A Blog on Han 1A Connectors
For anyone familiar with the Harting HAN connectors you will be pleased to learn about the introduction of their HAN 1A Miniature version of this robust industrial connectors. If you are not acquainted with the Han connectors, they are modular connectors that combine power and signal into one easy to assemble system designed for industrial […]
USB 4 Coming Very Soon!
The latest addition to USB Connectivity USB 4 is coming to a device near you very soon! Announced by The USB Promoter Group, which includes Apple, Intel, Renesas, ST Microelectronics, HP, Microsoft, and Texas Instruments we are going to see yet another upgrade of the USB C Connector system. The USB4 architecture is based on […]
A Guide On International Electrical Standards
Sometimes we are asked to supply cable assemblies to standards rather than specific manufacturers part numbers. If you are designing new products we understand how hard this can be. Questions such as what standards apply? and where in the world if the product likely to be used need to be asked. So here is a simple guide to the most […]
New! Universal Backshells For Circular Connectors!
Exciting news for anyone that has had problems with finding a backshell for Circular connectors! For many people this has been a real challenge when the OEM Backshell is not in stock! A lightweight & compact solution for Circular Backshells with a revolutionary design that accommodates a wide variety of cable sizes in one backshell […]
New Connectors for Harsh Environments
This week I am bringing you not one but 2 unusual connectors for harsh environments. Sometimes you see the odd connector series given a make over and re-configured for multiple uses and in the following blog you get M12 Connectors from Binder and True Connectors from Neutrik! Firstly Binder, well known for producing industrial circular […]
Introducing The Worlds Smallest Cable Gland!
Specialist German component supplier, Walter Logan, now offers the industry’s smallest cable gland, the PFLITSCH UNI Dicht cable gland system from PFLITSCH, the German industrial cable gland and cable routeing manufacturer. Responding to demands for smaller cable glands, the PFLITSCH UNI Dicht M4 cable gland has a mounting height of just 8.8mm (max) with a […]
Ultra High-Vibration Locking Coupling System From ITT Cannon
This week I am introducing ITT Cannon’s K-Lock System for connectors designed to withstand high vibration preventing this risk of accidental de-coupling. The K-Lock Connectors can withstand an unparalleled +100 g of shock & is resistant to +2,000 Hz of vibration, making this the ultimate in assured reliable continuous connectivity on critical connections. Typically, the […]
A Guide to UL Traceability and Identification
Anyone involved in exporting to the US will understand the importance of the requirements of Traceability and Identification of products according to the requirements of the UL Standards. For those among us that do not currently export to the US or are looking to make your first attempts at reaching the US Markets this will […]
A Blog on Fibre Optic Termination Types
In today’s high-speed networks fibre optics is increasing becoming a major player in new and upgraded networking infrastructures. In addition to this we are also seeing the adoption of fibre into electronics. In previous blog (http://nicab.co.uk/a-blog-on-expanded-beam-fibre-optics/) I discuss how expanded beam fibre is becoming very popular in high end harsh environment devices. This week I […]
Introducing Molex’s Edge Lock series
In a previous Blog I introduced Molex’s Edge Lock series (Click Here). The Edge series has been enhanced with the introduction of the Edge Lock Connector designed for low power applications but with the added feature of a positive locking system. Available in 2-8 Circuits, with current up to 3.0A and wire gauges of 22-24 AWG it […]
