Cables/Connecting

Han PushPull Power from HARTING is a new, extremely compact 5-pole power connector with voltage and current ratings up to 690 V and 16 A, respectively. The new connector is part of HARTING’s PushPull family of rugged connectors for transmitting optical and electrical communications, along with signals and power, with IP65/IP67 protection for use in industrial environments.

Link Microtek’s Engineering Division has introduced what is believed to be the industry’s first commercially available PCB-mounting coaxial rotary joint. Featuring an extremely wide operating frequency range of DC to 5GHz, the AMCORJ-PCB-SCA1 device is designed to allow a coaxial cable to be rotated through 360 degrees while connected to a printed circuit board.

Molex will be highlighting its new and innovative ranges of optical interconnects during this year’s ECOC exhibition in Vienna, Austria. Synonymous with optical fibre and telecommunications in Europe, the event unites academia and industry in discussion and displays the latest (and future) optical communications components, products, systems, and services. Hot topics of discussion will include new fibre-based components, modulation schemes ...

Electronics has announced that its MULTI-BEAM XLE power distribution connector family has been licensed with FCI. Building upon the existing cross-license for MULTI-BEAM XL and PwrBlade connectors in place since 2000, this new license will create a certified second source for the higher performing MULTI-BEAM XLE connectors. Tyco Electronics’ new MULTI-BEAM XLE connectors are the latest addition to the MULTI-BEAM XL power connector family.

SUYIN has expanded its broad portfolio of modular jacks with the space-saving low-profile in-board version 101116FHBY4M401ZL. The 8-pole network jack with dimensions 25.2 x 20.17 x 11.3 (L x W x H in mm overall) is provided as tab-down type having the slot for the locking tab on the base of the RJ45 jack.

Yamaichi Electronics now offers a novel flip type ZIF connector for FFC/FPC and thus enlarges its portfolio of board-to-cable connections. The new series HF601 is a zero insertion force FFC connector with a 0.5mm pitch and a minimal height of 2mm, which combines plug security and variability due to a wide range of different pin counts.

Yamaichi Electronics enlarges its portfolio of board-to-board and board-to-cable connecters with two new connector types, BoardFit and MatchCon. BoardFit (P3/P4 series) unifies the attributes of a miniature connector with the possibility to transfer currents up to 9A. Therefore, the series has been designed with two variants: BoardFit 3.0 possesses a 3mm pitch and transfers up to 5A. If higher currents up to 9A are needed BoardFit 4.2 can be us...

TTI Inc., the leading passive, interconnect and discretes distributor, is adding the Raychem product range to its existing extensive TE portfolio. The new products to be added from the Raychem brand encompasses moulded parts, heat-shrink tubing, solder sleeves and crimps Raychem products are a brand leader in harsh environments and are suitable for Commercial & Military aircraft, ground defence systems, space and off-shore / marine applications...

Hypertac will showcase its range of harsh environment connector technologies at the DSEi exhibition being held at ExCel in London, on 8-11 September 2009. Hypertac is located at stand 890. In particular, Hypertac’s SnapTac miniature connectors will be given a high profile due to their market leading features in the field of wearable, EMI shielded, electronic systems. Now in second generation form, SnapTac connectors are based on Hypertac’s...

Lane Electronics, recognized as an industry leader for the supply of electrical and electronic interconnection products, has announced a range of plastic bodied connectors designed to suit a variety of applications where space is at a premium. Manufactured by Weald Electronics, the SM/SMA Series are available with 1, 2 or 3 ways and rated at 3, 7 and 12A with a peak working voltage of 500V, DC or AC.