USB Type-C is Coming soon
According to USB.ORG the development of USB of the new USB Type C Connector is well on the way, with the initial design under review by the very distinguished panel of members which will agree specifications. These are exciting times, I am sure you will agree! Some of the features we can expect are that […]
A Guide to making an in-line, wire to wire connections.
A question I am often asked is, ‘what is the best way to create an in-line wire to wire connection?’. I like this sort of question as it is good to be part of the design process and to help people with making the best decisions for them. Depending on the specifics, there are many […]
5 Reasons Cables Fail & How This Can Be Avoided
A well-designed cable, built by professionals used in non-harsh conditions should last a lifetime – literally your lifetime – so why is it that we sometimes hear about cables failing? Theoretically, they should have a much longer lifespan than most of the electrical goods/ electronics which they connect. 1: Right Connector Wrong Cable Many […]
New Strain Reliefs for TE Micro Mate N Lok
New product release from TE Connectivity. The Micro Mate N Lok has been given a strain relief – a simple, yet very effective, addition to this range. For some time we have wanted to see more strain reliefs in these types of products, especially when they are being used in environments where the environment […]
Weidmüller RockStar® Connectors
You want to be a Rock star, right? Well now you can, with Weidmüller RockStar® Connectors! Every now and then a new product comes onto the market that is similar to other products, in a competitive market, yet has one simple difference that blows away the competition! Enter the Weidmüller RockStar®, a range of […]
A Review of interconnection in 2013
The past 12 months have proven to be exciting, demanding, innovative and unpredictable – but that is manufacturing for you! As this is my last Blog of the year I, I thought I should see 2013 out with a review of the year’s outstanding moments. The year started with the continued use of CCA […]
A Blog on Cables returning to the UK for Manufacture
In the last 12 months we have seen a massive amount of Cable Assemblies and Electronics being brought back into the UK for manufacturing. This is great news, so let us take a look at why this shift, focusing specifically on Cable Assemblies. There are 5 main reasons for the re-partition of assembly work and […]
5 Reasons you will always need a cable
I am sometimes asked the question, “will cables become redundant when wireless takes over?” The answer is that, while wireless technology is a great technology, there are some things it just can’t do. Here is my top 5: 1: Power Wireless can not deliver power the way a cable can – when it comes to […]
A Blog on iPass+™ HD Interconnect System
Molex has further enhanced their range of IPass interconnect solutions with the IPass+ next generation of interconnect, designed to meet SAS-3 next-generation speed and density requirements. Molex is at the front of the pack in the drive to meet our ever-demanding need for speedy networks and according to their website, their iPass+ HD system, […]
A Blog on OM4 Fibre Optic Cable
A question I am being asked more and more is, “what is the difference between OM3 & OM4 Fibre Optic Cable?” Owing to the fact that we all just can’t get enough of the internet, love to watch films online and enjoy all other bandwidth-hungry applications, technology must evolve to keep up with our […]
