A Blog on EZ Connectors by Times Microwave
Most people are familiar with Coax Connectors but you may not be totally familiar with the US Company Times Microwave however, they are a big company that have developed some leading-edge RF products. Notably Low Loss RF cable such as the LMR series cables delivering very powerful performance by use of the solid conductor and […]
New M12 Push-Pull Connector Standard
Molex, Phoenix Contact, Murrelektronik, and Binder are driving the standardization of a non-proprietary push-pull connection system. M12 Connectors are traditionally screw connectors however the new standard paves the way for push-pull interlocks. This is going to open up the M12 connector to many new markets such as products designed for harsh ambient environments. The interlock […]
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 […]
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 […]
LVDS Cables: a simple guide
If you work with flat screens or integrate them into the products you manufacture, you will have used Low-voltage differential signalling (LVDS) cables. LVDS was introduced in 1994, and has become popular in products such as LCD-TVs, automotive infotainment systems, industrial cameras, machine vision, notebooks and tablet, and communications systems. The cables supplied by monitor […]
New RFID Cable Ties from Hellermann Tyton
This Weeks Blog is sort of related to Cable Assembly in as much as I have seen a product that is quite literally a game changer. Hellermann Tyton have release their new rang of RFID Cable Ties immediately solving many identification problems and enable greater assembly information than available on tradition labels. There are three […]
Grey is the new Green with Amphenol Industrial Gray ZnNi Circular Connectors
Amphenol Industrial Gray Zinc Nickel (ZnNi) Circular Connectors provide Cadmium free RoHS compliant harsh environment plating. These ZnNi plating connectors were originally developed for Harsh Marine Environments and therefore feature a -65°C to +200°C temperature range as well as rated at 500 hours of salt spray. These connectors offer less than 2.5mΩ conductivity and consist […]
Contactless Technology Has Arrived!
TE Connectivity have raise the bar with new contactless technology and the future takes one step closer. ARISO Contactless Connectivity reliably delivers power, data and signal over short distances – even in those harsh environments. And because ARISO Contactless Connectivity can replace complex and expensive harness constructions and slip rings, it enables connectivity where previously […]
Amazon Removes Poorly Manufactured USB Cables
For those of us in the Cable Assembly business we are faced with low cost imports being sold in the UK market place enticing unsuspecting consumers to buy what looks like really cheap cables only to find out they either don’t work or worse fry your circuit boards/ devices. A recent example of this comes […]
