A Blog On Expanded Beam Fibre Optics
Many of you may be familiar with traditional networking fibre optics but you may not be so familiar with Expanded Beam Technology. This week I want to introduce you to a powerful system originally designed for use in harsh environments but can easily be adopted for traditional networking and OEM Product design where copper based […]
A Blog on FCC Cables
Many people when thinking of 2.54mm pitch connector systems will naturally think of Crimp or IDC systems using either Discrete Equipment wire or Ribbon Cables. The traditional systems are still a vital component in electrical / electronic interconnection and each has their own benefits. For example a crimp system allows you to choose larger wire […]
A Blog on HUBER+SUHNER’s Enviroflex Environmentally Friendly Cable
I’m always a passionate advocate for any innovation that reduces our impact on the environment so I am pleased to see major manufacturers leading the way in investing on new technology. HUBER+SUHNER say “High-temperature RG types contain PTFE and FEP. HUBER+SUHNER Enviroflex replaces these expensive, halogen-containing polymers with cross-linked PE and RADOX®. The temperature range […]
Belden’s New 4K Ultra HD Media Cable
Belden the goliath of cable manufacturing has produced what I believe to be a revolution in the distribution of Ultra HD distribution via traditional Ethernet cabling. One of the main benefits of the Belden cable is that it has one outer foil screen unlike Using a Cat 7 cable where each pair has a foil […]
Amphenol FCI’s new Griplet® Connectors!
This week I want to introduce you to the new Griplet® Connectors from Amphenol FCI! These simple IDC Terminal is an ideal connector where space is tight and ease of installation is important. Each connector has a height of 3.7mm and a footprint of 4.0mm. Furthermore, this can replace the need for expensive terminals on PCB’s enabling […]
JST JFA CONNECTOR (J300 Series (J-FAT))
This week I want to introduce you to the JST JFA connector series. We think it’s great because like most great things it’s simple in design and easy to use. With a 5.08mm pitch this connector series is designed for 18 – 14 awg wires and a great alternative to using terminal blocks or […]
Introducing Molex ValuSeal™
This week I want to tell you all about the new Molex ValuSeal™ it’s pretty new so I’m quite excited to see how it does out in the industry. In short the ValuSeal™ is a IP65 a rated connector system with positive latching and integrated environmental seals. It is set to compete directly with other […]
New! Acoustic Wall & Floor Cabinets!
Our Acoustic Wall & Floor Cabinets have been designed to offer the best sound proof enclosure possible. Using state of the art 34mm thick acoustic cladding, comprised of absorbent Class 0 fireproof acoustic foam laminates applied to both sides of a heavy layer sound barrier membrane. Using this level of acoustic cladding, allows us to reduce […]
Heatshrink v Neoprene Sleeving
We see many Cable Assemblies designed using sleeving and it’s fascinating to see how some design engineers will choose one type over another when either choice is OK for the assembly. Sometimes there is an obvious choice why you would one type so let’s look at the pros and cons of each type of sleeving: […]
A Blog on the history of electrical wire.
This week is the 170’th birthday of Thomas Edison inventor and all-round scientific superstar. But where would he be without the humble electrical wire? Often overlooked but without the vital important role that insulated electrical wire played in the development of electrical devices the modern electrical / electronic revolution would have never been able to […]
