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Nvidia is investing $2bn each in Lumentum and Coherent to accelerate innovation in advanced optics technologies to enable AI infrastructure and systems designs. In both cases the deals also include multi-billion dollar purchase commitments. “Together with Lumentum, Nvidia is advancing the world’s most sophisticated silicon photonics to build the next generation of gigawatt-scale AI factories,” said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. ...

Lane Motorsport. the specialist division of Lane Electronics, has signed a UK- and Ireland-wide distribution agreement with Axon’ Cable. Axon’ have been manufacturing high performance miniature connectors and complex cable assemblies since 1965 and the agreement signals a move by the company to develop new business within the motorsport market. The Axon’ connector ranges are designed and manufactured for high-performance ...

Samtec’s 0.635 mm pitch AcceleRate mP series connectors are now available from Powell Electronics. The high-density, high-speed power and signal array connectors feature rotated power blades for efficient cooling in a compact form factor. The power blades are rotated at 90º angles which gives equal access to heat escape for uniform cooling, explains Samtec. It also simplifies the breakout region, ...

Phoenix Contact has introduced a wave-solderable connector that carries signal, data and power contacts, alongside a protective earth. “The connectors enable the reliable transmission of signals, data, and power in just one single connector. ,” according to the company. “They have been specially designed for wave soldering processes and comply with the RoHS II directive without exemption 6c. Part of ...

Harting has developed a 450A single-pole connector for batteries. Han S 450 Plus, as it will be known, is related to the earlier 200A Han S series. “The cable side consists of angled housings, with the input side freely rotating around 360 degrees when plugged in,” said the company. “This makes the cables which connect the energy storage modules more ...

SMPM (sub-miniature push-on micro) multi-ported mated sets are now available from Samtec with the new -S Screw option for threaded coupling. The sets are part of the company’s Magnum RF range of ganged, multi-port RF blocks and cable assemblies which are designed for mmWave applications requiring a high operating frequency in a limited space. The multi-port SMPM connectors and assemblies ...

Rutronik has announced a 56A rated minimalist PCB-mount socket range that accepts 4.8 x 8mm blade plugs from three different directions. Made by Lumberg and with the base part number ‘4580 01’ it is “a solution for reliable power transmission and is suitable for operating from -40°C to +120°C”, according to Rutronik. “Certified according to LV 215 and VW 80332 ...

Many electronic devices are produced modularly, connecting printed circuits using special connectors. Samtec supplies this type of sockets in various universal formats, suitable for THT and SMT mounting. The development of technology in the field of precision electronics is associated with the need to handle many power and communication lines. This is a significant challenge for engineers designing modular devices. ...

Amphenol has introduced a series of IP67 waterproof rear-mount FAKRA coax connectors for panels in industrial and automotive environments. There are four versions to cover four coax cables: TFC 302LL, RG-174, RG-58 or LMR-195. Within these versions, there are 10 keying patterns, each with its own insulator colour for easy identification, and also each with a nominated use: for example ...

Hirose is aiming at high-vibration environments with a series of 1mm pitch centre-lock single-row wire-to-board connectors. “Built with high vibration resistance, the connectors’ rib design provides a secure fit when mating the plug and receptacle. When mated correctly, there is a clear tactile click,” said the company, adding: “The series passed the 2,000 Hz vibration test [and] it is a ...