Connectors Reference Materials

Description: Connectors, in the context of electronics and electrical engineering, are essential components that facilitate the establishment of electrical connections between different devices, subsystems, or ...

Description: Rising frequencies from 5G to AI and quantum make RF interconnect performance decisive ...

Description: Aerospace and defense (A&D) systems across commercial and military sectors-including uncrewed systems like VTOLs, as well as aircraft, satellites, and other spacecraft-present unique design challenges ...

Description: In the fields of machinery manufacturing, energy production, petrochemicals, etc., the transmission of power and signals between the rotating parts and the fixed parts of the equipment is a key link ...

Description: Compare pogo pins and USB-C connectors, focusing on waterproofing, durability, alignment tolerance, and suitability for compact wearable devices. ...

Description: A high-speed rotary union is a high-precision mechanical transmission and sealing assembly, whose core function is to realize the leak-free continuous transmission of media (liquid, gas, steam, etc.) ...

Description: This article presents a technical overview of Ethernet slip rings, key electro-mechanical components for high-speed data transmission in rotating systems. It covers their definition, working ...

Description: In the rolling tide of industrial technology, slip rings, as the core component to achieve stable electrical connection between the moving and static parts of rotating equipment, are becoming more and ...

Description: Fiber optic slip ring (also known as fiber optic rotary connector or optical combiner ring) is a precision device that uses optical fibers as the data transmission medium to enable uninterrupted ...

Description: Explains how IPEX RF connectors support high-frequency 5G systems with 50O impedance, low signal loss, and compact design, enabling reliable communication in telecom, IoT, and advanced electronics. ...

Description: This paper analyzes structural and electrical design principles of Ethernet connectors, focusing on impedance matching, crosstalk mitigation, shielding effectiveness, and mounting stability in ...

Description: Compare Micro B and Type-C in data rate, power delivery, protocol support, and device scalability to guide connector selection in modern electronic hardware design. ...

Description: In high-performance interconnect systems, modularity and signal integrity are critical to meeting the demands of modern applications across industrial, defence, and medical sectors. Our unique L ...

Description: Advances in technology such as 5G, the Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, connected cars and autonomous vehicles are bringing rapid change to the test and measurement industry. ...

Description: In your designs, integrating RF and digital signals simultaneously is a real puzzle. You have to juggle electrical performance, miniaturization, and environmental constraints — all without ever ...

Description: The current capacity of a connector is never a fixed value. It changes with temperature, contact interface condition, and the mechanical stresses applied to the system. For engineers working on ...

Description: How Miniature Connectors Encourage Eco-Friendly Electronics Production ...

Description: How Space-Grade Connectors Power Smallsats ...

Description: From hostile engagements over enemy territory to high-speed flybys that would make Maverick grin, every sonic boom and shimmering afterburner trail depends on one often-overlooked component: the ...

Description: In today’s interconnected world, connectors are the unsung heroes that ensure seamless communication, power transfer, and data exchange. While they often go unnoticed, their critical role ...

Description: From rugged laptops in forward-operating bases to soldier-worn electronics deep in the field, digital systems must perform flawlessly in the harshest conditions. Behind these systems lies an ...

Description: The autonomous vehicle landscape is evolving quickly. Keeping pace requires advanced interconnectivity solutions to meet the changing demands of these applications. As the industry progresses toward ...

Description: In defense tech, it's easy to get caught up in the headline grabbers-AI-powered drones, next-gen comms gear, cyber-hardened battlefield networks. But behind all those sophisticated systems, there's an ...

Description: Here, Lee Slater, European operations manager at industrial connectors specialist PEI-Genesis explores the role of connectors in AI-powered manufacturing. ...

Description: In an age defined by speed, data, and seamless interconnectivity, the role of radio frequency (RF) connectors has grown beyond their historical utility. Once confined to military applications, RF ...

Description: Behind every tactical radio, wearable sensor or autonomous platform lies a compact interconnect system essential to delivering power and data under extreme conditions. Connectors in defense ...

Description: Karen James, product manager at connector specialist PEI-Genesis, explains the role of connectors in supporting rail infrastructure transformation. ...

Description: Offshore oil and gas platforms are among the most complex and hazardous industrial environments. Every aspect of their design, from structural engineering to electronic control, must account for the ...

Description: Wireless technology has become a crucial aspect of our daily lives, from airplanes to the simple dishwasher connectivity is needed. ...

Description: As AI continues to evolve, the role of connectors becomes even more essential in ensuring a smarter and more connected transportation future. ...

Description: In the ever-evolving world of modern warfare, electronic systems are more important than ever. Not only on a wider scale, but for individual soldiers on the ground, leading to a constant demand for ...

Description: Soldier-worn electronic devices are proliferating, from the helmet down to the boots, and all of them need robust and lightweight cable and connector combinations ...

Description: Micro- and nano-miniature connectors are used in several different applications in the medical, defense and aerospace industries, such as cochlear implants, soldier-worn communications, avionics ...

Description: The size, weight, and power (SWaP) initiative has helped connector manufacturers focus on improving smaller and lighter connectors. Custom designs help make these goals achievable. ...

Description: Change from conventional lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion technology in intralogistics and the associated challenges for connectors ...

Description: Factory of the Future, Industry 4.0, Smart Factory…whatever you call the industrial operations of today, we can all probably agree on one thing: there are a lot of working parts. And if you ...

Description: Jamal Hagi, RF engineer at connector specialist PEI-Genesis, explains how this standard is essential for innovative defense technology. ...

Description: Applications for blind mate connector solutions in industries, such as aerospace and military, may include rack and panel telecommunication equipment, scanned array antennas, and radars. When these ...

Description: The demand on data centers is growing at an astonishing pace. Generative artificial intelligence and machine learning models require more power to train the AI models and perform inference operations. ...

Description: This case study will examine customers' challenges as they adopted electric forklifts and how the PEI-Genesis team worked with them to resolve them, collaborating to enhance operational capabilities ...

Description: Reliable and durable connectors play an indispensable role for first responders, security, and military personnel. In these high-stakes environments, seamless and uninterrupted communication means the ...

Description: Learn how CSGA-4A connectors protect against EMI and power surges in industries like aerospace, rail, and defense. Find out where to buy from trusted sources. ...

Description: The Critical Role of High-Density Electronic Connectors in Industrial Electrical Systems: High-Density Connectors: Intensified Industrial Performance ...

Description: Optimized interconnect technologies address the demands of high-performance applications ...

Description: Electronics is a realm of intricately interwoven products. This fact not only underscores the integration of numerous components within confined spaces but also highlights the pivotal role of bridging ...

Description: From production facilities to logistics centers that work with industrial trucks, there are many challenges when it comes to connecting or disconnecting systems in intralogistics. ...

Description: The world is continuing to move toward electrification. The market for outdoor power equipment alone is projected to grow from $35.51 billion in 2024 to $54.23 billion by 2032. In the meantime, ...

Description: Here, Dawn Rogers, European product manager at connector specialist PEI-Genesis, explores the role of connectors in advancing Farming 4.0. ...

Description: Here, Mark Baptista, Internal Application Engineer, explains the differences between fiber optic and metal components in cables and connectors, and how we can efficiently use them in evolving ...

Description: In recent years supply chain and procurement issues have risen to the top of the challenges a manufacturer must address, since even the best team cannot make a product without parts. Therefore, ...

Description: Explore the essential aspects of electrical connectors-design, material, electrical specs, environmental suitability, and ease of use-to optimize your electronic systems and ensure reliability. ...

Description: Discover the key differences between pogo pins and traditional connectors in terms of durability, space efficiency, and cost to make the right choice for your electronic designs. ...

Description: What are Smart Multi-Function Display Systems (SMFD)? ...

Description: It’s difficult to think of an aspect of our life not touched by robotic automation. Everyday tasks such as driving to the store are increasingly incorporating robotics. Dig a little deeper into ...

Description: Whether a military defense vehicle traveling through the desert on a support mission or a deep space probe gathering millions of dollars worth of research data, harsh environments pose various ...

Description: For an EMC/EMI Design and Test Engineer, one of the most frustrating and expensive problems is a unit failing EMC/EMI testing while at an EMC test facility ...

Description: Here, the case will be made for “pre-compliance testing” and evaluation of the EESeal® in order to elevate the chance of success of a compliance pass at the first test event. This ...

Description: D-Subminiature connectors, also known as D-Sub, are important to a broad range of markets and applications, including commercial, industrial, defense, aerospace, and high-performance computer ...

Description: When Henry Ford reimagined the manufacturing process with interchangeable parts and a 'continuous flow' through specialist operators, he cut motor car production from 12 hours to 93 minutes. ...

Description: We are in a rapidly paced world designing new products and instruments with new high-speed circuit chips that run faster, last longer and go places we could not imagine just a few years ago. ...

Description: The use of highly sophisticated optronics in extreme environments and the high sensitivity of such systems present manufacturers with special challenges. ...

Description: As the demand for IoT and connected technology expands, these innovations aren’t only changing the way people live—they’re also changing requirements for the workers who must design, ...

Description: Why use Backpotting on a Cable Connector? ...

Description: In today's digital age, where speed and efficiency are paramount, high-speed data connectors play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless communication and data transfer across various devices and ...

Description: E-Z-Hook’s X2015 micro double gripper test connector was developed to address test and measurement challenges of the ever-changing electronic and electrical components field. Electronic ...

Description: The demand for efficient, reliable connectivity in automotive applications has never been higher. From basic electrical transmission to safety and diagnostic functions, connectors play a pivotal role. ...

Description: Omron has released XW4M/XW4N Push-In Terminal Block PCB Connectors. The new products are ideal for interfaces for industrial equipment. The unique dual-spring structure reduces insertion/removal ...

Description: SUPPORTING HIGH-SPEED, AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY FOR MULTIPLE PCB CONNECTORS ...

Description: Definition of Mate-Before-Lock ...

Description: What's so special about this wall? ...

Description: What is a High-Reliability Connector? ...

Description: What are the considerations for connectors for space? ...

Description: Definition of Hi-Rel; Definition of High-Reliability ...

Description: When design engineers are creating equipment for the toughest conditions on earth, they have a bewildering range of decisions to make. The choice of components is particularly confusing, and nowhere ...

Description: Polarization and keying are very similar elements on connectors, and are often mistaken for each other. When choosing a connector for your application, it's important to understand the differences and ...

Description: Board-to-board and cable-to-board connections rely on at least one half of the mating pair being electrically attached to a PCB. When choosing the right assembly method for your product, what should ...

Description: The rolling lap principle is a common design principle and widely used in the building engineering and automatic science. The rolling lap principle refers to a method of rolling two objects to contact ...

Description: Whether they're used onboard a commercial aircraft, on a military ground vehicle or in the depths of space, very few components are subjected to extreme conditions in the same way as connectors. ...

Description: PEI-Genesis and ITT Cannon collaborated with a manufacturer of air dryers, locomotive parking brakes, E-Bells and whistles, and other cab accessories for the railway industry. ...

Description: Fully functional water pipes for storm and sanitary sewer lines are crucial to the safety and sanitation of cities across the world ...

Description: The customer PEI-Genesis was collaborating with, specializes in autonomous high-power wireless charging systems for automotive and public transportation. ...

Description: Space travel is, without a doubt, pushing the industry forward. ...

Description: As a result of such agricultural advancements, there is an increasing need for rugged interconnect solutions to support these new farming methods. ...

Description: Truck crane is a large lifting equipment which is popular applied in the industry system. Slip ring is a key component and plays important role in the truck crane, it helps the the large truck crane ...

Description: As we know that escalator is a moving staircase consisting of an endlessly circulating belt of steps driven by a motor, conveying people between the floors of a public building. A slip ring is a key ...

Description: Due to the industrial slip ring is a key component in the automatic industry system, It has the characteristics of long service duration and high-intensity. CENO has designed and manufactured industry ...

Description: As an important rotary connection device, conductive slip rings are widely used in many fields. The following are common application areas for conductive slip ring manufacturers: ...

Description: A centrifuge is a machine that uses centrifugal force to accelerate the separation of different materials that need to be separated. There are many kinds of centrifuges, which are evaluated in various ...

Description: A centrifuge is a machine that uses centrifugal force to accelerate the separation of different materials that need to be separated. There are many kinds of centrifuges, which are evaluated in various ...

Description: Packaging is the last process of all products. In many fields,due to the large output, needs to used highly automated packaging machinery to match high speed work rhythm. As an importance electronic ...

Description: Forze Hydrogen Racing would not have succeeded without convincing an impressive list of small and large partners (currently more than a hundred). " Some give us money ; many more provide technological ...

Description: To reduce the environmental impact of transportation, it is crucial to have interconnect solutions that are both durable and reliable. In this blog, we'll explore Amphenol's product lines, ...

Description: What is Smart Agriculture? ...

Description: CENO integrate slip rings are widely used in industrial and modern agricultural machinery. Take the example of a strawberry picker or a cherry tomato picker. there are both large and small machines, ...

Description: The LEMO Group has been supporting tomorrow's engineers for a long time. Namely by financial and technological sponsoring of teams running in international student competitions (cars, motorcycles, ...

Description: This summer, WSense will launch a miniature device : a " micronode " which could considerably enhance our submarine diving experience, just like smartphone applications have contributed to enriching ...

Description: In the rapidly advancing field of healthcare, the accurate and reliable connection of medical devices is of paramount importance. The integrity of these connections ensures the proper delivery of ...

Description: CENO design and produce a new spatter slip ring which is used to the total station. the platter slip ring often called as Pancake slip ring. This pancake slip ring have 1 group Gigabit Ethernet Signal ...

Description: Recent worldwide events have increased both the demand for and price of basic resources like gasoline, grocery staples, and even the electronic componentry that goes into consumer electronics. ...

Description: In the rapidly evolving world of digital content creation, the demand for high-resolution video and image quality is ever-increasing. 4K resolution has emerged as a standard for capturing, ...