The latest Electronics Weekly product news on connectors, electro-mechanical devices for joining electrical circuits.
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 ...
Electronics Weekly talks with Joydip Sanyal – Product Group Manager for Connectors at Smiths Interconnect – about high power technology and future-ready high voltage battery systems. He explains how the shift from fossil fuel to electrification is set to create a major change in every segment of the economy. At the heart of this change, he says, is the electrical ...
The latest research from DMASS Europe, the European components distribution body, shows a slight upturn in semiconductors, interconnect, passive and electromechanical (IPE) sectors. DMASS Europe‘s chairman, Hermann Reiter, said that after a “prolonged period of stagnation, the European electronic components market is showing the first signs of renewed momentum” but warned “structural dependencies and supply chain vulnerabilities remain a critical ...
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 ...
Binder is expanding its M8 portfolio with redesigned 360° shielded cable connectors, minimising electromagnetic interference. The circular industrial connector specialist highlights the new M8 male and female cable connector are suitable for EMC-critical environments. Applications include installations with limited space. For example, in robotics, mechanical engineering, and measurement and testing. The new versions are available with 3, 4, 5, 6, ...
According to the 2025 Connector Specifier and Buyer Survey, Harwin’s state-of-the-industry review, over half of engineers, CTOs and buyers working across the electronics industry expect their role will become more complex during the next year, making them somewhat trepidatious about going into 2026, writes Peter Schneid, Vice President of Marketing, Harwin. Figure 1: Over half of all engineers, CTOs and ...
Interconnect company, Molex continues its acquisition trail with the announcement that it is to acquire Smiths Interconnect. The announcement comes less than a year after its acquisition of AirBorn, the connector and cable assembly company based in Texas. Smiths Interconnect specialises in electronic components, microwave, optical and RF products and subsystems for the aerospace and defence, medical, semiconductor test and ...
The sky’s the limit for the aviation connector industry as governments and commercial carriers invest in modern, efficient planes, writes Caroline Hayes, in our Special Report on Aviation Connector Design. Connectors are used in various systems throughout commercial and military aeroplanes as well as in unmanned aerial vehicles, electric and hybrid-electric aircraft, where the different types are optimised for power, ...
The ASX00073 UNO SPE shield brings Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) and RS485 connectivity to projects, and Mouser has announced it is now shipping the Arduino shield. Compatible with the Arduino UNO form factor, it also supports SPI, UART, and I2C for interoperability with various devices. Mouser writes: “By incorporating RS485 connectivity, the ASX00073 UNO SPE shield becomes a versatile tool ...
