Connectors

Schurter has created snap-in filtered IEC C20 mains inlet connectors to speed up assembly. Part of the company’s EC12 filter series, they include a single-stage filter and power switch. Instead of the screw flange, they have two snap-in springs. “Thanks to the high-quality springs, a tight-fitting installation is ensured with good electrical contacting of the mounting panel at the same time,” said Schurter. ...

Element14 has announced the Twist, Turn and Move Robotics design challenge to design and build a robotic arm or mobile robot that performs a specific task. Participants need to move as swiftly and smoothly as their creations: submissions close on Monday 6 June 2022. Those selected will received a ‘challengers’ kit’ with an Arudino Uno and TE Connectivity products including ...

‘Archer .5’ is a range of 0.5mm pitch board-to-board connectors from Portsmouth-based Harwin, following on from its recent ‘Archer .8’ 0.8mm-pitch connectors. Board-to-board stack height is 8mm. “Specifically designed for applications with limited available space, Archer .5 is the perfect choice of board, stack, or PCB connector,” claimed the company. Materials are compliant with RoHS and REACH SVHC and are ...

The industrial circular connector specialist binder is aiming its 770 NCC series also at the medical market. NCC stands for Not Connected Closed, and when mated they meet the requirements of IP67 making them dust-tight and protected against temporary submersion, binder writes. “The series is mainly designed for use in industrial and healthcare environments where liquid media typically occur. The ...

For the fourth year in a row, SC21, the 21st Century Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industry Supply Chain programme has awarded Intelliconnect Europe the Silver Performance Standard award. The programme is designed to recognise performance in supply chains and has been endorsed as part of the Aerospace Growth Partnership (AGP’s) Competitiveness Charter. It provides a framework for operational improvements ...

Working with with Phoenix Contact, connectivity specialists, Digi-Key Electronics is hosting a webinar covering device connectivity with high-performance data transmission. Running on Tuesday 26 April at 11 a.m. CDT, it is entitled “Connect. Network. Evolve. Phoenix Contact’s Data Connectors.” The webinar will consider connectivity for a range of applications within the device, inside the cabinet, and out in the field ...

Amphenol has introduced 1.13 and 1.32mm micro-coax SMA to AMC cables assemblies. “The configurations offer more efficient bandwidth sharing with excellent RF performance up to 9GHz,” according to the company. “The versatile nature of the SMA connector coupled with the small footprint AMC connector makes these assemblies ideal for IoT, antenna and Wi-Fi 6 applications.” Update: Amphenol is now offering ...

Lemo is accommodating cables from 10mm2 (AWG 8) to 50mm2 (AWG 1) and currents up to 430A in high-power additions to its M-series of connectors. There are uni-pole and multi-pole parts (right) for for single three-phase requirements. “These configurations were developed for high power distribution of electronic devices and electric drive vehicles,” according to the company. “They are suited to the ...

The industrial circular connector specialist, binder, is offering cage clamp termination options for a large part of its M12 ranges. Helping to ensure a vibration-proof connection for applications subject to mechanical loads – the company cites machines that are exposed to vibrations caused by motors or manufacturing processes, for example – the cage clamp variants are available for binder’s M12 connector ...

GTK is supplying through-hole and sirface-mount flexible jumper strips in a variety of pitches and lengths, with a choice of insulation type. “Flexible jumper strips offer OEMs a versatile method of connecting two PCBs and can tolerate repeated flexing,” said GTK connector specialist Maciej Gluzniewicz. “This is ideal for connecting PCBs in high vibration applications, or where adjoining PCBs are ...