Latest Connectors Articles and Videos

Choosing the Right Redriver or Retimer Device to Extend PCIe Protocol Signal Range

Redriver or retimer devices can extend the Peripheral Component Interface Express (PCIe®) protocol signal range. This article discusses how to select the best one for compute system and NVMe™ storage applications today and into the future.

January 12, 2021 by Tam Do, Microchip

Circuit Protection, Control, and Sensing Design Considerations for Smart Home Security Applications

This article explores components that protect and control their circuits in smart home security applications, specifically components for protecting wired and wireless security cameras and wired doorbell cameras.

December 22, 2020 by Ryan Sheahen, Littelfuse

SAMTEC RF Connectors & Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

December 22, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

Molex 2.5mm Board-In Connector | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

December 10, 2020 by TTI, Inc

Harwin Gecko-SL Horizontal Connectors | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

December 09, 2020 by TTI, Inc

HIROSE ELECTRIC FH67 One Action Lock FPC Connector | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

November 25, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

HARWIN Datamate Mix-Tek Mixed-Technology Connectors | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

November 25, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

TE Connectivity SUPERSEAL pro 2P Connectors | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

November 24, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

JTAG Connectors and Interfaces

Learn about the interfaces and connectors used to implement JTAG.

November 23, 2020 by Sam Gallagher

How Bad Cabling Cost a Spanish Engineering Team 200 Million Euros

This past week, Spain’s attempted launch of its first optical imaging satellite ended in tragic failure—and the reason was frustratingly avoidable.

November 20, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Phoenix Contact RJ45 Connectors | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

November 18, 2020 by TTI, Inc

Amphenol Sine Systems HYPERBUSS™ AT Series Bussed Receptacles | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

November 12, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

Processing Solutions for High-Density PCBs

Designers must consider processing temperatures, producibility, and solder joint integrity of every component as well as higher I/O connectors. This article looks at ways to enable smaller component footprints for high-density PCBs.

November 03, 2020 by Brian Niehoff, Samtec

Understanding Terminal Blocks for Safe Connections

Learn about the key electrical and mechanical considerations, safety ratings, and more in greater detail to aid in the terminal block selection process.

October 27, 2020 by Ryan Smoot, CUI Devices