Card edge connectors connect peripheral devices or expansion cards to a host system. They provide a reliable interface for data transfer and power delivery, facilitating the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) components into a system. They support AI and machine learning (ML) on the edge, in the cloud, and in hyperscale data centers. This article […]

Card edge connectors connect peripheral devices or expansion cards to a host system. They provide a reliable interface for data transfer and power delivery, facilitating the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) components into a system. They support AI and machine learning (ML) on the edge, in the cloud, and in hyperscale data centers. This article […]

Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce the IP67 waterproof FAKRA generation 2 rear mount bulkhead straight plug into our expansive automotive portfolio. This connector is designed to accommodate the industry-standard RG-174 cable type which offers excellent signal integrity and low loss, and is optimal for outdoor use. This FAKRA plug is available in the universal […]

Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce the IP67 waterproof FAKRA generation 2 rear mount bulkhead straight plug into our expansive automotive portfolio. This connector is designed to accommodate the industry-standard RG-174 cable type which offers excellent signal integrity and low loss, and is optimal for outdoor use. This FAKRA plug is available in the universal […]

Samtec has expanded its SMPM Magnum RF product family with a new low-profile 3.94 mm (.155″) body height, right-angle option designed for channel density in low- or mid-band systems. The GPPC Series offers a low-profile, right-angle multi-port solution with performance up to 50 GHz. Magnum RF products are designed for space-limited applications requiring high operating frequencies, […]

Samtec has expanded its SMPM Magnum RF product family with a new low-profile 3.94 mm (.155″) body height, right-angle option designed for channel density in low- or mid-band systems. The GPPC Series offers a low-profile, right-angle multi-port solution with performance up to 50 GHz. Magnum RF products are designed for space-limited applications requiring high operating frequencies, […]

KYOCERA AVX has released the new 9289-000 Series waterproof wire-to-wire connectors. These connectors are designed for IP67 connections in industrial, transportation, commercial, and consumer electronics applications. The 9289-000 Series are single-piece, three-position waterproof wire-to-wire connectors. They are the sixth poke-home wire-to-wire connector series in the KYOCERA AVX portfolio and the first to be waterproof. These connectors are […]

KYOCERA AVX has released the new 9289-000 Series waterproof wire-to-wire connectors. These connectors are designed for IP67 connections in industrial, transportation, commercial, and consumer electronics applications. The 9289-000 Series are single-piece, three-position waterproof wire-to-wire connectors. They are the sixth poke-home wire-to-wire connector series in the KYOCERA AVX portfolio and the first to be waterproof. These connectors are […]

224 Gigabits per second (Gbps) pulse-amplitude modulation 4-level (PAM 4) technology is foundational for the hyperscale data centers needed for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) training and implementation. This article begins by examining the multiple uses of 224 G connectivity in servers and storage devices. It then considers how multiple 224 G lanes […]

224 Gigabits per second (Gbps) pulse-amplitude modulation 4-level (PAM 4) technology is foundational for the hyperscale data centers needed for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) training and implementation. This article begins by examining the multiple uses of 224 G connectivity in servers and storage devices. It then considers how multiple 224 G lanes […]

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, USB connectors and cables are everywhere, seamlessly connecting our devices and enabling the high-speed data transfer and power delivery that we rely on daily. Whether charging your smartphone, connecting peripherals to your laptop, or integrating complex systems in industrial applications, understanding the nuances of USB technology is crucial. USB […]

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, USB connectors and cables are everywhere, seamlessly connecting our devices and enabling the high-speed data transfer and power delivery that we rely on daily. Whether charging your smartphone, connecting peripherals to your laptop, or integrating complex systems in industrial applications, understanding the nuances of USB technology is crucial. USB […]

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, USB connectors and cables are everywhere, seamlessly connecting our devices and enabling the high-speed data transfer and power delivery that we rely on daily. Whether charging your smartphone, connecting peripherals to your laptop, or integrating complex systems in industrial applications, understanding the nuances of USB technology is crucial. USB […]

StarTech.com has announced the availability of a new line of USB to Serial Adapters. These adapters use the customizable FTDI chip to add RS-232 capabilities to USB-enabled computers, allowing connectivity with Data Communication Equipment (DCE) peripherals such as digital signage, industrial equipment, and point-of-sale devices. The driverless installation ensures universal compatibility with Windows 7 and above, […]

StarTech.com has announced the availability of a new line of USB to Serial Adapters. These adapters use the customizable FTDI chip to add RS-232 capabilities to USB-enabled computers, allowing connectivity with Data Communication Equipment (DCE) peripherals such as digital signage, industrial equipment, and point-of-sale devices. The driverless installation ensures universal compatibility with Windows 7 and above, […]

StarTech.com has announced the availability of a new line of USB to Serial Adapters. These adapters use the customizable FTDI chip to add RS-232 capabilities to USB-enabled computers, allowing connectivity with Data Communication Equipment (DCE) peripherals such as digital signage, industrial equipment, and point-of-sale devices. The driverless installation ensures universal compatibility with Windows 7 and above, […]

StarTech.com has announced the availability of a new line of USB to Serial Adapters. These adapters use the customizable FTDI chip to add RS-232 capabilities to USB-enabled computers, allowing connectivity with Data Communication Equipment (DCE) peripherals such as digital signage, industrial equipment, and point-of-sale devices. The driverless installation ensures universal compatibility with Windows 7 and above, […]

High-performance computing (HPC) for artificial intelligence (AI) applications places extreme demands on memory connectors. They must deliver high-speed connectivity, high levels of signal integrity (SI), and support high-density solutions. This article reviews connector needs for Peripheral Component Interconnect Express 6.0 (PCIe 6.0), Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) including SAS 3.0, 4.0 and SAS/PCIe 5.0, and Data […]

High-performance computing (HPC) for artificial intelligence (AI) applications places extreme demands on memory connectors. They must deliver high-speed connectivity, high levels of signal integrity (SI), and support high-density solutions. This article reviews connector needs for Peripheral Component Interconnect Express 6.0 (PCIe 6.0), Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) including SAS 3.0, 4.0 and SAS/PCIe 5.0, and Data […]

High-speed board-to-board connectivity is evolving to meet the increasing performance demands and need for scalability of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The basic PCIe connectors and Card Electromechanical (CEM) form factor are still widely used to support scalability and high performance, but there are also new contenders. This article reviews the basics […]

High-speed board-to-board connectivity is evolving to meet the increasing performance demands and need for scalability of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The basic PCIe connectors and Card Electromechanical (CEM) form factor are still widely used to support scalability and high performance, but there are also new contenders. This article reviews the basics […]

The IEEE 802.3 single-pair Ethernet (SPE) standards include multidrop and daisy-chain architectures that support applications like automotive, industrial, and smart buildings. In addition, a range of SPE connector standards are available with several environmental classifications and ratings based on mechanical, ingress, climatic/chemical, and electromagnetic (M.I.C.E) attributes. Automotive systems are a key target for SPE deployment. […]

The automotive industry is undergoing significant technological innovation known as CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Subscription/Shared, Electrification). With vehicles being electrified, the demand for compact power electronic devices, such as inverters and DC-DC converters, has increased due to their higher electricity usage. To meet these size-reduction requirements, I-PEX initially released the AP-10 high-power supply terminal in 2020, […]

In recent years, in-vehicle systems have become more multi-functional and compact, increasing the need for space-saving components and lighter equipment to enhance fuel efficiency. To address these demands, I-PEX is offering a new FPC card edge connector. The FPC card edge connector is a one-piece connector that connects to a PCB by simply inserting an […]

Specifications are provided for the insertion loss, return loss, and mode conversion loss in the link and mixing segments of a single-pair Ethernet (SPE) network. Connector specifications are also provided for coupling attenuation, impedance, return loss, and dielectric strength. This article begins by briefly examining where multidrop fits in the range of Ethernet connectivity options. […]