A Blog on Smart Connected Textiles
The vision of technology integrated into clothing may not be as far away as we think as TE have announced that they have developed a concept proving that woven materials can be made to act as simple circuits. Imagine a future where tech can be worn and possibly charged as you move. Although this is […]
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 Blog on Han 1A Connectors
For anyone familiar with the Harting HAN connectors you will be pleased to learn about the introduction of their HAN 1A Miniature version of this robust industrial connectors. If you are not acquainted with the Han connectors, they are modular connectors that combine power and signal into one easy to assemble system designed for industrial […]
A Blog on Cables in 5G Networks
With the launch of 5G in the UK a lot of questions are being asked about the role that cables will play in the future. In this week’s Blog I am going discuss the future of cables in 5G Networks. Whilst many people think of 5G as a wireless network it is only wireless from […]
NEW! Traceable Fiber Optic Patch Cords From Amphenol
Here is a product that will light up your day! Anyone that has had to trace cables in patching bays will know the pain of trying to identify where the cables are patched if they are not labelled wich is nearly always the case! Enter Amphenol’s Traceable Fiber Optic Patch Cords an easy way to […]
USB 4 Coming Very Soon!
The latest addition to USB Connectivity USB 4 is coming to a device near you very soon! Announced by The USB Promoter Group, which includes Apple, Intel, Renesas, ST Microelectronics, HP, Microsoft, and Texas Instruments we are going to see yet another upgrade of the USB C Connector system. The USB4 architecture is based on […]
Category 7 Metal RJ45 Outdoor Industrial GigE Capable Cable Assemblies
Sometimes in this industry it’s like waiting for a bus, you know wait for ah while then 3 similar designs come along all at once! In a recent Blog I showed you the TERA Ethernet system from Simeon. This week I bring you the Category 7 Metal RJ45 Outdoor Industrial GigE Capable Cable Assemblies from […]
A Guide On International Electrical Standards
Sometimes we are asked to supply cable assemblies to standards rather than specific manufacturers part numbers. If you are designing new products we understand how hard this can be. Questions such as what standards apply? and where in the world if the product likely to be used need to be asked. So here is a simple guide to the most […]
TERA Category 8.2 Ethernet System
Just when you think we have reached peak Ethernet with the 8 Pair Ethernet cable something arrives that pushes the envelope further. The Terra System from Siemon provides Ethernet Network Connectivity delivering a whopping 40G per second up to 30M. Offering a backwards compatible RJ45 Connector system it will easily incorporate into existing RJ45 Network […]
New! Universal Backshells For Circular Connectors!
Exciting news for anyone that has had problems with finding a backshell for Circular connectors! For many people this has been a real challenge when the OEM Backshell is not in stock! A lightweight & compact solution for Circular Backshells with a revolutionary design that accommodates a wide variety of cable sizes in one backshell […]
