Interconnection

The Ha-VIS preLink interconnection technology from Harting forms the heart of a new secure cabling system that is now being deployed in IT centres as well as industrial machinery and plant automation systems. Key to the integrity and versatility of the system is the fact that cabling components are always assembled according to the same principle, with the terminal block crimped onto the data cable and a choice of mating faces available for snap-in assembly.

Molex Incorporated as introduced the Brad Ultra-Lock (M12) EX Connection System, providing process automation installers with a safe, quick connection interface for instrumentation and control devices in what could be potentially explosive and hazardous areas.

Bulgin – an Elektron Technology connectivity brand – has unveiled the latest addition to its rugged Buccaneer range of connectors. Designed to provide engineers and product design professionals with greater flexibility in systems design the all new Buccaneer 6000 Series of waterproof power, signal and data connectors features a unique and easy to use, patent pending push­pull locking system, that connects up to 10 times faster than a traditional screw thread mechanism.

Earlier this year HUBER + SUHNER completed a significant investment programme at its UK manufacturing facility in Bicester. Neil Tyler met with the company’s UK General Manager, John Biggs, to find out how this investment is intended to support its strategic markets.

HARTING has launched a range of straight D-Sub surface-mount connectors to complement its established angled product portfolio. The new connectors feature an optimised design that ensures a high level of dependability and optimal processing characteristics. Their surface-mount capability significantly simplifies PCB assembly and broadens their range of applications.

Bill Henderson, Hypertac’s business development director, talks to Neil Tyler about how the company has adapted to the changing connectors market. A leading supplier of high reliability, high performance interconnect solutions and electronic connectors, the company’s operation in the UK is located in London. It is part of Smiths Interconnect which is in turn part of the Smiths Group which employs over 23,000 people across 50 countries.

Global connector manufacturer and supplier ITT Interconnect Solutions has launched a new composite connector developed specifically for the aerospace market. Manufacturers are under continual pressure to reduce the weight of operational aircraft and light weight components can play a key role in achieving this.

Molex Incorporated has unveiled a new line of through-hole Micro-Lock single row connectors for wire-to-board applications in data/com, telecommunications, networking equipment and consumer electronics, including gaming devices and LCD and PDP flat panel displays. The Micro-Lock positive-lock 2.00 mm pitch connectors feature a low mated profile of 6.00 mm and a ‘crash-free’ design to prevent damage to header pins during connector mating.

High reliability and high performance, 3-row Datamate connectors from Harwin are now available from stock - "Commercial Off the shelf" (COTS). Stocked in 5 different configurations of PCB and cable variants and in 6 standard "most popular" sizes from 18 to 96 ways, the 2mm pitch, 3A per contact connectors are suitable where a high number of contacts are required in a small space.

The RF & Microwave component distributor, Admiral Microwave, has unveiled an innovative hermetically sealed SMP subminiature connector that has been specifically designed for manufacturers of high frequency microwave modules in the wireless communications, defence, avionics, medical and test sectors.