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 […]
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 […]
New Innovations in Medical-Grade cable
For those of us who are lucky to work in the higher ends of the electronics industry you will know what a responsibility it is to be part of the design and manufacturing process for Medical Devices. Part of the challenge is finding the right products for the job. Because medial is such a niche […]
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 […]
USB Type-C or 3.1 Has Arrived!
It’s finally here the USB Type C or 3.1 if you like. Adopted by Apple for their Macbook and the Google Chromebook laptops it’s hopefully going to make thing a lot simpler for a change. Here are the technical details: USB 3.1 Type-C cables offer a transfer rate of 10Gbps, which is double the transfer […]
A Blog on Crimping Termonlogy
If you ever wondered what people are talking about in conversations on crimping terminology when they come out with phrases like “Belmouth” or “Conductor Brush” then wonder no more. The following guide will give you all the info you need to fully understand everything there is to know about crimping terminology. BELLMOUTH (FLARE) The flare […]
On UL Listed and UL Recognized cable
In a previous blog post I discussed UL Wire types. However, something that does seem to come up is the question of “What is the difference between UL Listed and UL Recognized?” The answer to this question is answered with the help of Lütze Ltd, a German manufacturer of cable specialising in the area of […]
Lemo introduces very small high-density IP68 connectors!
Lemo, the connector company known for miniature connector systems designed for harsh environments and broadcast, has introduced its MM Range offering even higher density in these tiny connectors. This is a great innovation as many modern cables require more connections without compromising on space so the physical size of these connectors is crucial. According to […]
