A Blog on TE O.C.H. Micro Circular Connectors
As we continue to see more products developed to meet the demands of small lightweight technology TC have introduced their O.C.H Micro Connectors. Designed with wearable tech In my previous blog I discussed how this is going to become a massive area for growth in the near future. Let’s take a closer look at this […]
A Blog on Smart Connected Textiles
The vision of technology integrated into clothing may not be as far away as we think as TE have announced that they have developed a concept proving that woven materials can be made to act as simple circuits. Imagine a future where tech can be worn and possibly charged as you move. Although this is […]
A Blog on Industrial Ethernet Connectors
Ethernet is becoming one of the mist widely adopted methods of data transfer in interconnection. It’s high bandwidth and long-established standards it makes for easy adoption into modern connected devices. With the drive towards every device being internet ready adding smart elements to products is becoming a must. The modern connected home relies on Ethernet […]
Nicab’s Top 10 Connectors for 2016
A Blog on Our Top 10 Connectors for 2016 This year has been a year of great change we have seen many paradigm shifts in electronics. For us one of the biggest changes in the design of new products is moving away from traditional tried and tested to new innovative products. Each month there seems […]
New RFID Cable Ties from Hellermann Tyton
This Weeks Blog is sort of related to Cable Assembly in as much as I have seen a product that is quite literally a game changer. Hellermann Tyton have release their new rang of RFID Cable Ties immediately solving many identification problems and enable greater assembly information than available on tradition labels. There are three […]
Contactless Technology Has Arrived!
TE Connectivity have raise the bar with new contactless technology and the future takes one step closer. ARISO Contactless Connectivity reliably delivers power, data and signal over short distances – even in those harsh environments. And because ARISO Contactless Connectivity can replace complex and expensive harness constructions and slip rings, it enables connectivity where previously […]
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 […]
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 […]
How much should a Cable Assembly cost?
If you have ever designed or had a cable assembled at some point you have probably thought, how much should this cost? This is a question we are asked all the time and it is a lot easier to answer than you would think. But before I answer this question I’m going to tell a […]
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 […]
