Latest RF Connectors Articles and Videos

From a New Chip to Broader Ranges—The Push for Terahertz Technology Continues

Since terahertz technology is being looked at as the next step toward 6G, companies like Cannon, universities such as Harvard, and agencies like NASA aim to keep this technology advancing.

March 18, 2023 by Kristijan Nelkovski

IoT Modules and Dev Kits Enable Low-power, Edge Device Designs

Serving up low-power wireless connectivity, high-performance computing, and comprehensive development resources, this batch of IoT modules, SoCs, and dev boards smooth the way for IoT system designers.

February 13, 2023 by Jeff Child

Amphenol / SV Microwave SMP/SMPM/SMPS Surface Mount PCB 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.

December 05, 2022 by Mouser Electronics

MIT Researchers Strike the Sweet Spot Between Fiber Optic and Copper Cabling

At just the width of a human hair, a new type of cable from MIT and Raytheon is said to be ten times faster than USB.

March 03, 2021 by Jake Hertz

AMPHENOL SV MICROWAVE Reduced Flange PCB Edge Launch Connectors | Featured Product Spotlight

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.

July 01, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

Amphenol RF 18Ghz N-Series | 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 02, 2019 by TTI, Inc

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.

July 31, 2019 by Erik Johnson

Molex QSFP-DD Interconnect System | New Product Brief

Molex QSFP-DD interconnects offer double the number of contacts as QSFP interconnects, resulting in double the bandwidth.

May 26, 2019 by Mouser Electronics

Amphenol RF Connectors for Low Loss Cables | Tech Specs

Amphenol RF offers SMA, TNC, and N-Type connectors that have been redesigned and optimized for use with low loss cabling.

April 11, 2019 by TTI, Inc

Samtec MEC5 Micro Edge Card Sockets | New Product Brief

Samtec MEC5 Extreme Density Micro Edge Card Sockets are ultra-fine-pitch sockets that can be used with standard tolerance PCBs for lower cost and higher yields.

February 20, 2019 by Mouser Electronics

Molex In-Vehicle Media Modules | Tech Specs

For charging devices in vehicles, Molex offers a line of USB smart-charge modules that are easy to integrate and provides users easy-to-use chargers with a number of modern features.

November 08, 2018 by TTI, Inc

Molex Mega-Fit Double-Ended Overmolded Cable Assembly | Featured Product Spotlight

Molex Mega-Fit Double-Ended Overmolded Cable Assemblies provide high power density in a ruggedized, off-the-shelf cable assembly.

September 25, 2018 by Mouser Electronics

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.

July 10, 2018 by Nazzareno Rossetti, Maxim Integrated

Molex FAKRA RF Connectors | Tech Specs

Making connections is an important part of life. But connections might be even more important in automotive electronics.

February 15, 2018 by TTI, Inc

Cache Coherent Interconnect IP for Machine Learning SoCs

A new interconnect IP takes on processing and functional safety challenges in chipsets designed for ADAS and autonomous vehicle systems.

April 11, 2017 by Majeed Ahmad

Track Overhead Flights with a Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless, a Software Defined Radio, and FlightAware

This article shows you two ways to use a Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless to track flights in your area. It also demonstrates how it can control a 64×64 RGB matrix.

April 03, 2017 by Mark Hughes

Teardown Tuesday: Mercury Remote-Controlled Socket

In this Teardown Tuesday, we will be looking at the innards of a Mercury remote power plug that uses a remote to control power sockets.

February 21, 2017 by Robin Mitchell

Building an RC Robot Using a Wheelchair Base

This two-part project will begin by showing you how to create a robot base from a used electric wheelchair. Part 1 creates a simple robot platform for use with remote control. Part 2 will develop a platform for use with and Arduino.

July 06, 2016 by Mark Hughes

The Fundamentals of Wi-Fi Antennas

Amateur radio operators ("hams") have long said, "If you want a bigger signal, put up more metal and put it up higher." Antennas for Wi-Fi are no exception.

December 04, 2015 by Charles R. Hampton