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When the "click" fails: Designing tactile feedback that lasts

Your user presses a button and nothing feels definite. They press again. On a medical device or a vehicle control, that half-second of doubt is a design failure, even if the signal technically registered.
Tactile feedback is not a detail. It is how the human body confirms that a command has been accepted, without l... Read more...

CircuitSeal™ hermetically encapsulates circuits and connectors in a chemically inert epoxy, protecting against moisture, corrosion, and electrical failure. It enables compact, lightweight designs, supports multiple connection types, and allows non-hermetic connectors to be sealed for cost-effective, high-reliability performance in harsh environments. Read more...

The PotCon® line of hermetic bulkhead connector feedthroughs incorporate standard connectors and wire harnesses in a single, fully sealed housing. Read more...

All gloveboxes require power, signal, and data transfer without compromising the internal environment. Hermetic feedthroughs enable this while maintaining a reliable seal. Standard connectors like IEC C19 and NEMA 15 and 20 provide flexible, safe solutions based on voltage and current needs, ensuring consistent performance across a range of applications. Read more...

Reliable B-2200S08P-A120 female headers with 2.54 mm pitch for stable sensor, module, and microcontroller connections in smart devices. Read more...

EX approved connectors are engineered for use in hazardous environments, meeting stringent U.S. and Canadian Ex-proof standards. These connectors are tested for safe performance in explosive atmospheres—ideal for oil & gas, marine, and industrial applications. PEI-Genesis offers value-added assembly of Amphenol’s Amphe-EX™ and Star-Line EX® series. Read more...

Innovative Male PCB Quick Fit terminals designed to hold up under repeated mating cycles are in stock and ready for delivery.

Available in Surface Mount as well as horizontal and vertical Thru Hole Mount configurations. The space saving design makes them ideal for use in dense PCB boards and offer easy access for connecting and disconnecting Quick-Fit female terminals.

Our... Read more...

Size, Weight and Performance Optimization: A Monobloc Connector for High-Performance EMC Shielding

Protecting sensitive signals against electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a physical challenge, especially when space is limited. Standard solutions often force a difficult compromise: ensure effective shielding or save valuable space.

To reconcile signal integrity with high... Read more...

Cryogenic feedthroughs enable reliable power and signal transmission in ultra-low temperature environments, often below -100°C. Douglas Electrical Components designs custom hermetic solutions using specialized epoxy sealing to ensure high-density connections and minimal leak paths, tested under extreme temperatures and pressures for long-term reliability. Read more...

Press-Fit and SMT Connectors: Optimizing PCB Assembly and Reducing Cycle Times

In the design of embedded electronic architectures, the printed circuit board (PCB) assembly stage is often examined very closely. Cycle times, thermal constraints related to soldering, and manual operations all affect the productivity of your manufacturing lines.

To optimize your processe... Read more...