As automated machinery continues to change through the use of IoT-enabled technologies, with updated standards and the need for faster speeds and production, more pressure is put upon the cables that are used to control, power and carry these critical signals. Recently, Horst Messerer, data, network, and bus technology sales manager at Helukabel shared his […]
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USB cable assemblies comply to USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 Gen S standards
CUI’s Interconnect Group has added USB cables to its existing portfolio of connector and cable assembly products. The USB cable assemblies are available with USB Type A, USB Type B, Micro B, Mini B, and USB Type C plugs and receptacles, along with dc power plugs, blunt cut, and stripped and tinned terminations. Joining CUI’s line […]
Dual-wall heat shrink tubing meets power/battery cable to terminal needs
TE Connectivity (TE), has introduced its BATTU heat shrink tubing, a dual-wall, fire retardant product intended for battery/power cable to terminal applications in industrial and commercial vehicles, construction equipment, generator sets and more. The BATTU tubing products’ polyolefin jacket and thermoplastic inner adhesive wall provide excellent performance in harsh environments. With an approximate 2:1 shrink […]
Handheld industrial Ethernet network tester simplifies cable and networking testing
Ideal Networks has launched NaviTEK IE, the first purpose-built handheld network tester, designed for commissioning, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of PROFINET Industrial Ethernet networks, plus standard Ethernet IP networks. The new, rugged NaviTEK IE copper and fiber troubleshooter has been developed to simplify the process of testing both cabling and networks in Industrial Ethernet networks […]
Skew matched cable pairs for high-speed networking, supercomputing
Fairview Microwave Inc., an Infinite Electronics brand, has expanded its line of skew matched cable pairs to include 40 and 67 GHz versions that are ideal for the development of high-data-rate digital systems. Fairview’s extended line of skew matched cables consists of seven models, three original and four new, available in 40 and 67 GHz […]
Raychem CANbus cables offer speeds to 1 Mb/sec for military, aerospace
TE Connectivity (TE), Harrisburg, Pa., has launched its portfolio of Raychem CANbus (Controller Area Network) cables. With variations available that cater to a variety of harsh environments, these high-speed copper cables offer a ruggedized means of transmitting data at speeds up to 1 Mb/s. The high-performance 120Ω twisted pair cables are available in constructions that meet […]
NASA and Cicoil celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 9 Space Mission
On March 13, The National Aeronautics Space Agency will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the successful completion of the Apollo 9 Space Flight Mission. Cicoil — the innovator of the Bio-Harnesses worn by the Apollo 9 Astronauts — will be celebrating as well. The mission demonstrated complete module docking and extraction, which helped prove that […]
Interpower offers cord sets and power cords with IEC 60320 C17 connectors
Interpower is pleased to announce that it is now manufacturing cord sets with polarized and non-polarized NEMA 1-15 plugs and IEC 60320 C17, as well as connectors and power cords with IEC 60320 C17 connectors. The following cord sets are now available from stock: Black cord set with a polarized NEMA 1-15 plug and straight […]
Hybrid cable grommet simplifies cable entry for hybrid connectors
With the new KT-M cable grommet from icotek, the built-in plugs and installation jacks are integrated directly into the icotek cable entry strips KEL, KEL-U or KEL-ER. The KT-M is ideal for interfacing to signal, data, power or hybrid connectors by simply screwing them into the threads of the KT-M. Even hose fittings or pressure […]
Low-PIM coaxial cables available with PIM levels less than -160 dBc
Fairview Microwave Inc., an Infinite Electronics brand, has released a new series of low-PIM coaxial cable assemblies in standard and custom lengths that are ideal for distributed antenna systems (DAS) and are available with same-day delivery. The more than 100+ standard configurations in this new line of low-PIM coaxial cable assemblies deliver PIM levels of […]