Ultrathin nanowire-based electrodes capture signals from nerve cells in brain

Electrodes operated into the brain are today used in research and to treat diseases such as Parkinson’s. However, their use has been limited by their size. At Lund University in Sweden, researchers have, for the first time, succeeded in implanting an ultrathin nanowire-based electrode and capturing signals from the nerve cells in the brain of a laboratory animal.

Samtec Tiger Eye screw-down connectors

Samtec’s line of Tiger Eye interconnect solutions has been expanded to include screw-down options.

Belden Lumberg Automation moulded M12 right-angle connectors

Advantech APAX 507x series fieldbus couplers

Advantech now provides a complete range of APAX products with the APAX-5071 Profinet Coupler, APAX-5070 Modbus Coupler and APAX-5072 EtherNet/IP Coupler.

element14 offers over 160,000 circular connectors for heavy-duty applications in Asia-Pacific

element14 has announced the expansion of its circular connectors offering to over 160,000 for military, commercial and industrial applications. The range for Asia-Pacific comes from manufacturers like Amphenol, ITT Cannon, Cinch, Souriau and TE’s Deutsch brand of products.

TE Connectivity Power4Net hybrid connectors

TE Connectivity’s Power4Net hybrid connectors are designed to be suited to the automation and control space and in machine automation applications that require a higher performance data connection and power of up to 10 A in harsh and challenging conditions and environments.

High pin-count M12 plug connector

Phoenix Contact has expanded its M12 flush-type plug connector range with high pin-count designs for PCB mounting.

Times Microwave Systems CST-300 all-in-one combination prep tool

The Times Microwave Systems CST-300 all-in-one combination prep tool is suitable for use with LMR-300 low loss coaxial cables.

Fischer Connectors push-pull FibreOptic interconnecting solution

The Fischer Connectors push-pull FibreOptic interconnecting solution is designed for good optical performance in extreme environments. The interconnecting technology offers the quality and stability needed for an optical link combined with robustness, easy mating and cleaning.

Turck TXL and TEL connectors and cordsets

Turck has introduced its own connectivity portfolio to its range of products. The product lines, TXL and TEL, are available with angled or straight M8 or M12 connectors.

Samtec Eye Speed HD I/O cable system

The Samtec Eye Speed HD I/O cable system features HyperTransport HT 3.1 performance and a space-saving design. Claimed to be the densest I/O cable system, it is designed for HT networking with easy product configurability and integration. The system is suitable for data storage applications including servers, blade servers, server clusters and embedded systems, and it provides vast modularity latitude between systems and subsystems.

UTG Metalok Bantam circular connectors

UTG Metalok Bantam plastic industrial circular connectors with metal coupling are a range of multiway connectors which solve the need for lightweight, robust circular connectors.

Mill-Max 4428-0-43-15-04-14-10-0 socket receptacle

Mill-Max has added a microminiature option to its organic fibre plug receptacle line-up.

ITT Cannon Trident Connector Crimp Contacts

ITT Cannon’s series of Trident Connector Crimp Contacts is now available from element14 Australia. Crimp contacts are said to offer improved electrical performance, strain relief and quality control compared to solder cup contacts.

Harting Han-Modular docking frame

Han-Modular docking frames are available in sizes 6 B to 24 B for use with docking applications in the IP20 range.