CDM Electronics, a premier authorized distributor of electronic connectors and cables, today announced the availability of Eaton’s Titan Ground Power™ Series of cable assemblies and field-replaceable adapters for commercial and military aircraft. The parts’ advanced interconnect technologies decrease mating forces by 40% and demating by 60% to extend aircraft power receptacle life and reduce receptacle-related […]
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Cicoil provides flexible flat cables for wearable electronics
Providing uninterrupted reliability and long term durability, Cicoil’s Highly Flexible Flat Data and Video Cables are excellent for use on wearable electronics products, including military biosensors, infotainment systems, mobile computing and virtual reality headsets. The thin profile and high strength wires provide excellent solutions for confined spaces and utilization within compact, sensor-enabled devices. In addition, […]
Industrial Ethernet: From cable selection to network monitoring
by Mark Knebusch, Softing Inc. As more devices are connected through networks, the reliability of these networks is critical. One way to guarantee reliability is through testing and monitoring. Here are tips to ensure you pick the right tools to secure network reliability. As data flows faster, a solid wiring foundation in industrial Ethernet applications […]
Anixter International Inc. Announces Closing of Power Solutions Acquisition
Anixter International Inc. (NYSE: AXE) has completed the acquisition of the Power Solutions segment of HD Supply for $825 million, subject to customary post-closing working capital and other customary adjustments. Power Solutions reported fiscal 2014 revenue of $1.9 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $79 million. The acquisition, which is the largest in Anixter’s history, is […]
Industrial plug connector with fast connection technology
HELUKABEL presents its new PROFINET plug connector, the HELUKAT RJ45 Cat5 IP20, which has built-in fast connection technology. The Fieldbus-compatible plug comes in a linear and angled design. It is therefore well-suited for industrial use in tight installation spaces. HELUKAT has colored contact elements which prevents the installer from committing connection errors. The clear labeling […]
Beckhoff offers easy plug-in wiring solutions
No need to manually wire with the EtherCAT plug-in modules from the new Beckhoff EJ series. An efficient solution to implement platform concepts in large-scale machine production with many common parts, while retaining the possibility to configure variants. The “plug-in” modules are electronically-based on the well-known EtherCAT I/O system. Their design allows them to be […]
What is EMI and how can you prevent it?
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is an electromagnetic emission that causes a disturbance in another piece of electrical equipment. EMI can be attributed to a wide span of the electromagnetic spectrum including radio, DC and even microwave frequencies. Because anything that carries rapidly changing electrical currents gives off electromagnetic emissions, it is quite common for one object’s […]
Flat Flexible Cat 6A Cable
Cicoil is pleased to announce the introduction of its NEW Lightweight & Ultra Flexible Cat 6A cable. Unlike industry standard Ethernet cables that don’t provide consistent data transmission accuracy in continuous motion applications, Cicoil’s flat, compact design provides exceptional reliability when flexed, twisted or routed through tight spaces. Cicoil’s patented extrusion process allows 4 individually […]
Alpha Wire acquires Coast Wire and Plastic Tech
Alpha Wire is proud to announce the acquisition of Coast Wire and Plastic Tech of Carson, CA. Coast specializes in custom wire and cable for the medical, instrumentation, industrial, semiconductor, and commercial electronic markets. We are pleased to add Coast to the Alpha family, says Mike Dugar, president of Alpha Wire. With the addition of […]
GORE-FLIGHT™ Microwave Assemblies, 6 Series
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has introduced new GORE-FLIGHT™ Microwave Assemblies, 6 Series – lightweight cable solutions that deliver the lowest insertion loss before and after installation, ensuring reliable performance for the life of the system. The robust construction of these assemblies reduces total costs by withstanding the challenges of installation, reducing costly […]
