Interconnects

RJ45 Dual-Bayonet Coupler Turns Into True In-Line Extension

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:32:00 +0000

CONEC’s IP67-rated RJ45 connector family now includes Ethernet I/O ports with the addition of a dual-bayonet in-line coupler

One-Position Plug-And-Receptacle Assembly Eyes Outdoor LED Lighting

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:28:00 +0000

TE Connectivity’s latest SlimSeal SSL connector provides an IP67-sealed, daisy-chained power connection between multiple LED modules in a single light fixture and the power source

In-Board-Mounted DC Jack Trims Height To 2.55 mm

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:28:00 +0000

Suyin’s two-pin, right-angle dc jack, the 040015FR003XX06ZL, provides a power connection for external plug-in power supplies used with stationary or mobile devices.

Stackable Headers Add High-Speed Automotive Interface

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:11:00 +0000

By combining the high-speed USCAR-30 HSAutolink interface with the stackable Stac64 connector system, Molex’s HS Stac headers (at a 0.80-mm pitch) add flexibility and save space in PCB trace routing for in-vehicle infotainment and telematic devices

Gold-Plated Connector Boasts Less Than 25-mΩ Resistance

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:06:00 +0000

Developed by Fujipoly, the Zebra Gold Series 8000B connector can transfer both data and power between parallel components or circuit boards.

Single-Pin Connector Ups The Amps, Drops The T-Rise

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:39:00 +0000

Amphenol says its new Rig-Lok single-pin connector series has a higher amperage rating and lower T-rise and insertion/removal forces versus other available rugged connectors

PCI Bus Technology Evolves from Legacy to Serial Interfaces

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:39:00 +0000

Two recent standards have integrated the established 19-in technology. These include CompactPCI Serial (PICMG CPCI-S.0) and VPX (ANSI-VITA 46.0). Both provide a migratory path from legacy technology to today’s serial interfaces.

ZIF Connector Boosts FFC/FPC Retention Force

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:55:00 +0000

Targeting applications that use flexible printed circuit (FPC) or flexible flat cable (FFC), Hirose Electric developed a halogen-free, 0.5-mm-pitch, zero-force-insertion (ZIF) connector

Power Contactor Weighs Less Than Four Ounces

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:23:00 +0000

The high-voltage P105 MiniTactor is the first in a new line of patent-pending switching devices developed by GIGAVAC

Drop-In PoE Connector Solution Smooths Implementation

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 20:33:00 +0000

A next-generation single-port controller integrates power-device (PD) controller circuitry and Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality that saves up to 75% of space on printed-circuit boards compared to discrete solutions, says Molex Inc.