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Magnet mount 2G/3G/4G, Wi-Fi and GNSS antenna base for cars
Taoglas launched magnet base for placing antennas such 2G/3G/4G, Wi-Fi and GNSS on cars. The Torus MMB series offered in four standard mounting bases which have different aligning hole diameters from 16mm to 31mm. Ronan Quinlan, Joint CEO of Taoglas states ‘Vehicle mount antenna installations
2 min readSolderless connectors simplify multiple wire terminations using poke-in tech
TE Connectivity releasable poke-in wire solderless connectors which simplify multiple wire terminations using poke-in technology. The wires can be replaced without complex disassembly or damage to the release mechanism during activation. “The SMT releasable poke-in connectors’ release mechanism
2 min read250 A mains power contactor switch for electric/hybrid vehicle
TE Connectivity has introduced 250 Amperes rated EVC 250 main contactor for use in hybrid, full-electric and fuel cell vehicles, as well as in vehicle charging systems and that works without pressurized contact chambers. EVC 250 has contact gaps, and is optimized switching dynamics with high pe
1 min readGrayhill expands line of 3K Series keypads
Leading electomechanical precision switch maker Grayhill has added a new 6 button keypad with a 2X3 key configuration to the 3K Series CAN-bus keypads. This addition to the 3K Series enhances Grayhill’s capabilities in developing custom dashboards and control panels to meet the unique price, perfor
2 min readFCI unveils wire-to-wire and wire-to-board 5A and 9A power connectors
FCI has launched cost-effective Minitek Pwr 3.0 & Minitek Pwr 4.2 connectors for power applications with current ratings of up to 5A per contact. Engineered for wire-to-wire and wire-to-board applications, its crimp and snap-in receptacles are used to terminate AWG 20 to 30 wires. Crimping and rem
3 min readMulti-conductor cable assemblies for satellites
API Technologies now manufactures a series of multi-conductor cable assemblies for satellites. With this introduction, API has increased its capabilities of supporting space applications from its Electromagnetic Integrated Solutions (EIS) product line, the leader in EMI/RFI components and interconn
2 min readVisual differentiating 4.2 x 3.2x2.5mm micro switches
C&K Components developed a new series of microminiature SMT top-actuated switches. Designated the PTS 810 Series, the micro miniature switch has a 4.2 x 3.2mm footprint, 2.5mm height, and is ideal for control panels, nomad devices, remote controls, and keyless entry systems. Featuring color-coded ac
2 min readTE Connectivity to acquire the SEACON
TE Connectivity Ltd. has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the underwater connector technology and systems company SEACON for $490 million in cash. The SEACON group serves the military marine and sub-sea sectors for remotely operated vehicles (ROV) / autonomous underwat
2 min readOvermolded backshell cable assemblies from API for def/aero
API Technologies is offering durable, low pressure overmolded backshells on connector interfaces. Targeting high-rel applications such as military, aerospace, high-end industrial, oil and gas, as well as medical applications, these durable, waterproof and weather resistant backshells offer impro
2 min readHybrid fibre-optic PoE cable can extend up to 2KMs
Telecom network equipment manufacturer LevelOne is offering Power/Fibre Hybrid Cable (PFHC) technology which can extend a network up to two kilometres from the source (transmitter) for Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices, and one kilometre for PoE-Plus devices. Using AWG 18 cable, these distances are
3 min readVESA enables single connector for display, power and data
VESA makes DockPort as official extension to the existing DisplayPort standard. DockPort enables high-speed USB 3.0 data over the existing DisplayPort connector, so that notebook, tablet and other small form factor computers can use single convenient connector for display power and data. At
1 min readFCI launches 12Gb/s SAS connectors for servers
FCI has launched Serial Attached SCSI(SAS) receptacle connectors for servers. These connectors support speeds up to 12 GB/s and they are compliant with SAS 3.0 and SFF8680 specs in terms of mating interface performance and signal integrity. Some of these connectors are footprint compatible with exi
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