Take our Fibre Optics Quiz!
To complete my series of guides to fiber optics I am now going to give you a small quiz! There is no prize for your efforts, however, if you are brave enough to post your answers as a Comment below, I will give you a hero’s reception in my next blog. Multiple Choice Identify the choice that […]
Carbon nanotubes – a new interconnection technology
The future is here and it’s all about carbon nanotubes! We in the cable assembly business may all be out of a job as this amazing material does the same work as traditional copper based cables but at a much smaller scale. But don’t worry you’re job is safe for the moment as it is […]
Electric Cars are here, but what about charging them?
As electrically powered cars are made available and we read reports about many more being close to production, debates are still raging about a common standard for the plugs they use for charging. Isn’t there already a standard? Back in 2001, SAE International proposed a standard for a conductive coupler which was approved by the […]
A new future in UK Manufacturing
Further to my previous blogs on promoting UK manufacturing, I believe that last week’s budget acknowledged we need more skilled engineers and more manufacturing, specifically with cutting edge technology. There is a major part for us in the Electronics community to play. In response to the budget, Mike Wright an executive director at Jaguar Land Rover […]
Searching for green growth?
In this new economy the one area of positive growth set for the next few years will be renewable energy. We know there has been a lot of talk about this but there is good reason to be more positive about what the UK is doing right now. Many people are nervous about getting involved […]
Tyco introduce the new make your own connector!
Well there is good news for you! Tyco has introduced its FLATPAQ connector and the DOMINO series connector – the most modular products offered by the TE power interconnect team. In short it’s a modular system where you can mix and match to what ever configuration you choose! Here is a video that showcases the product: http://youtu.be/Ty6OB1w-LrE So now […]
Robots in space? The future now!
C&K Components’ launch Fast-Locking D-connector System for Satellite Applications. This innovation enables the user to install their connectors including hybrids onto PCB’s in a fraction of the time taken for traditional connectors. Although this system has primarily been designed for Satellite Applications I can think of many other industrial and Hi-Tec application that this could be […]
Simple IDC Connectors & Ribbon Cable Guide
I often find myself speaking to customers who are totally confused when ordering IDC Cables, which is understandable considering how complicated it is working out the pitch of the cable and connectors. For example a 2.54mm (0.1″) Pitch IDC Socket uses 1.27mm (0.05″) Ribbon cable. But worry no more here is my simple guide to […]
Green Christmas Gift Ideas
It is that time of year when we will be thinking about what to send our beloved customers and suppliers as a thank you for the great work you have all done this year. Rather than sending the traditional Christmas card with all the usual awaked discussions about should you say season’s greetings or happy […]
Renewable Energy latest products…
There is good news for the renewable energy industry as Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. has developed wiring than can conduct about 50 percent more current than existing superconductive cables, targeting power producers and medical equipment makers seeking more efficient delivery of electricity. The wires, known as high-temperature superconductors, are made using the metal bismuth and have zero […]
