UKCA Mark Deadline Extended
The implementation of the new CA mark for use in products sold in Great Britain will now take effect at the end of 2024. Here’s what you need to know. Great Britain is developing its own independent regulatory framework for goods sold in England, Scotland, and Wales. As part of this process, products — including […]
New, FIBERFOX 2CH Cable from Neutrik
Neutrik have launched their Fiberfox 2CH Connectors onto the market increasing the choice of available Expanded Beam Connectors. First, let’s discuss Expanded Beam as it’s still relatively new and many people are not aware of the benefits. Expanded Beam is a system where a fibre connection does not make a physical contact, instead there is […]
Binder M12 Feed Through Connectors
From the cabinet to the field – flexible feed-throughs for M12 and M12 PowerM12 and M12 Power control cabinet feed-throughs from binder ensure a robust and secure connection between the modules in the cabinet and automation components in the field. The combination of plug or socket as well as coding on each connection side allow […]
That is a tight fit! With Molex Pico-EZmate Connectors!
If you are working on a new design where space is tight or just need a low height from your wire to PCB Board connections, then you will want to check out the EZmate Connectors from Molex. A 1mm pitch connector one of the smallest from Molex’s vast range it has an astonishing low height […]
How to Choose a Screw-Machined Parts Supplier for Mil/Aero Product Development
Reliable, screw-machined parts help ensure the optimal operation of connectors employed in mission-critical applications. It’s important to select a supplier that understands the unique requirements of this market. High-precision screw-machined parts are critical components of advanced interconnect products. Screw-machined parts include PCB tail pins and sockets, crimp barrel pins and sockets, closed-entry solder cup pins […]
Ten things to consider when choosing a Coax Connector
Coax is still one of the most popular mediums for transmitting information and looks like it is here to stay. Developed in the 1880’s Coaxial Cable was invented by English engineer and mathematician Oliver Heaviside, who patented the design to aid in the development of long range communications. These days Coax still plays an important part in […]
Switches, Knobs & Push Buttons. The resilience of Physical Connections.
The arrival of the Smart phone and more importantly the touch screen was a massive leap not just in technological development but in a mental phase shift driving design away from the traditional physical push button. This was and still is an amazing and exciting development, but it comes with a price. Although strictly speaking […]
Five Technology Trends Driving New Connector Designs
The connector world is constantly evolving to support dynamic market trends. Emerging high-speed connectivity products are currently responding to a number of technology trends and, once released to market, will serve, inspire, and enable a multitude of next-gen, high-speed applications for many years to come. By Wayne Shockloss|December 15, 2020 As businesses and consumers demand […]
A Blog on Molex MultiCat Power Connectors with Precision-Machined Contacts
Molex renounced for innovation continues to build on their power delivery systems with the MultiCat Connector System, which boasts an impressive range between 4A to 40A. Using a range of connectors from in-line to circular I think this is well worth a look at in detail. So what makes this different? Firstly, Molex have opted […]
Choosing the Right Board-to-Board Connectors for Your Device
By James Dunbar on October 27, 2020 Consider robustness, flexibility, and processing requirements in your design to be confident that you are choosing the right board-to-board connectors for your application. A primary concern for device designers is how to get signal and power to the device in a way that doesn’t interfere with functional goals, […]
