Interconnect system
01 January, 2009Samtec has expanded its Micro Rugged product range with a 0.8 mm pitch terminal and socket interconnect system with high reliability and multi-finger Tiger Eye contacts.
RFI filter with IEC connector
06 December, 2007The Schaffner FN 9233 RFI single-stage filter with IEC socket connector has added some 6 dB of additional differential and common model attenuation compared to earlier Schaffner models and many competitive products in order to provide a much improved safety margin necessary for meeting EMC compliance, in particular for tough applications including higher frequency SMPS devices.
Push-pull connector
01 February, 2006ODU Connector Systems of Germany has appointed Clarke & Severn Electronics as its new partner in Australia. ODU specialises in cylindrical connectors for medical & scientific applications in its Mini-Snap, Mini-Snap PC and Medi-Snap series and High Power/Mixed Combination matable connectors in their MAC (Modular Attachable Connector).
Where in the world do connectors fit?
05 December, 2005 by John MacWilliams, Senior Consultant & Analyst, Bishop & AssociatesWhether you design or purchase connectors, understanding connector technology and discussing technology trends requires a basic look at where connectors fit into the world of electrical/electronic applications. This article explains that relationship
Bus cables to D-sub
04 November, 2005Horizon Electronics can reterminate bus cables to D-sub connectors in small volumes.
Connectors down
16 April, 2005The World Connector Business Index (CBI) dropped in December to 3.191 from 3.423 in November. All regions dropped except China, which is now 3.531 from 3.509 in November. Japan is still below 3.000, but improved slightly to 2.901 in December from 2.895 in November.
Changing industry for connectors
17 January, 2005A research report providing a description of the major connector initiatives and their impact on technology driving the connector industry has been published by Bishop & Assoc in the US. The aim of the report is to create a resource for understanding the new technologies, their purpose and uniqueness and to provide a basis for determining their viability in an ever-changing world of electronic systems.
Tab connectors
12 October, 2004The AMP PIDG tabs consist of a solid metal tab with plastic insulation on the crimp end. The metal support sleeve under the insulation crimps tightly onto the wire insulation, providing good grip in high vibration.
Interface link
12 May, 2004National Instruments has announced MXI-4, a high-speed serial interface link compatible with the latest PCI standards commonly found in high-performance servers and workstations.
Field terminable connector
17 December, 2003Molex Premise Networks has released Xpress-Lock - the field terminable MT-RJ connector, designed in accordance with the industry FOCIS intermateability standard (TIE/EIA-604-12).
Electronics Interconnect Technologies Forum launched
04 March, 2002In a move which will raise the profile of the Australian printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing industry, the chief executives of Australia's six major PCB companies have launched the Interconnect Technologies Forum (ITF).
