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LED backlighting option maintains dust and water ingress protection

1 week ago | connectortips.com | Aimee Kalnoskas

OKW has introduced a new machining service for LED backlighting as part of its enclosure customization options. This service addresses ingress protection challenges of fitting LEDs and light pipes to a housing’s front panel. The backlighting solution enables designers to add visual indicators to their devices. Numbers and letters appear only during illumination and remain invisible when LEDs are off.
M8/M12 IP67 cordsets feature 3-5 wire configurations with -25°C to 80°C temperature range

2 weeks ago | connectortips.com | Aimee Kalnoskas

Carlo Gavazzi Automation announces the release of CON Series M8 and M12 IP67 PVC Cordsets, manufactured at the company’s Lithuania production facility. The product line includes single-ended and double-ended A-coded cordsets designed for sensor applications and compatibility with IO-Link masters. The cordsets incorporate several practical design features addressing common installation challenges.
wire-to-wire system simplifies mil/aero connections

3 weeks ago | connectortips.com | Redding Traiger

Littelfuse, Inc. announced the AeroSplice Wire-to-Wire Connecting Solution, a wire splicing system designed to streamline and standardize wire connections in aviation and defense applications. AeroSplice simplifies the often tedious and error-prone process of manual wire splicing, providing a fast, reliable, and easy-to-use alternative tailored to meet the stringent MIL-SPEC (MIL-DTL-24308) requirements of the aviation and defense industries.
What types of connectors are used in medical devices?

3 weeks ago | connectortips.com | Aharon Etengoff

Medical devices of all sizes and types rely on connectors to ensure safe and reliable power delivery, data transmission, and fluid management. Many of these medical-grade connectors are rated for biocompatibility (ISO 10993), environmental sealing (IEC 60529), and electromagnetic interference (EMI) resistance (IEC 60601-1-2). This article highlights various medical connectors, such as implantable devices, card-edge solutions, and board-level interconnects.
A guide to spring-loaded pogo pin connectors

4 weeks ago | connectortips.com | Aimee Kalnoskas

Pogo pins are essential components in modern electronics, providing reliable spring-loaded connections for testing, charging, and data transfer applications. These small yet robust connectors ensure consistent electrical contact through a plunger mechanism, allowing for repeated use without significant wear. Their versatility makes them ideal for use in PCB testing, battery connections, and modular device interfaces, where durability and low resistance are critical.
FAQ on cable impedance: 50 Ω versus 75 Ω

1 month ago | connectortips.com | Bill Schweber

The 50-ohm impedance is standard in RF design, while 75 ohms is also used, so it’s important to understand the attributes of each and not confuse them. One of the issues that beginning electronic engineers must grasp is the concept of impedance and impedance matching, especially concerning transmission lines, cables, and connectors. This FAQ will look at the two most commonly used “standard” impedances of 50 Ω and 75 Ω, why they are what they are, and the role of each.
Cable connectors feature locking mechanism

1 month ago | connectortips.com | Redding Traiger

Hirose has expanded its rugged, space-saving hybrid connector product offering to include an IP67-rated version when mated. Designed for precision motors, industrial automation, and compact equipment, the waterproof MT50WA Series connector combines power, signal, and brake connections into one compact solution, saving space and simplifying assembly. An ultra-reliable one-touch lever lock mechanism offers easy operation while enhancing connection stability.
Compression contacts maintain connections between boards

1 month ago | connectortips.com | Redding Traiger

KYOCERA AVX released the new 9258-100 Series spring-finger board-to-board compression contacts. Designed to provide full connector functionality in a miniature, low-profile, single-contact form factor that supports flexible PCB placement, the new 9258-100 Series spring-finger board-to-board compression contacts help OEMs across industries reduce size and costs without compromising performance.
Where are wet mate connectors used?

2 months ago | connectortips.com | Jeff Shepard

Wet mate connectors are used in applications where connections need to be made and broken underwater, such as oil and gas wells, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), marine and oceanographic exploration, aquaculture and fish farming, underwater lighting and video monitoring systems, and offshore renewable energy. This article reviews several wet-mate options, including gold-plated and niobium-based electrical connectors, electro-hydraulic connectors, and fiber optic connectors.
What types of connectors are used in downhole drilling rigs?

2 months ago | connectortips.com | Jeff Shepard

The environment in downhole drilling rigs is harsh. It begins with extremely high pressures and temperatures (HPHT). The connectors in these applications must survive HPHT and corrosive environments and still deliver outstanding electrical and mechanical performance. They must be compact to fit into restricted spaces, handle electrical power, and provide signal interconnects for sensors and other devices.