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The Shift to Edge AI Requires Connector Choices to be Re-Examined

The Shift to Edge AI Requires Connector Choices to be Re-Examined

Edge AI moves is moving processing to harsh environments like UAVs and robotics. Connectors must be rugged, compact, and high-power to meet SWaP-C constraints and ensure safety/reliability.


Bulgin Vitalis Buccaneer Solutions | New Product Brief

Bulgin Vitalis Buccaneer Solutions | New Product Brief

Bulgin Vitalis Buccaneer Solutions represents a breakthrough in sustainable engineering, offering a rugged connectivity solution constructed with up to 86% bio-based content by weight. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Littelfuse MXM MEGA® MIDI® Fuse Holders | New Product Brief

Littelfuse MXM MEGA® MIDI® Fuse Holders | New Product Brief

Littelfuse MXM MEGA® MIDI® Fuse Holders provide robust high-current protection up to 120 V and 650 A, making them ideal for demanding automotive and industrial systems. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Bulgin 4000 Series Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Buccaneer Cables | New Product Brief

Bulgin 4000 Series Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Buccaneer Cables | New Product Brief

Bulgin 4000 Series Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Buccaneer Cables are rugged, high-performance connectivity solutions designed for harsh industrial and IoT environments. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Rugged, Fast, and Flexible: New Connectors Tackle Tough Environments

Rugged, Fast, and Flexible: New Connectors Tackle Tough Environments

Explore the latest connector innovations from Amphenol, Attend, and Hirose, engineered for harsh and high-density applications.


News May 08, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Tesla Standardizing EV Connectors

Tesla Standardizing EV Connectors

Tesla aims to reduce the number of connectors required in an electric vehicle.


News Dec 03, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Amphenol / SV Microwave D38999 High-Frequency Coaxial Contacts | New Product Brief

Amphenol / SV Microwave D38999 High-Frequency Coaxial Contacts | New Product Brief

Amphenol / SV Microwave D38999 High-Frequency Coaxial Contacts provide exceptional electrical performance from DC to 65GHz, making them ideal for demanding applications in military and aerospace embedded systems. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


What’s the Difference Between RS-232 and RS-485?

What’s the Difference Between RS-232 and RS-485?

Though both standards have long been used for serial communication, RS-485 offers valuable features that aren't available from RS-232. Learn more in this article.


Special Feature: Connectors Eye High Density and Performance

Special Feature: Connectors Eye High Density and Performance

To meet demands for higher densities, faster performance, and compliance to open standards, connector manufacturers are racing to keep pace.


News Mar 31, 2024 by Jeff Child
Quantum Computing: Sci-Fi Technology Requires Real-World Engineering

Quantum Computing: Sci-Fi Technology Requires Real-World Engineering

As CTO of IBM Quantum, Oliver Dial leads the development of the world’s most advanced quantum computers. He discusses the challenges of building quantum ICs, operating them at cryogenic temperatures, the future of quantum computing, and more.


Essential Antenna on the ‘Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer’ (Finally) Deploys

Essential Antenna on the ‘Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer’ (Finally) Deploys

When critical radar gear aboard JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) fails because of a stuck pin, engineers try various tricks to fix the problem.


News May 29, 2023 by Arjun Nijhawan
AAEON’s Industrial Power Module Ramps Up Processing Power with 8th Gen Intel Core Processors

AAEON’s Industrial Power Module Ramps Up Processing Power with 8th Gen Intel Core Processors

The COM-WHUC6 module, measuring at 95mm x 95mm, can support up to 64GB of eMMC memory with two available DDR4 slots.


News Jan 03, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
TE Connectivity DT 2&3 Position Snap Cap | Tech Specs

TE Connectivity DT 2&3 Position Snap Cap | Tech Specs

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


new products Dec 03, 2019 by TTI, Inc
New Connectors Around the Market Described as Light Weight, Durable, and Water Resistant

New Connectors Around the Market Described as Light Weight, Durable, and Water Resistant

Here are some connectors around the industry that can endure harsh environments, save PCB space, and withstand water exposure.


News Nov 16, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
Introduction to Electric Vehicle Battery Systems

Introduction to Electric Vehicle Battery Systems

Electric vehicle design is a complex concept. Here's a look at the heart of every EV: the battery.


Why Raspberry Pi Isn’t a Good Choice for Commercial Products

Why Raspberry Pi Isn’t a Good Choice for Commercial Products

RPi has done some amazing good in the world, especially for aspiring young engineers, but here's the breakdown on why it's probably not what you need for a professional project.


TT Electronics’ New Reflective Optical Sensor and Fiber Optic Transmitters

TT Electronics’ New Reflective Optical Sensor and Fiber Optic Transmitters

These new components debuted at Sensors Expo ahead of a new dev board for optical sensor development.


News Jul 02, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Amphenol Aerospace High Power Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol Aerospace High Power Connectors | New Product Brief

Discover the Amphenol Aerospace High Power Connectors, which use RADSOK contacts to deliver up to a 50% higher current carrying capability.


Design Solution: Using a Small Amount of Space to Add More USB Ports to a Vehicle

Design Solution: Using a Small Amount of Space to Add More USB Ports to a Vehicle

This article looks at a solution to add additional USB charging ports to a vehicle using a single chip containing all the necessary parts and delivers 5V to the device.


Interconnects Are Important, Too: New High-Speed Cabling from TE Connectivity

Interconnects Are Important, Too: New High-Speed Cabling from TE Connectivity

Harsh environments and high signal frequencies call for cables that can perform reliably under demanding conditions.


News Jun 15, 2017 by Robert Keim