sky has added 40 high-reliability models to its pogo pin selection. “The CPG family of pogo pins offers gold plated contacts for high reliability, with mating cycle ratings now up to 20,000 cycles,” according to the company. They come in surface mount, wire mount and through hole varieties, with initial operating forces across 10 to 125g, mid-compression forces from ...

Amphenol RF has expanded its TNC product series to include additional configurations in both standard and reverse-polarity. These new cable-mount connector options are designed specifically to accommodate flexible micro-coaxial cable types including 0.81, 1.32 and 1.37 mm and RG-178. TNC connectors feature the secure threaded coupling mechanism which allows for increased reliability in vibration-intense applications such as industrial equipment, wireless ...

Binder has announced new angled panel mount connectors for highly compact connector systems within confined spaces. The circular industrial connector specialist says applications for its latest M5 connectors include automation and robotics, as well as in measurement and control technology. For example, uses cited by the company include industrial camera technology, sensors for automation, analytical devices, cobots, and drones. Protection ...

Samtec has designed a series of surface-mount board-to-board connectors that can handle 28Gbit/s NRZ signals and are only 2mm tall when mated. SLH/TLH Series “offer connections in high data rate rugged environments such as automotive, industrial IoT, robotics, military and aerospace”, it claimed. TLH is the part with the narrow raised ridge along the center, and SLH is the part ...

Hirose has designed a two-part FPC/FFC-to-board connector for harsh environment applications including automotive. “Featuring a center lock design, the TF70 Series allows for one-handed insertion and removal, with a locking strength of more than 40N. A guide key prevents mis-insertion, and a clear tactile click indicates complete and proper mating,” according to the company. There are 50 contacts, on a ...

Connector technology is powering the EV boom, argues Dawn Rogers, while Achim Raad advocates tin zinc J coating for military use. The IEA’s latest Global EV Outlook report reveals a surge in electric vehicle (EV) sales, which are projected to reach a staggering 17 million units by the end of 2024. This marks a significant milestone in the automotive industry ...