A Blog on Disposable Connectors
In this era of green, environment friendly products there is still a need for disposable items. This week I am going to highlight Disposable Connectors and why we need them. The main application for disposable products is in the medical industry where, specifically, operating theatres are becoming increasingly more technology driven. Technology in the operating […]
European Customer Satisfaction Survey results
As first reported at connectorsupplier.com, the Bishop & Associates European Customer Satisfaction Survey Results are in and it makes for interesting reading! As you would expect the survey is both thorough and detailed. You can be sure the results are a true refection of the industry with the questions, in my view, being unbiased. I […]
Common Coax Cable Types
Coaxial Cable was first developed back in the late 1800′s along with many innovations and is still very much with us today. Although Coax has been around for a while it is still used in cutting edge technology. From it’s early uses in telegraph communications it is used today in mobile phones and high-end communication […]
Samtec Voted 1# Connector Manufacturer for Service
Did you know that For the eighth time, Samtec was ranked #1 in the Bishop and Associates “European Customer Survey Of The Electronic Connector Industry.” Samtec received the highest overall rating of the 43 connector companies surveyed. Just what makes them #1 in the eyes of their customers? One of the reasons is the quality of […]
A Blog on Cable / Connector Companies using Technology to help customers:
In previous blogs I have brought you Molex Connector.com and RS Design Spark (http://www.designspark.com/eng/page/designspark-pcb-home-page) where companies are leading the way in information delivery, specifically for the purpose of helping their customers. This week 3M enters the ring with their 3M Esperance newsletters. The content packed into these informative newsletters leads to more in-depth technical information […]
A Blog on the new TE Cloudsplitter Connecter System
This month TE Connectivity launched their revolutionary Cloudsplitter connector system, an Ethernet RJ45 connector with 250 watts of power over a single cable. For a number of years demand for Power Over Ethernet (POE) has grown in demand. However, traditional RJ45 systems are very limited as to the amount of power that can be delivered […]
A Blog on D-Type Connector Hoods
This week’s Blog, a guide to D-Type Connectors, is brought to you in association with MBS Components (http://www.mbs-components.com/) who are the UK’s leading connector & accessories distributor. If you are designing or making cable assemblies at some point you will have to decide which hood you are going to use. There are many options available […]
Helpful information from JST
Here is another great example of a connector manufacturer engaging with it’s customers in a practical way, using technology. JST has an on-line interaction portal where customers can ask questions and receive answers. Unlike normal FAQ sections on websites, there seem to have been some really great answers here to customers’ questions; from explanations over […]
A Blog on SVGA Cables
For most people wanting to connect a SVGA (Super Video Graphics Array) Monitor to a PC or similar device, it’s simply a case of going out and getting an SVGA cable job done. However, have you ever been faced with poor image quality on widescreen monitors or found there is a bewildering choice of cable? […]
TE Connectivity wins prestigious Desingcon award
And the awards just keep coming for TE Connectivity, with the latest award from Designcon for their STRADA Whisper connectors. Awarded ‘Best Interconnect Technologies & Components’ at Designcon 2013, it’s clear that there must be something in the STRADA series – so let’s take a closer look. According to TE The STRADA Whisper backplane family […]
