Elecbee is enhancing its M12-X coded connectors to meet the stringent requirements of rail, transportation and agriculture. These advancements are designed to provide cutting-edge solutions for applications such as Ethernet-based communication infrastructures, camera-based surveillance systems and passenger infotainment services. Elecbee ensures reliable data transmission in compliance with the Cat6A standard, even under challenging conditions such as severe vibration and shock loads. the DIN EN 61076-2-109 standard defines the basic requirements, including mechanical durability, vibration resistance and effective sealing of connectors for use in industrial and harsh environments. Emerging applications impose stricter standards. Connectors for railroad systems must undergo additional shock and vibration testing according to DIN EN 61373. These tests ensure that connectors remain fully functional, even under the short-term stresses encountered in shunting or coupling operations. Highly complex agricultural machinery requires reliable, robust functionality to prevent downtime. Data-intensive real-time monitoring systems are being integrated into this sector, for example, in combine harvesters, where camera-based systems help avoid collisions with wildlife.
Hirose's extended SignalBee connector platform now includes the DF53 series connector. With a height of 1.45 mm and a depth of 3.55 mm, it is the industry's smallest 0.6 mm crimp connector on the market.The DF53 series is typically used to power wearable battery connections, and supports currents of up to 1.3 A when powered from two positions. The highly reliable DF53 series utilizes a unique gun design that combines a miniature footprint with high gun strength to prevent cable breakage during wiring. Dual locking design, friction and contact ensure high holding power. The box contact design ensures contact stability from above and below, and on the cable side prevents deformation when handling cable assemblies.The DF53 series of single row crimp connectors is available in a 14-position version, allowing mating conditions to be checked.
Molex introduced its new line of EMI filtered D-Sub Pi adapters and connectors, EMI filter plates, and fixed RF coaxial attenuators and RF coaxial terminations designed to improve the overall reliability and efficiency of critical electronic systems. This release reinforces Molex's commitment to aerospace and defense innovation and product development following the recent acquisition of AirBorn. These solutions are designed to meet stringent regulatory standards for seamless integration into a variety of aerospace and defense applications. These applications include radar systems, airborne radios, night vision sensors, flight control, engine control, navigation systems, tactical weapons and military GPS systems. Advanced materials and flexible designs to meet varying size, weight and power requirements ensure that these innovations are also well suited for other high-performance applications, including medical devices, telecommunications and industrial automation.
Hirose has introduced the HR22K series as part of its range of high-speed I/O connectors. The robust connectors feature a unique and user-friendly push-in bayonet lock that clicks to ensure a secure and reliable connection. Simply push the plug in to complete the mating, then rotate the sleeve to release the lock. Waterproof The HR22K series is housed in a metal casing and is IPX7 compliant when mated, providing excellent protection against water and oil. This makes it ideal for applications in harsh conditions. The connectors also feature a spiral strain relief design that enhances protection against cable bends and ensures excellent durability. This makes the HR22K series ideal for interface connections in tight spaces.The HR22K series I/O connectors support Cat.5e (1 Gb/s) high-speed transmission and are commonly used in industrial automation and manufacturing applications, including CNC/PLC, machine tools, robotics, semiconductor manufacturing, and more.
Amphenol RF's BNC portfolio now offers flexible miniature coaxial cables. These configurations are available in frequency ranges up to 9 GHz and support Wi-Fi 7. Bayonet interfaces provide a reliable and secure connection to the BNC connector while allowing for easy mating and unplugging.The BNC connectors feature a corrosion-resistant nickel-plated brass body and ferrule to withstand the harshest environments. Gold-plated contacts ensure constant signal integrity and high-frequency capability, and BNC connectors offer considerable performance in a compact, lightweight design.
Amphenol RF's BNC portfolio now offers flexible miniature coaxial cables. These configurations are available in frequency ranges up to 9 GHz and support Wi-Fi 7. Bayonet interfaces provide a reliable and secure connection to the BNC connector while allowing for easy mating and unplugging.The BNC connectors feature a corrosion-resistant nickel-plated brass body and ferrule to withstand the harshest environments. Gold-plated contacts ensure constant signal integrity and high-frequency capability, and BNC connectors offer considerable performance in a compact, lightweight design.
New Connectivity Products for March 2025 > Wire, Cable and Cable Assemblies
CDM Inc. provides in-house absolute and relative phase matching capabilities for the design and manufacture of patch cord cable assemblies. The phase matching process is critical in RF systems to ensure that each set of precision-tested cables meets the application's cable length, dielectric material, and temperature specifications, which are the primary factors affecting phase matching. CDM's new phase matching program uniquely provides customers with a single resource for design, material requirements, testing, and final assembly. With absolute phase matching, each cable in an assembly is matched to a specified phase value. With relative phase matching, the cables in each group match each other, but are not necessarily set to the specified absolute phase. cdm identifies and provides the specified cable length, dielectric material, and temperature parameters. cdm currently utilizes test equipment such as the ZNL20 Vector Analyzer, with a frequency range of 5 kHz to 20 GHz, and the Rohde & Schwarz ZNLE Vector Analyzer, with a frequency range of 100 kHz to 20 GHz. All assembly work and phase-matching testing is performed at CDM's manufacturing facility in Turnersville, N.J. CDM's phase-matched RF patch cable assemblies are used in a wide range of aerospace and military, radar technology, healthcare equipment, and communications system applications, where a group of cables supports a consistent phase relationship to ensure that signals arrive at the same point in the wave cycle. . These assemblies are typically designed for use in phased array antennas, high-speed digital interconnects, military and aerospace radar technology, medical equipment, test and measurement equipment, and satellite communications.
Amphenol RF offers additional pre-configured 2.92 mm cable assembly configurations that feature a 2.92 mm connector with the option of connecting an SMP or SMPM connector at the other end. Conformal cables are easy to install because they are more flexible than semi-rigid coaxial cable types and are preferred for applications that require low loss. 2.92 mm cable assemblies are ideal for telecom, satcom, microwave, and quantum computing applications. These assemblies provide reliable electrical performance up to 40 GHz while offering low VSWR. 2.92 mm interfaces are designed to mate with SMA and 3.5 mm interfaces and feature passivated stainless steel coupling nuts for secure mating.