The Dangers of Running Data & Power Cables in parallel
Unshielded Cables Ethernet cable performance capabilities have been enhanced by increasing the number of twists per inch in the cable, differentiating this number between each pair as well as through using improved insulation materials. These changes reduced the amount of crosstalk between conductors allowing operation at higher frequencies, reaching a maximum frequency of 250 MHz […]
New Guide to Ethernet Cat 5e & Cat 6 Testing Part II!
In our previous Guide to Cat 5e & Cat 6 Cables we discussed the main differences and briefly showed the complex test structure required for true full Ethernet connectivity. This week we are going to go into much more detail. Lets look at why the testing is so complex and why it is important that […]
New Guide to Ethernet Cat 5e & Cat 6 Testing!
Many of you will be familiar with RJ45 Cables in the Cat 5e & Cat 6 formats they are pretty much commonplace with anyone that has an office network or Broadband Router at home. However, for those of us in the manufacturing there is a whole lot more to these simple looking cables than meets […]
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 […]
Grey is the new Green with Amphenol Industrial Gray ZnNi Circular Connectors
Amphenol Industrial Gray Zinc Nickel (ZnNi) Circular Connectors provide Cadmium free RoHS compliant harsh environment plating. These ZnNi plating connectors were originally developed for Harsh Marine Environments and therefore feature a -65°C to +200°C temperature range as well as rated at 500 hours of salt spray. These connectors offer less than 2.5mΩ conductivity and consist […]
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 Blog on Common Cable Jacket Types
Many of you have seen the different cable jacket types but have you ever wondered what the difference is and why you would want to use one type over another? This week I want to explore the most common types and where you would expect to use them. Before we start I am not going […]
A Guide on Industrial v Mill Spec Connectors
In the world of interconnection there are two very similar series of connectors with their own specification and standards and they are very similar in application and specification. This is the industrial and military specification connectors. Recently there has been a drive in the MOD Industry to reduce costs while maintaining quality and the industrial […]
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 […]
