TE Connectivity (TE) launched its power interconnect cable assembly for Open Rack V2, a new connectivity solution designed to power Open Compute Project (OCP) version 2-compliant data center infrastructure. The OCP is developing standard compute, storage, and data center hardware designs that manufacturers can use to build highly compatible and scalable products with minimal development […]
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Lapp Group’s new cable is UV resistant
The Lapp Group has released its new OLFLEX TRAY VTC, a UL TC-ER and CSA CIC rated multi-conductor cable that is ideal for plant installations and factory expansions. The new cable fills the cost-to-performance gap between stiff-commodity PVC-nylon tray cables and premium tray cables and comes with an unshielded construction that includes finely stranded bare copper […]
New VNA test cables designed to withstand lab use
Pasternack, a leading provider of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, releases of an all new line of ruggedized phase stable VNA test cables operating up to 40 GHz, depending on the series. These VNA test cables are specially designed to withstand the rigors of test lab use and production testing for 50 ohm communications systems. […]
igus introduces Triflex RSE system
igus’ new Triflex RSE system prevents looping of the cable carrier, allowing power, data and media to be safely supplied to the end of the robotic arm. The system was designed for use with the Triflex R line of cable carriers from igus, which are available in a variety of diameters and styles. A large range of mounting […]
Ultra-Miniature Cable Assemblies Up to 6 GHz from Fairview Microwave
Fairview Microwave Inc. introduces a brand new family of ultra-miniature UMCX, WMCX and HMCX32 cable assemblies. Commonly used to connect an external antenna to a mini-PCB, these flexible micro-coax jumpers offer operation from DC to 6 GHz and are ideal for use in wireless communications systems. Additional wireless applications include antennas for GPS and other […]
Higher standard regarding fire protection in rail vehicles
In order to maintain general safety of passengers, the requirements on cables in rail vehicles have always been very high. The new European Standard DIN EN 45545-2 goes on to increase the requirements regarding fire protection in rail vehicles. Aside from being halogen free, all used cables have to be flame retardant and self – […]
Alpha Wire adds brass braid sleeving to FIT wire management family
Alpha Wire has added brass braid expandable sleeving to its FIT wire management portfolio. FIT Brass Braid Sleeving is not only nice to look at, but also features a tough exterior that provides great EMI protection and protects against harmful microorganisms. FIT Brass Braid Sleeving can also be used to create a low-resistance point-to-point ground […]
Precision wire stripping for large cables with tough insulation– the NEW stripax ULtimate XL
Weidmuller expands their line of stripax® ULtimate self-adjusting wire strippers with the addition of the new stripax® ULtimate XL. This high-precision stripping tool is for removing insulation from large cables with cross sections that range from 14-8 AWG. The stripax® ULtimate XL easily and quickly strips wires that have tough, halogen-free insulation as well as […]
Siemon Interconnect Solutions saves money and power
Siemon Interconnect Solutions, a business unit of Siemon that provides custom network infrastructure solutions to OEMs, value-added resellers and system integrators, is pleased to announce SFP+ active copper twinax cable assemblies developed specifically as a cost-effective and lower-power solution for short reach links in high-speed data center interconnect applications. “We are excited to expand our […]
Northwire’s UL harmonized electric vehicle cable meets revised compliance requirements
Northwire, Inc., (NWI), a custom cable and assembly manufacturer and subsidiary of The LEMO Group, expands the family of ruggedized hybrid electric vehicle charging cables featuring power, signal, and data custom composite options in any AWG size to suit all electric vehicle applications in today’s market. While NWI’s Next Gen EV cable suite is compatible […]