Connectors (electrical) • crimp technologies

The HARTING Technology Group and Heilind Electronics have entered into a global partnership. The agreement was signed at the “electronica” trade fair in Munich. Heilind is a specialty distributor of connectors and electromechanical components. Featuring over 170 manufacturers, including most leading connector manufacturers, Heilind boasts an extensive product portfolio. HARTING says the new partnership will […]

Heilind Electronics is now stocking the manufacturer’s ePower series of connectors. Featuring IP67-level sealing, these environmental connectors are designed for hybrid electric vehicles and other demanding electrical systems. ePower connectors incorporate RADSOK technology for higher amperage, lower T-rise, less resistance and reduced mating force. Each connector features a 500 to 1,000 VDC rating and accommodates currents […]

Advanced avionics and fly-by-wire systems in commercial and military aircraft are processing more data and consuming more power than ever before. That requires avionics designers to engineer embedded electronics and interconnect systems that can handle increased data speeds and bandwidth without adding significant weight. To support this goal, interconnect standards for commercial and military avionics…

TE Connectivity introduces its new high density plus (HD+) card edge power connectors, which the company says deliver the highest current density of any card edge power connectors available in the market today. Capable of supporting power supplies up to 3kW, these connectors are designed to enable systems with increasing power requirements in next-generation data centers. […]

Cosemi Technologies Inc. has acquired Optella Co. Ltd. A South Korean corporation, Optella is a provider of optical connectivity for long-reach optical interconnect applications. By bringing together two highly complementary companies with a similar focus, this acquisition puts Cosemi further down the path on its mission to bring the unparalleled benefits of fiber optics to […]

The HARTING Technology Group and US company Heilind Electronics have entered into a global partnership. The agreement was signed at the “electronica” trade fair in Munich. Heilind is one of the world’s leading specialty distributors of connectors and electromechanical components. Featuring over 170 manufacturers, including most leading connector manufacturers, Heilind boasts an extensive product portfolio.…

New stack heights are making the har-flex PCB connector family the right choice for optimizing the use of space in PCB and device design. They complete the range of 8-20 mm spacings in the har-flex family. The 1.27 mm interface comes with a uniquely wide range of pole counts, fixings, design heights and reliable parameters for soldering. […]

The fourth Industrial Revolution is witnessing the ever-advancing convergence of the physical with the digital world. The drive to generate added value from data gleaned from machines has seen a rapid rise in the number of sensors and actuators. As a result, networking in machines and systems and the attendant number of connections is increasing […]

LEMO is showcasing a new Anglissimo connector for outdoor applications at Electronica 2018 in Hall B3 Booth 141. This new connector design of the T series is available in size 0T, 1T and 2T is watertight with an IP68 protection class. The Anglissimo is an elbow plug connector that prevents cable clutter by easily adjusting the cable output […]

TE Connectivity has introduced its new ERFV RF coax connectors for 5G wireless applications. The new solutions are being showcased in an active antenna display at TE’s booth (Hall 82, Booth 225) at the Electronica this week in Munich. Future 5G wireless equipment designs will require a new level of highly reliable and customizable components, […]

Fischer Connectors continues to push the boundaries of innovation in rugged miniaturization, high-speed data transmission, sealing, wearability and the Internet of Things (IoT). At the biennial tradeshow Electronica in Munich this week, the company will showcase on booth no. 219 (hall B2) how it is reimagining connectivity with its customers, thanks to breakthrough and forward-looking technological partnerships with […]

TE Connectivity is offering its Dynamic product series as a high-performance alternative to Euro-style terminal blocks. TE Connectivity’s Dynamic series connector solutions range from signal level circuitry to power circuit connectivity – all in a ruggedized, industrialized package. The product range has been designed for use in control system applications to suit high density, signal […]

[A lightly edited transcript follows …] DW: Welcome to Design World’s executive idea where we speak with leaders of manufacturers, OEMs and other engineering companies. I’m Mary Gannon, senior editor. Today, I’m joined by Nitin Mathur. TE Connectivity’s chief digital and e-business officer. Thanks for being here today, Nitin. With its official launch in September,…

Four finalists were announced on Friday for the inaugural LEAP Awards’ Connectivity Category, comprising a variety of interconnect, cable and harness technologies. The competition was scored by a panel of independent technical/engineering-oriented judges. Responsible for the Connectivity category were these four judges: Plamen Doynov Research Professor University of Missouri-Kansas City. Doynov became a research professor […]

Molex announces the release of a new set of 1.00-mm pitch wire-to-board Pico-Clasp connectors. They offer a variety of mating styles and orientations, plated in either tin or gold to meet flexible design specifics. Molex Pico-Clasp wire-to-board connectors are ideal for customers in the consumer, industrial, automotive, and medical industries. The new connectors range in […]

TE Connectivity has released its new NanoRF modules and contacts, which double the density of today’s VITA 67 RF modules for VPX embedded computing applications. This high-frequency nanominiature coax contact is engineered with smaller contacts and a higher RF contact density within a multi-position module. This design enables smaller packaging and saves valuable space. Half-size […]

Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp., Inc. today announces four new pins specifically designed for press-fit into PCB plated-through holes, providing a secure connection while maintaining plated-through hole integrity and continuity. These new PCB pins incorporate square press-fit geometry and angled vent features making them suitable for solderless press-fit or press-fit and solder PCB termination. The four pins presented here are double […]

Interpower is pleased to announce it has added Argentina 16A power cords and cord sets to its product line. Three black cord sets with IEC 60320 C19 connectors are being added; one with a straight C19 connector and two with angled C19 connectors. Part numbers are: 86270350, 86270360, and 86270370. Three gray cord sets with […]

ERNI has expanded its SMC series connector and cable assembly offering to support a wide range of industrial applications. The family of dual row SMC small form 1.27 mm [0.050 in.] pitch connectors is more popular than ever due to multiple connector configuration options. Supporting both board-to-board and wire-to-board applications in the same connector series, […]

[A lightly edited transcript follows …] DW: I’m Mary Gannon, senior editor with Design World. Welcome to Design World Executive Edition, where we speak with the leaders of manufacturers, OEMs and other engineering companies. Today I’m joined by Steve Gosk, president and CEO of Fischer Connectors. Thanks for being here today, Steve. SG: Thank you,…

Any time a connector needs to be protected from the environment where it operates, you should consider choosing one of two types of sealed connectors. The two types of sealing available include hermetic sealing, where the contacts are sealed against air and gases; and environmental seals, such as those with an IP or ingress protection […]

Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, announces the addition of IP67 rated RJ45 to RJ45 couplers to the SealJack Cable Applied product line. The IP67 rated RJ45 to RJ45 couplers provide another interconnect option for Ethernet communications in harsh environment locations. Stewart Connector’s IP67 couplers are intermateable with SealJack Cable Applied series RJ45 plug kits […]

Hirose has expanded its compact USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C connector family with the introduction of four new versions that offer high current performance, waterproof certification and vertical orientation for enhanced design flexibility in a compact form factor. Designed to meet customer requests for a rugged USB connector with a small PCB footprint, the CX connector […]

Capable of withstanding a 10G vibrational force for a period of 6 hours, the components in Harwin’s new M225 connector series are intended for industrial  deployment. These compact, high performance cable-to-board units feature a robust construction for prolonged operational lifespan, thanks to their glass-reinforced poly-phenylene sulphide (PPS) enclosures, with a 100MΩ minimum insulation resistance ensuring…

Capable of withstanding a 10G vibrational force for a period of 6 hours, the components in Harwin’s new M225 connector series are intended for industrial deployment. These compact, high-performance cable-to-board units feature a robust construction for prolonged operational lifespan, thanks to their glass-reinforced polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) enclosures, with a 100MΩ minimum insulation resistance ensuring continued […]