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 […]
IEC endorses four USB-IF standards
Important news this week from IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) , the world’s leading organization for the preparation and publication of International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. As first reported by http://www.connectorsupplier.com IEC has endorsed USB-IF USB Battery Charging specification v1.2, and Micro-USB Cables and Connectors specification v1.01. This effectively means that the […]
A Blog on Product Spotlight the Molex Minifit Jnr Connector series.
This week I am going to discuss the Molex Minifit Junior connector series. It is, quite literally, everywhere and you’ll find you know this connector series better than you think. This 4.2mm pitch connector comes in 2-24 way connectors with polarised locking systems, and are primarily designed to be used in White Goods, IT Telecoms […]
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 […]
Top 5 Audio connectors
This week I want to give you my personal top five audio connectors. 5: Mini-DIN connector – a useful connector mainly because you can use the numerous pin configurations for multi-signal connections. The miniature size is handy as it takes up a lot less space than other multi contact connectors. They do limit the signal […]
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 […]
Planning for Success
As we start to return to normal after the holiday period we can take this opportunity to take a fresh look at how we can help ourselves to being more efficient with our time and get more done with less cost. One thing we know is that Cable Assemblies in Electronics take time to manufacture, […]
Facebook invests in undersea cable project
As reported by the BBC, Facebook has invested in a 6,214-mile Asian undersea cable project. The Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) is designed to improve Internet speeds for citizens and businesses in the region. The cable will run directly from Malaysia to South Korea and Japan, with links branching off to other countries. According to the […]
Top Ten Industrial Connector Manufacturers
Thanks to our friends at Bishop & Associates Inc we bring you the top 10 industrial connector manufacturers. According to Bishop & Associates, over the past decade, the world industrial production has grown quite strongly. Despite the dramatic collapse in 2008-2009, we’ve seen exceptional recovery in 2010. Obviously, this is such high-level data that it […]
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 […]
