Connectors

Teledyne has introduced a high-voltage connector system for use up to 13.5kV and 70,000 feet (21km) altitude. Called DHM, they use the company’s self-contained ‘Hi/Mate’ inserts, pre-wired inside sub-D housings and back-shells – they are only available made-up onto cables. “These inserts leverage Teledyne’s advanced interface sealing system, rendering them suitable for a wide range of aerospace and defense electronic ...

Amphenol has introduced a rugged USB Type-C connector for harsh environments. Called USB3CFTV, its tough exterior is based on MIL-DTL-38999 series III, in shell size 11. Its tri-start thread coupling is designed to resist shocks (IK06 mated pair), vibration and cable traction, and the casing seals against fluids and dust to IP68. Expected life is at least 500 mating cycles. ...

Kyocera has come out with a series of double-ended linear card-edge connectors with spring contacts. The 9159-7X0 Series adds to the KYOCERA AVX portfolio of linear card-edge connectors by being the first to feature its  beryllium copper spring contact system, which aims to deliver high electrical and mechanical reliability, high signal integrity, and high durability in harsh environment applications. This ...

OMC has created a family of key-coded SMA fibre optic connectors, with 50 or more different orientations. Clockface-style multiple keyways are used (photo right) and each gets a number on it to aid identification. For more unique connections, custom keyway positions are also possible on request. “Originally designed in response to a customer request for a keyed connector for a ...

The building sector needs to modernise the communications infrastructure to meet net zero CO2 emission goals, urges Meghan Kaiserman. A fundamental factor in reaching net zero is the reduction of CO2 emissions across all industries. According to the International Energy Association (IEA), the building sector is not on track to meet global 2050 net zero CO2 emission goals, specifically the ...

Binder has designed panel mount parts with K and L coding as part of the M12 series 824 and 823 in order to meet the specifications of the UL 2237 standard. Power supply components intended for control cabinets on the North American continent must meet UL 2237, and the new parts include 5-pin male and female panel mount parts featuring ...

To meet Open Compute Project (OCP) requirements, Molex has created a connector system that combines low-speed signals, high-speed signals and power into a single cable assembly. The “data-center product development team collaborated with the power engineering group to optimise power-contact design, thermal simulation and power dissipation”, according to the company. Inside is up to 4A can be carried alongside 10 ...

Hirose has designed a miniature hybrid flexible printed circuit (FPC) to board connector family called BK22 that can handle signals and power totalling 100W – for USB fast-charging, for example. By “using an FPC to connect the USB to the PCB, the USB can be placed anywhere within the design of the end-product”, according to the company. “BK22 suppresses heat ...

Binder, the industrial connector specialist, has created a new power bayonet connector, the PBC15. Suitable for power supply and signal linking of devices via one cable, the PBC15 – in the field of power supply connectors – is intended to bridge gaps between M12 and M23 designs. Typical applications are foreseen in factory and process automation and machine engineering. With ...

ODU has introduced high-voltage variants into its medical connector range. Medi-Snap High Voltage are designed for “transmission of high pulse and continuous voltages together with simultaneous provision of high pulse currents and sensitive signals in a compact design”, according to the company. “Both pure high-voltage connectors and combinations of up to 5kV peak together with signals in a hybrid configuration ...