New Strain Reliefs for TE Micro Mate N Lok

  New product release from TE Connectivity.   The Micro Mate N Lok has been given a strain relief – a simple, yet very effective, addition to this range. For some time we have wanted to see more strain reliefs in these types of products, especially when they are being used in environments where the environment […]

A Blog on iPass+™ HD Interconnect System

  Molex has further enhanced their range of IPass interconnect solutions with the IPass+ next generation of interconnect, designed to meet SAS-3 next-generation speed and density requirements. Molex is at the front of the pack in the drive to meet our ever-demanding need for speedy networks and according to their website, their iPass+ HD system, […]

A Blog on Positive Growth in the Connector market

  Unless you have been living under a rock for the past 4 years you will have noticed that the market for interconnection products has been through a rough time.   However, the time has now come to start believing that the future is bright and that things really are on the right track – here […]

A Blog on Cable / Connector Companies using Technology to help customers:

In previous blogs I have brought you Molex Connector.com and RS Design Spark (http://www.designspark.com/eng/page/designspark-pcb-home-page) where companies are leading the way in information delivery, specifically for the purpose of helping their customers.   This week 3M enters the ring with their 3M Esperance newsletters.  The content packed into these informative newsletters leads to more in-depth technical information […]

A Guide to Super Flexible Cable

In most cable applications the choice of cable is simple – Screened, Unscreened.  Multicore or Multipaired. Usually cables are fixed and do not move. However, what if your application requires contact movement?  When you start to think about it, there are many applications where constant movement is required; from a cable attached to a Robot […]

Contactless Connectors? The future is here!

The revolution has begun! That’s right, the future is here and you heard it here first!  In the beginning there was wireless data communication, and then there was connector-less charging ; now TE Connectivity has produced Contactless Technology. This new technology allows for the transition of Power & Data between contactless points that can operate […]

A blog on 3M’s growing Twin Axial Range

I have been watching the 3M range of Twin Axial cable products for some time, in anticipation of seeing the direction that 3M will take with the product range. In my previous Blog I showcased the new release of the Twin Axial cable, go back and have a read about this great new product.  The […]

A Blog on new Samtec Connector Guide

As first reported by connectorsupplier.com Samtec the connector manufacturer have produced a rugged design guide to help you to choose the best interconnect product from their wide range. This guide is really quite good, mainly because it looks great!  The reason it looks great is it has fresh modern look.  When you look at most […]

TE Connectivity’s Appliance Knowledge Base web Portal

TE Connectivity have recently released their industry portal for appliances, that’s white goods to you and me. This is an excellent web space for introducing new and existing products dedicated to a specific industry Ares. According to TE: “Our newly released industry portal gives you access to TE Connectivity’s latest technologies and products in appliances. […]

New High Speed Technology

For those of you that follow this blog you’ll know that I am a fan of high speed data and especially new innovative ways of interfacing technology. I am quite pleased to see the new high speed data connectors from Tyco, the Fas-T connectors. In short these are Ethernet Connectors in the circular mill-spec style […]

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