Connectors, Switches & EMECH


LED bulb uses 80 percent less energy than incandescents

Silicon Labs is providing zigbee technology for the award-winning Element connected light bulb from Sengled. Their wireless SoCs and zigbee stack enable Element bulbs to connect easily to multi-node mesh networks deployed in smart homes. Se

Silicon Labs | 23-02-2017

Flexible 40 gigabit Ethernet switch for high performance dynamic networks

Abaco Systems has launched a new innovative SWE540 6U OpenVPX 40 Gigabit Ethernet switch. It provides high speed Ethernet connectivity for their latest generation of high performance computing solutions such as the SBC627 single board compu

Abaco Systems | 22-02-2017

New power connectors speed interconnection in heavy duty, harsh environment transport applications

A new series of heavy-duty power connectors from leading manufacturer TE Connectivity is now available through TTI Europe. Snap-Lug quick-disconnect power connectors enable fast interconnection of heavy gauge power cables to bus bars, rela

TTI Europe | 21-02-2017

Micro and nano connectors suit rugged, high reliability applications

Astute Electronics now stocks a wide range of micro and nano connectors from AirBorn. The company’s micro connectors based on a contact spacing of 1.27mm are MIL-83513 qualified and include M Series (nine to 100+ contacts), the rugged m

Astute Electronics | 21-02-2017

Single row PCB header connectors protect contacts from damage

Available from RS Components, the single row Milli-Grid SMT and through hole mount PCB header connectors have a 2mm pitch for wire to board applications. The single row shrouded design of these 2mm headers offers space saving and protec

RS Components | 20-02-2017

Wire-to-wire connector system delivers cost-efficient protection

Molex has introduced the ValuSeal Wire-to-Wire Connector System to provide cost-effective, reliable sealed performance. The IP65-rated, integrated wire-and-ring seal system is capable of 11A power, ideal for consumer, non-automotive transpo

Molex | 20-02-2017

USB-C solution brings HDMI alternate mode cable to market

Cypress Semiconductor has announced that its USB-C solution has enabled Taiwan-based cable company ELKA International Ltd. to deliver, what is claimed to be, the market’s first HDMI Alternate Mode (alt mode) cable. The cable allows next gen

Cypress | 20-02-2017

Panel mount M12 connector socket for automation and sensory equipment

Brought to you under their own RS Components brand, this selection of M12 connector assemblies are commonly used in automation and sensory equipment and are suitable for use in industrial environments. Panel mounted with a 200mm partial

RS Components | 17-02-2017

Backplane connector delivers high performance and density at lower cost

Molex has introduced its new Impulse Orthogonal Direct Backplane Connector System, designed for high-density data centre applications. The new connector system supports data rates of 56Gbps NRZ and 112Gbps PAM4 with superior signal integrit

Molex | 16-02-2017

D-subminiature connectors are sealed against harsh environments

Lane Electronics has several ranges of environmentally sealed D-Subminiature connectors designed for use in those applications where enclosures need to be protected against the effects of dust, splashing water, rain and limited water immers

Lane Electronics | 15-02-2017

SP4T non-reflective switches designed for RF, microwave and telecom applications

Stocked by Digi-Key, ADI’s ADRF5040 are general-purpose, broadband high isolation, non-reflective single-pole, quad-throw (SP4T) switches in a small 4mm x 4mm LFCSP package. Covering the 9kHz to 12GHz range, the switches offer high isolatio

Digikey | 14-02-2017

Hybrid power SMT board-to-board connectors in compact design

Available from Farnell element14, the Molex board-to-board connector achieves up to 6A of power and electrical reliability in an ultra-compact design. These SlimStack Hybrid Power connectors are designed for battery and other power appl

Farnell element14 | 13-02-2017

Waterproof USB Type-C cables and connector shield connection from dirt and liquid immersion

The Amphenol LTW waterproof USB Type-C cables, available from Mouser Electronics, feature a waterproof USB Type-C connector on one end and a non-waterproof USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 Type-A connector on the other. The Type-C connector offers IP68-r

Mouser Electronics | 10-02-2017

New series of USB-C devices provide affordable high-speed connectivity

RS Components’ new Amphenol MUSBR series of ruggedized USB-C connectors and dust caps are now available. Designed for use by electronic design engineers working with the latest USB Type-C technology, applications cover diverse sectors inclu

RS Components | 10-02-2017

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