A Guide on Cable Flammability Ratings.

This week we are going to give you an overview of the different flammability ratings used in cables the aim of which it to help make better choices when selecting cables that best fit their end location or environment. Firstly what is a flammability rating?  The official definition is “UL 94, the Standard for Safety […]

Introducing the ix Industrial Ethernet Connector!

IX Connector

New products are launched all the time, some last the test of time others fall by the wayside as is the way with many new innovations in the fast paced world of electronics. The concept was first announced back in August 2016 with very little detail about how the connector system would look but now we […]

A Blog on Wire Crimping Terminology

For many of us in the manufacturing business there are many terms and acronyms we have to get our head around and this week I am going to introduce you to the terminology around wire crimping. Many of the following terms will be familiar to you however; do you really know what they mean and […]

USA Mains Power Cable Specifications

For many design engineers and purchasers the area of US Mains leads can be a minefield as unlike in the UK the American standards are a little more complicated. This Blog will guide you thought the various different type of cables and what the common abbreviations actually mean. Let’s start with the basics.   National Electrical […]

The Dangers of Running Data & Power Cables in parallel

Unshielded Cables Ethernet cable performance capabilities have been enhanced by increasing the number of twists per inch in the cable, differentiating this number between each pair as well as through using improved insulation materials. These changes reduced the amount of crosstalk between conductors allowing operation at higher frequencies, reaching a maximum frequency of 250 MHz […]

New Guide to Ethernet Cat 5e & Cat 6 Testing Part II!

In our previous Guide to Cat 5e & Cat 6 Cables we discussed the main differences and briefly showed the complex test structure required for true full Ethernet connectivity. This week we are going to go into much more detail.  Lets look at why the testing is so complex and why it is important that […]

New Guide to Ethernet Cat 5e & Cat 6 Testing!

Many of you will be familiar with RJ45 Cables in the Cat 5e & Cat 6 formats they are pretty much commonplace with anyone that has an office network or Broadband Router at home. However, for those of us in the manufacturing there is a whole lot more to these simple looking cables than meets […]

A Guide to Mil Spec Connectors

For many people working with high end, harsh & no fail environment connector systems, Mil Spec will be the system of choice. Their longevity and track record of reliability and known quality makes them an easy design for any engineer, however for non technical buyers the part numbering system can be baffling. The following guide […]

Top 10 Telecom Connecgttor Suppliers

In 2015, the top 10 companies for telecom sales had total revenues of more than $483 billion. Apple’s iPhone sales, at $155.5 billion, were nearly one third of the sales of all top 10 companies. Apple designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal media devices, and computers. It was initially known for its computers, but today its iPhone sales are three […]

Molex Ultra-Fit™ Power Connectors

If you are not already familiar with Molex Ultra-Fit™ Power Connectors then this is something you may find yourself using in the future. Similar to the Mini-Fit and the Micro-Fit series at 3.5mm pitch it fits snugly between the two.  There are some great features within the connector series and I wanted to show you these […]

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