Interconnection

Connectivity solutions for defence and security from Lane Electronics on display at DSEI 2023

Lane Electronics,  a franchised distributor for many of the industry’s major electrical, electronic and optical connector manufacturers will be welcoming visitors to its stand at DSEI 2022 where they will be displaying the latest connector innovations and demonstrating their UK based assembling and value add services. Lane Electronics will be …

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Harwin extends its multi-directional spring contact offering with new height options

Harwin announces four new height options to its multi-directional spring contact range, which now spans from 4.00mm to 10.00mm. The compact S1921-46R and S1931-46R have free heights of 4.00mm and 5.50mm, respectively, while the taller S1981-46R is 8.50mm and S1991-46R is 10.00mm. Although there are already many spring contacts that …

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Register today to visit Electronics Live

See the latest innovations up close and tap into a wealth of expertise at this brand-new one-day event for the electronics industry Electronics Live is coming to the National Conference Centre (NCC) in Birmingham on 17 January 2024. This inaugural table-top event is the perfect platform to source the latest …

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Salt-tolerant connectors for the toughest environments

Now available from Aerco, the MK35 range of connectors from TT Electronics AB Connectors has been designed to withstand the most severe and demanding of environments. Derived from the Mil-C 38999 series III, this connector offers all the design advantages of that specification with the added protection of an extremely …

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One-piece 2nd generation GDBC connectors from Gigalane for complex stack ups in 5G systems now available from Powell Electronics

Now in stock at Powell Electronics, the supplier of connectors and more for high-rel applications including defence, aerospace and industrial, are 2nd generation one-piece GDBC direct board contacts from Gigalane. The simple one-piece design of the components enables a high integration and miniaturization of board-to-board and board-to-module RF interconnections. GDBC …

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Compact high-power Harwin connector series benefits from 360° EMC backshells

Harwin has announced that its Kona high-power connector series is now available with backshells. Made from an aerospace-grade Aluminium 6061 alloy, these backshells will prevent unwanted EMI leaking out from the connector/cable assembly into the surrounding system. Compact and streamlined, but capable of carrying large currents (up to 60A per …

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Power for outdoors

Outdoor applications such as agricultural machinery or process plants require highly robust connection technology that can withstand extreme conditions such as submersion and high-pressure cleaning. HECs from binder are also resistant to chemicals, corrosion and UV light. In addition to power supply, in hybrid design, they can also ensure the …

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New eBook from Mouser Electronics and Molex offers insights and expertise into decentralized data management

Mouser Electronics, an authorised distributor of semiconductor and electronic components, has launched a new eBook in collaboration with Molex, a global electronics and connectivity specialist. The Power of Innovation and Data: Revolutionising Industrial, Healthcare, Automotive and Data Centres explores challenges relating to decentralisation of centres, data integrity, security and the …

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UK connector revenues are up 6% year-on-year, but down 6% on Q1 2023, with distribution holding at 7% year-on-year

In its half-year report for 2023, ITSA members remain optimistic, despite a tough quarter for the order-book, with sharp declines in the Communications, Data-Processing and Broadcast markets. Other Key Stats: – Orders have dropped away sharply against 2022, but are up over Q1 2023. Book to Bill for the quarter …

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Ergonomic connector handling with ODU-MAC spindle locking

Sometimes, a good technical solution does not provide the best connector and this particularly applies with modular rectangular connectors. Whilst quick and secure locking is essential, the usual lever-locking mechanism employed is clumsy. Fortunately, there is an alternative to hand. ODU-MAC® spindle locking offers particularly easy ergonomic handling. With minimal …

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