Top 5 cables/connecting products in February

28th February 2023

Harry Fowle

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Electronic Specifier takes a look at the top 5 cables/connecting products to have been released in February 2023.

Optimise space with Mini-FAKRA to IP67 FAKRA automotive interconnect cable solutions

Amphenol RF introduces AUTOMATE Type A mini-FAKRA breakout cables with waterproof IP67-rated FAKRA terminated to low-loss RG-174 cable.

Amphenol RF is pleased to expand our AUTOMATE Type A mini-FAKRA breakout cable line with additional connector configurations and cable types. The cable assemblies combine industry-standard FAKRA connectors with next-generation Mini-FAKRA. (Read More.)

Glowing well! Tags aid cable identification in the dark

HellermannTyton has expanded its range of TIPS Printable Marking Tags (TipTags) to include a glow-in-the-dark option for cable identification in the dark.

Said to be a first for the industry, the TipTag is ideal for customers working in automotive, aerospace and defence, panel building, rail, and telecoms and is especially useful when undergoing testing and inspection. (Read More.)

element14 and Amphenol launch Experimenting with Waterproof Connectors Design Challenge

element14, an Avnet community, has announced the Experimenting with Waterproof Connectors Design Challenge, the first community challenge of the new year.

Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with Amphenol’s waterproof connectors in a watertight enclosure and catalogue their process in a series of blogs. (Read More.)

New line of locking components enhance the cybersecurity of interconnected systems

With the ever-increasing threat of cyberattacks across the world, it is crucial to keep systems safe and secured from attackers, no matter the origin of the source.

While keeping strong passwords and changing them frequently is one of the most efficient ways to strengthen cybersecurity, other risks remain. Systems can also be breached through connectors. (Read More.)

Molex's Micro-Fit 3.0 connector system at Rutronik

The Micro-Fit 3.0 connector system from Molex impresses with a wide range of pole numbers and cable lengths for power and signal transmission.

With a pitch of 3.0mm and a maximum current carrying capacity of 8.5A, it ensures a reliable power supply in a compact design. Optional features such as contact position assurance (TPA), blind mating capability, and press-fit technology, among others, provide OEMs with the flexibility they desire for space-constrained applications. (Read More.)