Connector Market Poised for Growth

In 2014, the connector industry grew to almost $53 billion worldwide with Test/Burn-in Sockets < 10%, Production Connectors & Sockets >= 90%. Many of the selected interfaces have existed in the market for several years, but emerging applications will propel their growth well beyond that of the general connector market. Some legacy connector types, for … Read more

New Amtek MCS Terminal Block

MCS Terminal Block System: Versatile Connection Solutions Overview Amtek present the Multi Connection System (MCS), a comprehensive pluggable terminal block solution offering enhanced versatility and reliability for industrial applications. Technical Specifications Pin spacing: 2.5–7.62 mm (0.98–0.3 inch) Conductor range: 0.08 to 10 mm² (28–8 AWG) Connection types: Wire-to-wire and wire-to-board Custom coding options available Key … Read more

USB 3.1 – Making the Connection!

USB 3.1 Connectivity Solutions The USB 3.1 standard represents a significant advancement in connectivity technology, delivering double the speed of USB 3.0 while maintaining backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices. This latest iteration also features enhanced power efficiency, making it an ideal solution for modern electronic devices. Our Connector Solutions As a leading electronic connector … Read more

New Ametherm High-Accuracy NTC Disc Thermistors Offer R25 From 4 Ω to 150 kΩ and Tolerances to 1 %

CARSON CITY, Nev. — June 4, 2014 — Ametherm today introduced new NTC disc thermistors — recently acquired from Measurement Specialties (formerly RTI Electronics) — featuring a wide range of resistance values and precision tolerances to 1 % for high-accuracy temperature measurement. Providing designers with a cost-effective alternative to thermocouples in precision circuits, the NTC … Read more