Connector Applications: Interconnection World

Interconnection technology is ubiquitous, and this topic center provides news and product information about some of the applications in which the connector is a most-critical design element. Whether the product is an automobile, an iPad, a robot, a heart monitor or a wind turbine, interconnect technology keeps it working. We cover these applications and more in this topic center.

Amphenol Aerospace miniaturizes MIL-DTL-38999 connectors while increasing power, durability (Feb 10, 2012)

Available in shell sizes from 5 to 23, company says its new high-density 2M Series weighs 72% less and is 52% smaller than standard MIL-DTL-38999 connectors.

Molex launches MediSpec hybrid circular MT connectors and receptacles for medical equipment interconnect (Feb 8, 2012)

Integrated optical and electrical solution reduces the number of connectors required in medical equipment and devices.

Infrared fiber optic cables suit military, harsh industrial environments (Feb 6, 2012)

IRphotonics announced the availability of its HE Series infrared fiber optic cables.

Rectangular connectors target missiles, torpedoes, avionics (Feb 6, 2012)

CW Industries' CCM-20, 21, 22, and 23 series connectors are comprised of glass-filled polyester with beryllium copper alloy contacts that are gold plated in the mating area.

Commercial aircraft demand innovation in electronic interconnect systems (Feb 3, 2012)

By Bill Neukomm, Harwin Inc. -- While commercial aircraft do not have to undergo the physical stresses of their military counterparts, they are entrusted to carry hundreds of passengers, so the choice of components used is no less critical.

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by Matt Vincent

What's going on with inventory at Molex?

Is the current inventory situation at Molex (NASDAQ: MOLX) out of line? Motley Fool analyst Seth Jayson recently examined the connector giant's inventory using one "simple rule of thumb". To wit: "Inventory increases ought to roughly parallel revenue...

AT&T Intellectual Property Assigned Patent (February 2, 2012)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 2 -- AT&T Intellectual Property, Atlanta, has been ...

Molex Initiates Strategic Business Developments (February 2, 2012)
Molex Inc. has initiated several strategic business developments to further ...

RF Industries Updates on Fiscal 2011 Sales (February 2, 2012)
RF Industries announced results for the fiscal year and three months ended ...

TE Connectivity Gets Second-Source Pact for Strada Whisper ... (February 2, 2012)
TE Connectivity announced a second-source agreement under which Molex Inc. will ...

Molex Offers Portfolio of High Speed Cahnnel Solutions (February 2, 2012)
Supporting next-generation 100 Gbps Ethernet and 100 Gbps InfiniBand Enhanced ...

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Podcasts

State of Military Interconnect, 2011 With more than 35 years of industry experience, Robert Stanton is a long-standing member of the standards committees for military connector specifications 32139, nanominiature, and 83513, Micro-D. Prior to his role as director of technology for Omnetics, Mr. Stanton was a design engineer and microelectronics expert with Tektronix. In this podcast, ICW senior editor Matt Vincent asks Bob for his views on the state of military interconnect so far in 2011. Play Now or Download
How do military connectors meet unique user requirements? A recent poll of engineers from around the world who work with military connectors yielded some surprising results. Listen to this podcast to find out what’s challenging these engineers as they work with a diverse set of military applications. Play Now or Download

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