Harsh world of aviation connectors
Here, PEI-Genesis’ SVP and MD Europe, Jonathan Parry, explains why reverse bayonet connectors are an excellent option for commercial aircraft Connectors on commercial aircraft experience some of the harshest environments of all industrial applications. These connectors must perform flawlessly and remain mated when subjected to high altitudes, vibration, shock…
Rugged SBCs in stock
Newark has signed a distribution agreement with Gateworks to stock rugged, industrial specification single board computers. Gateworks’ SBC products are designed to benefit users by reducing field failure rate. The devices are in stock. Designed from the ground up with components that can withstand shock, vibration, electrostatic discharge and…
Custom sheet materials delivered fast
Materials Direct’s technical director, James Stratford, explains how to simplify the sourcing of complex, production representative technical sheet material parts There are many financial and marketing benefits for OEMs who deliver their new products to customers ahead of competitors. This means that during R&D, product development and early pre-production…
Paving the way for automated wiring
Allied Electronics & Automation is offering Phoenix Contact’s new XTV terminal blocks with Push-X connection technology, which is designed to offer easy, flexible and virtually tool-free wiring and rewiring with minimal force. This reduces installation times for all conductor types and cross sections and paves the way for automated wiring….
Weathering the obsolescence storm
Rochester Electronics’ product and technology solutions manager, Ken Greenwood, explains the value of a reliable supply chain regarding mission-critical obsolete components Semiconductor lifecycles continue to shrink and product discontinuation notices (PDNs) are on the rise. With recent supply constraints, original component manufacturers (OCMs) and the semiconductor manufacturing chain have…
Floor-to-ceiling coverage
Mouser Electronics is offering floor-to-ceiling coverage with new antennas from TE Connectivity/Laird External Antennas. Fixed or portable, these antennas suit environments where wide-angle coverage is necessary for a successful wireless deployment while offering desired aesthetics. The CFSA69594Px 5G ceiling mount distributed antenna system (DAS) antennas are low-PIM (passive inter-modulation),…
