A Blog on Hirose DF13 Connectors
We are often asked to help customers with new designs of their cable assemblies and one common theme is making assemblies smaller enabling the overall product footprint to become as small as possible. One connector series we find most effective is the DF13 Series connectors from Hirose. The reason this connector series is easy to […]
Introducing UTS Connector Series from Souriau!
The UTS Series from Souriau is a fantastic range of connectors that are an affordable plastic version of traditional Mill Sepc Connectors. Packed with useful features these connectors are targeted for people that want robust IP68 circular connectors built to last but won’t cost a small fortune. One of the features we persoannly like the most is […]
Harwin’s Datamate Connector Series Now for High Current!
Harwin a company that is proud to say are a UK Manufacturer of connector systems have future developed their popular Datamate connector series by introducing the T-Contact raises the current capacity on compact 2mm pitch interconnection systems, with up to 8.5A per contact. This is great news for anyone that struggling to find a small […]
Two New Connectors From Bel Stewart
This Week I am introducing not one but two new connectors from innovators Bel Stewart how have developed a new range of RJ45 connectors for Cat 6 & Cat 6A Cables. For Larger OD Cables: The new large OD plugs are the latest addition to Stewart Connector’s extensive portfolio of modular plugs designed to support Gigabit […]
Amphenol FCI’s new Griplet® Connectors!
This week I want to introduce you to the new Griplet® Connectors from Amphenol FCI! These simple IDC Terminal is an ideal connector where space is tight and ease of installation is important. Each connector has a height of 3.7mm and a footprint of 4.0mm. Furthermore, this can replace the need for expensive terminals on PCB’s enabling […]
Introducing Molex ValuSeal™
This week I want to tell you all about the new Molex ValuSeal™ it’s pretty new so I’m quite excited to see how it does out in the industry. In short the ValuSeal™ is a IP65 a rated connector system with positive latching and integrated environmental seals. It is set to compete directly with other […]
Molex Ultra-Fit™ Power Connectors
If you are not already familiar with Molex Ultra-Fit™ Power Connectors then this is something you may find yourself using in the future. Similar to the Mini-Fit and the Micro-Fit series at 3.5mm pitch it fits snugly between the two. There are some great features within the connector series and I wanted to show you these […]
LVDS Cables: a simple guide
If you work with flat screens or integrate them into the products you manufacture, you will have used Low-voltage differential signalling (LVDS) cables. LVDS was introduced in 1994, and has become popular in products such as LCD-TVs, automotive infotainment systems, industrial cameras, machine vision, notebooks and tablet, and communications systems. The cables supplied by monitor […]
New JST Vibration Proof Connectors
In this industry it can be like waiting for a bus you wait for an innovation and two come at once. This week I am bring you not one but two innovations’ from JST bit aimed at vibration resistant applications. Good news as I like products designed for anti vibration as when designing in these […]
A Simple Guide on Cable AWG to Metric Conversions
We still live in an engineering environment where the use of AWG standard cables are prevalent mainly due to the fact that just like the US $, the American UL (United Laboratories) system is dominant world wide and generally more accepted globally than the British standards. (UL is a bit like our BS standard but […]
