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 […]
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 […]
A Simple Guide on Cable AWG to Metric Conversions
We still live in an engineering environment where the use of AWG standard cables are prevalent mainly due to the fact that just like the US $, the American UL (United Laboratories) system is dominant world wide and generally more accepted globally than the British standards. (UL is a bit like our BS standard but […]
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 […]
New (ish) Product Innovations!
This week’s blog is all about innovation. However, the innovation I bring you is not new. I know this does not sound right at all, but keep reading. If like me you believe the best things are simple and done well you’ll love this new product innovation – the Souriau Hermetic Feed-through (Solder Contacts on […]
New Molex Wire-To-Edge-Card Power Connectors
Recently Molex has launched a new connector system the EdgeMate and we think this is a great idea. Many companies needing to reduce costs and improve connectivity will do well to learn about Molex’s new product EdgeMate. The EdgeMate interconnect system makes the PCB wire to board header redundant as the wire to board connector […]
A Guide on Common Coax Connector Types
Many people find Coax Connectors confusing with so many different types it’s hard to know what they all look like and what they are for. With this guide I’m going to detail the top most common connector types and their uses to help you understand a little better: Connector type Frequency Limit Dielectric Comments […]
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 […]
A Blog on USB Juice Jacking and the connector that solves this problem.
If you have not heard of Juice Jacking before then put simply it is when you plug your devices such as mobile phone into the USB port of a computer for charging you are allowing that computer to see all of your data and potentially have your data copied. Many of us are used to […]
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 […]
