Cables/Connecting

Quadrant has completed a major contract to supply several thousand semi-rigid, coaxial, time delay cable assemblies to the German Electron Synchrotron (DESY) project, a major international research organisation based near Hamburg.

Tyco Electronics has recently introduced a new interface for industrial and rolling stock applications, offering enormous flexibility. With the new HVS highly variable connector system, end-users can choose among over 25 different connector modules and quickly and easily mount or dismount up to six single or three double modules into a solid metal frame without the need for tooling. In most applications the new connector module system reduces the...

Aerco now offers rapid deliveries on zinc cobalt plated versions of D38999 series III and AB05 connectors that meet the requirements of Mil-C-26482 series 1. The investment in this service has been made to meet the growing number of customers showing concern about the environmental implications of using cadmium plating.

High performance interconnect maker Harwin, has launched standard 8, 12 and 16 way versions of its rugged Hot Shoe connector technology which enables rapid and simple connection, yet tolerates mating misalignment and resists dust, water, and chemical ingress.

Available from specialist distributor Switchtec, Euroclamp’s SVR vertical reversed connector block enables quick, efficient isolation of equipments and circuitry by way of the connector’s clever design that utilises push-in female connections for power and signal terminations. Ideal for electronic housing manufacturers and PCB manufacturers/assemblers, the connectors will also find favour with OEMs, panel builders, CEMs, kitters, and the bui...

Interconnect specialist GTK is offering new external SATA II (eSATA) cable assemblies to add to its serial ATA products for the data storage/ peripheral market place. Up to six times faster than USB and IEEE 1394, eSATA allows for faster, more reliable data transfer with improved performance compared to existing external solutions.

JAE has introduced two new connectors supporting PC Card and Express Card formats, suitable for use in harsh environments. The new connectors allow users to transfer open-standard removable media conveniently between industrial or ruggedised PCs and office IT equipment.

HARTIING has introduced a range of patch cables which combine the company'sPush-Pull interconnection technology with overmoulding for enhanced reliability.

The 9175 connector from AVX’s Elco Europe Division allows users to easily connect individual wires to a single row of contacts using IDC technology. Currently available as 2-and 3-way IDC connectors, the part is both low-profile (3.45mm) with a small PCB footprint (2 way: 5.0x2.5mm, 3 way: 7.5x2.5mm) and allows for quick, easy assembly thanks to a dedicated single-wire insertion hand tool.

HARTING has introduced new versions of its established Han-Brid industrial hybrid connector range with the addition of USB and FireWire interfaces, allowing users to connect computers and peripherals to control cabinets without compromising the IP rating required for harsh industrial environments.