How much should a Cable Assembly cost?
If you have ever designed or had a cable assembled at some point you have probably thought, how much should this cost? This is a question we are asked all the time and it is a lot easier to answer than you would think. But before I answer this question I’m going to tell a […]
A Blog on USB Juice Jacking and the connector that solves this problem.
If you have not heard of Juice Jacking before then put simply it is when you plug your devices such as mobile phone into the USB port of a computer for charging you are allowing that computer to see all of your data and potentially have your data copied. Many of us are used to […]
On UL Listed and UL Recognized cable
In a previous blog post I discussed UL Wire types. However, something that does seem to come up is the question of “What is the difference between UL Listed and UL Recognized?” The answer to this question is answered with the help of Lütze Ltd, a German manufacturer of cable specialising in the area of […]
A New Guide: MPO Fibre Connectors
One of the most useful innovations in the use of fibre optics for datacoms has to be MPO (Multi-fibre Push On) and this week I will be introducing you to this great and largely under used system. If you are not familiar with MPO fibre, it is a connector for cables with four to twenty-four […]
A Guide to UL Rated Cable
Like many others out there I sometimes find the choice of UL Cable overwhelming and choosing the right cable can be difficult given the choices available. For example, say you are making a product designed for the USA Market. You know you must use UL Rated cable, but what cable do you choose, and is […]
New Heatless Crimp Splices
While there are many splice connectors on the market there are none that provide an environmental seal along with their unique termination method and that do not require any heatshrink. Enter Carslile Interconnect with their revolutionary splice system. The problem with traditional splice connectors is the lack of environmental protection making repairs in applications […]
Lemo introduces very small high-density IP68 connectors!
Lemo, the connector company known for miniature connector systems designed for harsh environments and broadcast, has introduced its MM Range offering even higher density in these tiny connectors. This is a great innovation as many modern cables require more connections without compromising on space so the physical size of these connectors is crucial. According to […]
HDMI Cables – The Facts!
We have always said the HDMI Cables can be over priced and the latest BBC Watchdog Program has confirm what we have been saying! While normally you would expect things like gold plated contacts and more heavy duty cables to produce a better image quality with HDMI being digital these things make very little difference […]
A Blog on Linear Heat Detection Cable
Here is a product that I’ll bet you have never seen before – Heat-detecting cable manufactured by Patol Ltd! This is a revolutionary, innovative product that acutely detects heat with no electronics or sensors. The cable itself is the sensor. Mainly used in nuclear reactors and other no-fail applications, it comes in Analogue & […]
Nicab Ltd Invest in new Cirris CR+ Test Equipment!
We’re really happy to make today’s announcement as this major investment confirms our commitment to quality. We will now have the ability to provide more detailed tests on our clients Cable Assemblies & Harnesses, which will go further than many of our competitors standard tests of Continuity, Shorts, Crosses and Open Connections. The increased […]
