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 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 […]
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 Blog on Huber Suhner and how to amaze customers!
I have always had a soft spot for Huber Suhner connectors. They are so well made and have such an extensive range. It is fair to say that Huber Suhner operates in the top end of the RF Connector market. However, it must be added some of their products are working at the very […]
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 […]
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 […]
