Two cable innovations – revolutionary and useful (possibly)!
This week I bring you two innovations, one which could be a revolution and the other that is very useful. Starting with TE Connectivity’s new RJ Point Five data connector system which according to the marketing information could replace the traditional RJ45 connector. So let’s take a closer look. The port spacing is on a […]
A Blog on Branded v Generic Connectors
We are all familiar with shops own v branded products they are everywhere including the electronics and cable assembly industries. The questions I am going to be asking today is how do you know when it’s ok to go own brand/generic and does it make any difference anyway? Let’s take a look at the basic […]
Unprecedented Performance with Thunderbolt™ 3 over USB-C
Dubbed the “USB-C that does it all”, Thunderbolt™ 3 is proving to be a game-changer in how we think about connectivity and performance. As with any disruptive technology, there is bound to be some confusion about what this means for your current devices and how to ensure that you’re making the most of these new […]
New Guide on Cable Assebly Testing
This week we are discussing Cable Assembly and Harness Testing a subject that is probably one of the most impotent components of any cable assembly. When purchasing Cables, Harnesses & Looms the customer’s assumption is that all assemblies are tested, and quite rightly so. However, what are the differences in testing and why does it […]
Intel & Apple join forces to produce the Thunderbolt Optical Cable
It seems that right now thunderbolt and USB Type-C connectors are all over the electronics industry and seem to becoming the connector of choice for many PC & Tablet Manufacturers. As first reported in thunderbolttechnology.net Optical cables for Thunderbolt ports that enable faster data transfers over longer distances on computers such as Apple’s Macintosh will […]
New Innovation in Waterproof Interconnectivity from Molex!
For those of us in the cable assembly business finding waterproof connector systems can sometimes be a challenge as the options can sometimes be limited especially when limited space is available. Luckily Molex have come up with a innovative system the Mizu-P25™ Miniature Wire-to-Wire Connectors the Smallest to Provide IP67 Rating. According to Molex “The […]
A Blog on Ethernet Cable Types:
This week we are going to discuss Ethernet cable types as there are quite a few options available and come confusion on what to use and where to use it. Let’s start with the most common basic types these are: Standard Data Rate Cat 5e 10/100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps (Gigabit) Ethernet, bandwidth of 100 […]
A Guide to IP Ratings on Connectors
This week’s blog post is all about IP ratings on Connectors and the differences between the standards. So what are IP ratings and what do they mean? Well the simple answer is it is the amount the connector / product can get wet. For example, if you are designing a product like a industrial computer it is unlikely […]
IPC A-620 Standards on Cable Lengths
When manufacturing cable assemblies I often see drawings with no specific length tolerance, and – as we all know – with anything made by hand, even with the assistance of automated tooling, the finished length can vary. The question is, how much should a cable vary in length and what is acceptable? IPC A-620 has a […]
A Guide to Mill Spec Crimping
It is a fact that the very best of the best in crimping is Mill Spec Crimping as this standard of crimping is recognised, as IPC-A-620 Class 3. As we all know, this is the highest possible standard for cable assembly. Firstly, let us start with why Mill Spec Crimping is such high quality and […]
