A short video describing the different serial interfaces methods for radio modules and sensors. Würth Elektronik describes and show how a host controller communicates with modules. The various digital signals are captured and displayed via a logic analyzer. Content Read the original post Serial Interfaces Explained; WE Video on inter-connection blog.

Samtec released Magnum RF™, which are ganged, multi-position SMPM RF Connector blocks and cable assemblies for millimeter-wave applications. Magnum RF is ideal when space is limited and a high operating frequency is required. Ganged SMPM When more than one channel is required, the ganged SMPM design provides 40% greater density, requires less processing time, and Read the original post Samtec Released Ganged SMPM RF...

Harting is offering 3D-circuit tracks prints on injection-moulded thermoplastic 3d objects, calling the process ‘3D-Mid’. The most remarkable aspect of technology is its constant development and improvement. Slimmer laptops, smaller phones, and medical devices designed to be unobtrusive and barely visible to the naked eye. Can I use 3D-Circuits to outperform the flat PCBs? As Read the original post Harting Offers 3D-Circuit Tracks Mould...

This article written by Murray Slovick and published by TTI Market Eye, introduce new USB4 that enables 80Gbps transfer performance. Universal Serial Bus (USB) is on billions of PCs and other devices worldwide. User demand for higher performance displays, docks, hubs and storage and a desire to maintain compatibility to the widely adopted USB Type-C Read the original post USB4 Enables 80Gbps Transfer on...

Interplex announces stackable multi-row board-to-board connectors that achieve unprecedented flexibility. This automotive-grade product offers a reliable, repeatable and versatile solution that can be scaled up in line with specific customer requirements Interplex, a world leader in designing and manufacturing interconnect and mechanical products, is successfully addressing the growing market demand for high-density interconnects in challenging Read the original post Interplex Releases Stackable Multi-Row Board-to-Board...

Harwin has expanded the contact layout options of its Gecko-MT high-reliability (Hi-Rel) connectors. The new variants have been added to complement the existing symmetrical 2-power/8-signal and 4-power/8-signal layouts. There are 6 new contact arrangements that feature 2 to 6 power contacts and 4 to 24 signal contacts. These have a non-symmetrical structure, with the power contacts Read the original post Harwin Increases Mixed Layout Hi-Rel...

The high order backlog is what is allowing the connector industry to remain strong. Sales in the third quarter of 2022 were up 10.0% from 3Q 2021 at $22,160 million. Sales in the fourth quarter are expected to slow down. Sales for the year are projected to finish at $83,822 million, up 7.5 percent from Read the original post Connector Industry Sales Remain Strong...

Electronics Weekly announced 2022 Elektra Awards, the industry’s largest technology and business awards. There were nine nominated products in the category of passives and inter-connects. Passive & Electromechanical Product of the Year … and the winner is: Snaptron – SQ-Series domes Snaptron SQ-Series Tactile Domes are innovative, robust tactile dome contacts with a unique shape that allows Read the original post Snaptron Wins 2022 Elektra Awards...

Binder releases M5 shielded connector with 360° shielding that provides interference-free transmission in confined spaces. Reliable signal transmission in electromagnetically exposed industrial environments requires sophisticated and comprehensive EMC concepts. By means of binder’s 360°-shielded M5 connectors, these can now also be implemented in miniaturized applications that have particularly little installation space available – for example Read the original post Binder M5 Shielded Connector Provides...

This blog article from Knowles Precision Devices explains cavity filter basics and its advantages in high performance under high power. As discussed in previous ceramic coaxial resonator filter blog post, resonators Read the original post Cavity Resonator Filters Basics on Passive Components Blog.