Top 5 cables/connecting products in April

Würth Elektronik offers WR-CIRCM12 M12-A circular connectors

Würth Elektronik offers a wide product portfolio of A-coded M12 circular connectors (DIN EN 61076-2-101).

The high-quality female and male connectors with screw mating for panel mounting and cable attachment are suitable for use in harsh environments with moisture, dust and vibration.

WR-CIRCM12 is available in four-, five- or eight-pole versions. M12-A stands for data cables with the option of DC power supply – particularly suitable for fieldbus applications in industry, manufacturing engineering and automation.

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SPMAX power and signal connectors for rugged applications

Now available through Powell Electronics, the supplier of connectors and high-rel applications including defence, aerospace, and industrial, are power and signal SPMAX connectors from Positronic.

Designed for space, satellite, commercial air, as well as military applications, the devices benefit from a slim precision machined shell, very good EMI/RFI protection and feature a very wide operating temperature range from –55°C up to +175°C (ensured by liquid crystal polymer (LCP) insulators).

Available in three sizes: XS, S, M (46, 68 and 96mm in length), SPMAX connectors combine many contact sizes in a single connector, including #12, #16, #18, and #22 contacts. Furthermore, twenty-one different layout configurations are available, making SPMAX devices compatible with a variety of systems and equipment.

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Discover LEMO’s 12G-SDI 4K UHD transmission connectors

LEMO is thrilled to announce the expansion of its S Series push-pull connectors with the new 1S.275 Series for 12G-SDI (Serial Digital Interface) 4K ultra high-definition transmission.

The new robust push-pull connectors are compliant with the SMPTE ST 2082-1 standard for signal/data transmission and enable a transmission rate of 12Gbit/s meeting the 12G-SDI transmission standard and providing 8x the bandwidth of a standard HD-SDI in a single link. The chocolate bar shape makes it easier to grip and handle with ease.

LEMO has developed these connectors in response to the rapidly advancing technology landscape and market demands for high transmission rates, lighter structure, low-latency in live events for the Audio Video Broadcasting (AVB) market segments, and other market segments like medical imaging platforms such as endoscopy and laparoscopy, among others.

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High performance D-Sub connectors for harsh environments

D-Subminiature electrical connectors, commonly known as D-Subs, have been around for decades, and are often used in everything from military, space, commercial aerospace, medical, industrial and transport applications.

Because of their versatility, many engineers often misjudge D-Sub connectors, dismissing them as a jack of all trades and master of none. Here Sean Fitall, Positronic Product Manager at PEI-Genesis, discusses the versatility of D-Sub connectors and explains why they remain the best connector for the job in many challenging applications.

For roughly 70 years D-Sub connectors have been used in most applications where electrical connectors are required, from aerospace, communications, and defence to industrial, transport, medical and consumer electronics. Notably, D-Sub connectors are even used in space applications as they are so reliable in extreme conditions. So, what is it that makes D-Subs so appealing across so many industrial sectors?

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Fairview Microwave expands semi-rigid cable assemblies and connectors

Fairview Microwave has expanded its offering of semi-rigid cable assemblies and connectors designed to negate the need for any custom tooling or jigs in the production process.

This new series of semi-rigid cable assemblies feature superior shielding compared to their flexible counterparts. Their solid outer conductor semi-rigid coax design guarantees their forms are reliably held after bending, making them desirable for applications involving enclosure and/or box-type layouts.

Fairview’s customers can enjoy access to a variety of connector options, including Type N, SMA, 3.5mm and more. There are also in-series and between-series options.

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