Over 250 new connector products from AVX launched in partnership with Farnell
Premier Farnell’s new catalogue and website now exclusively features over 250 connector product lines from AVX Corporation Kyocera Electronic Devices. read more....

Capacitor Arrays with soft termination resist cracking Now available from AVX Corporation are capacitor arrays featuring FLEXITERM® soft termination, which enables them to withstand more than twice the PCB deflection that would cause cracking in standard MLC devices. The addition of a layer of epoxy silver in the termination means that the array is able to absorb mechanical stress, and this helps protect the internal structure against short circuit failure. read more....

Independent Universal SMT Contacts replace traditional interfaces A new series of independent Universal SMT Contacts announced by ITT Electronic Components, which provide electrical connections between a device and a PCB, includes a 1.3mm version that offers lowest profile currently available. read more....

Sequential mating system guarantees reliable connection The VEAM NRG Sequential mating system, from ITT, is presented in a 19in rack format and guarantees the correct mating and unmating sequence for a set of the company's Powerlock power distribution connectors. Having a variety of secutiry features, the 'foolproof' nature of the NRG system makes it especially suitable for applications such as special events, including concerts, broadcasts and exhibitions, as well as energy generation. read more....

Connectors for embedded PC applications Now available from Harwin is a PC/104 compatible range of bus connectors for embedded PC applications, designed for stacking boards with a common bus. They meet relevant industry standards, have a maximum 3A current rating, and a press-fit tail option that enables solder-free attachment. read more....

Passives manufacturer extends helping hand to design engineers The leading manufacturer of advanced passive components AVX, has developed a new software product library for use with Agilent's Advanced Design System (ADS). In enabling customers to perform diagnostics on circuit designs before the manufacturing process, this saves time and money. read more....

Press-fit bulkhead adaptor reduces assembly time A press-fit version of a BNC female/female adaptor developed by connector manufacturer GTK, enables an 80% reduction in assembly time, and can easily be removed or replaced using a simple tool. read more....

Rugged Hot Shoe connector series. 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. read more....

Servomotor connector feature simplifies internal wiring
A new connector for small and medium servomotors, from ITT Electronic Components, simplifies internal wiring and replaces two bulkier conventional circular connectors, reducing mating to servomotors to four steps. read more....

Solderless press-fit connectors cut assembly time A new range of high-performance, RoHS compliant D-subminiature press-fit connectors, from GTK, provide robust mounting to PCBs without the need for soldering. read more....

Cable harness service meets hi-rel demands A flexible, high-quality cable harness service addressing the needs of OEMs in highreliability fields such as aerospace, is now available from Harwin. read more....

Rugged, reliable Hot Shoe connector technology
A new connector technology from Harwin is designed for ease of use; to withstand dust, water or chemical ingress; and tolerate misalignment. read more....

High density, high performance optical fiber interconnect system is flexible, scaleable and easy to maintain A new Cannon PHD line of optical interconnects from ITT delivers high performance, high density, and ease of maintenance. In addition, it is flexible and scaleable. read more....

High density board-to-board connection with versatile stack heights A range of board-to-board connectors on a high density 1.27 x 1.27mm grid is now available from Tyco Electronics. They provide a choice of three vertical stacking heights, at 6.35mm, 8.13mm or 9.91mm, by combining receptacle connectors with vertical headers of suitable height. read more....

Surface mount pin headers and vertical receptacles now offer simple board-to-board stacking solution Tyco Now available from Tyco Electronics is a range of AMPMODU surface mount pin headers and vertical receptacles on a 2.54mm grid, offering a simple and reliable surface mount board-to-board stacking solution read more....

D subminiature range is RoHS-compliant
An entire new D subminiature range of connectors from GTK, which includes high density, dual port, right angle and Combo D styles, meets the requirements of the RoHS legislation. read more....

Dense and versatile Cannon D-sub performs in harsh environments Cannon's Grommet D range of Dsubminiature connectors is now available from ITT Electronic Components. A cost effective and high-density rectangular connector system, Cannon Grommet D is equipped to cope with the most extreme environmental conditions. read more....