NEW! Connectors From IO Audio Designed toTake on Neutrik!
The power of branding is very strong with companies like Neutrik however, so is the price tag. When it comes to deciding on what brand to go with many factors are involved including quality and consistency of build. Price is also a significant factor in decision making and obligatory annual price rises from manufacturers questions […]
A Guide to the 5 Mistakes to avoid when designing Cables!
This week I want to discuss how easy it is to accidently design additional costs into new cables and how to avoid having to constantly re-design as the costs become too high. Many people when approaching the design are thinking about the function of the cable first however, the reality is they also work for […]
A Guide to UL Traceability and Identification
Anyone involved in exporting to the US will understand the importance of the requirements of Traceability and Identification of products according to the requirements of the UL Standards. For those among us that do not currently export to the US or are looking to make your first attempts at reaching the US Markets this will […]
Introducing Har-Flex® Mezzanine Connectors From Harting
Not normally known for IDC Connectors the Har-Felx introduce a high level of robustness into IDC Technology. According to their product specification they are smaller, more powerful and at the same time more robust is the credo in all areas on the way to I4.0. Due to the miniaturized design and the high variability of […]
5 Questions To Ask When Designing New Cable Assemblies
1: Are the components freely available? One of the biggest issues we have seen with new assemblies is the availability of the connectors or cable. This may seem obvious, but the amount of assemblies designed using hard to find parts is quite high. Engineers spend a lot of time finding the connectors they […]
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 […]
New RFID Cable Ties from Hellermann Tyton
This Weeks Blog is sort of related to Cable Assembly in as much as I have seen a product that is quite literally a game changer. Hellermann Tyton have release their new rang of RFID Cable Ties immediately solving many identification problems and enable greater assembly information than available on tradition labels. There are three […]
Contactless Technology Has Arrived!
TE Connectivity have raise the bar with new contactless technology and the future takes one step closer. ARISO Contactless Connectivity reliably delivers power, data and signal over short distances – even in those harsh environments. And because ARISO Contactless Connectivity can replace complex and expensive harness constructions and slip rings, it enables connectivity where previously […]
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 […]
New (ish) Product Innovations!
This week’s blog is all about innovation. However, the innovation I bring you is not new. I know this does not sound right at all, but keep reading. If like me you believe the best things are simple and done well you’ll love this new product innovation – the Souriau Hermetic Feed-through (Solder Contacts on […]
