Connectors

Smiths Interconnect’s waterproof circular M23 connectors for demanding industrial applications underwater

Panasonic will launch full-scale mass production of a “Board to FPC Connector” (Series name: CF1) in July 2019, which allows the use of fewer components and fewer assembly person-hours for vehicles, as well as making room for improved design of automotive LED lights, etc. Due to the increasing use of DRLs (daylight running lamps) following changes in the law governing ...

Nicomatic of France has launched a user-configurable EN4165-compliant, modular, rectangular I/O connector series, for both harness-to-equipment and rack-and-panel use. Called Optimus, they are waterproof and offer EMI protection. Operating range is -55 to +175°C “We have applied Nicomatic’s modular manufacturing philosophy to the industry-standard EN4165 hi-rel rectangular I/O connector, and we are able to design and deliver mechanical solutions adapted ...

Convert of Kent has designed a cable harness for a German automotive manufacturer’s all-electric sports car, recently completing pre-series development work. The next three years, according to Convert, could see is manufacturing more than 60,000 cable harness for the car, involving two million crimp connections per year and cable the length of 2,500 football pitches. “We‘ve invested in a Artos ...

French connector maker Nicomatic has launched a series of 1.00mm pitch connectors for space-constrained applications in harsh environments such as aerospace and industrial equipment. AMM series connectors are available with five standard layouts, with 6, 10, 20, 34 or 50 contacts distributed over two rows. “The connectors have ingenious features such as the integrated guidance pin for stacking,” according to ...

Digi-Key Electronics is now an authorised distributor for GCT’s connector range.   Core GCT product lines such as USB, SIM and Memory Card connectors are now currently in stock at Digi-Key.  This includes products such as the SIM8060 hinged nano SIM connector with card detection and the USB4085 Power focused Type-C connector engineered to be a real alternative to MicroUSB ...

Digi-Key Electronics has signed a distribution agreement with connector specialist, GCT (Global Connector Technology). The distributor will stock USB, SIM and memory card connectors, including the SIM8060 hinged nano SIM connector with card detection and the USB4085 Type-C connector that is an alternative to MicroUSB for power charging mobile devices. All GCT products are supported by the distributor with resources ...

Cliff is releasing its rugged cable reel as a separate part, to allow customers to create their own bespoke cable assemblies – it is usually sold loaded with one of the firm’s standard test leads. “We are a designer and manufacturer of test lead sets supplied with many well-known brands of test meters, as well as a supplier of popular brands ...

Now available from RS Components, the Minitek Pwr series from Amphenol consists of 3.0mm, 4.2mm and 5.7mm devices and includes high current-handling capability. The compact connectors include wire-to-board and wire-to-wire configurations and has been designed with fully-polarised scoop-proof housings to protect terminals from damage, and a low insertion force. The 3.0mm-pitch devices have power contacts that can handle currents of ...

Nicomatic, the French interconnection specialist, has DMM Micro D mixed signal connectors available with single or two-piece backshells for 360° shielding and protection of the cable/connector interconnect. The devices are available on a six-to-eight week leadtimes. Nicomatic’s  DMM connectors comply with MIL-DTL-83513G specifications yet save space when compared to other Micro D connectors and enable a wide choice of  configuration. ...