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Easy Technical Connector Illustrations for Documentation, using 3D CAD!

2025-10-25T15:53:55Z

Table of Contents Introduction Obtain the 3D Model Import into FreeCAD TechDraw WorkBench Export to SVG Clean Up the Illustration Import into KiCad Summary Introduction I always find it annoying figuring out connector pinouts, and so I sometimes ...(read more)

Gift I got from element 14 as a winner for connector quiz

2023-05-29T14:52:26Z

Today I have received a gift box for winning connector quiz from sean ruthledge. Thanks for considering me and giving me the give box. bellow is the image of the giftbox and the content in it. content of the box. 1) A very good quality wire stripper...(read more)

Amphenol / SV Microwave SF2921-61506-1S SMA coaxial connector: behavior under vibration

2023-03-04T17:41:15Z

In this post I test the Amphenol / SV Microwave SF2921-61506-1S SMA coaxial connector's DC resistance behavior when vibrating. How well does the spring contact stays connected to the PCB? I want to check if, under vibration, the middle...(read more)

5 Things You Need to Know About I/O Port Protection

2022-10-24T21:04:00Z

sponsored by Most modern devices are capable of transmitting and receiving data through one or more input/output (I/O) ports. Such ports are vulnerable to anomalies, such as lightning and induced power surges, electrostatic discharge (ESD), electri...(read more)

Single Pair Ethernet Quiz Prize

2022-04-30T21:38:00Z

I received my prize earlier this week from the Single Pair Ethernet Quiz - a set of 10 Wiha insulated screwdrivers. Thanks danzima and E14. I hope to never work on 1000V circuits, but it's always useful to have a set of insulated tools when pok...(read more)

Harwin Adds to Triple-Beam Sycamore SMT PCB Socket Range

2022-02-15T14:44:00Z

Harwin has introduced additional sizes for the Sycamore Contact range. These 8A current-rated, surface-mount PCB sockets allow engineers to accommodate different designs, placing individual sockets freely on a board without the constraint of connecto...(read more)

SKEDD Connectors an Introduction.

2020-09-08T08:59:08Z

Soldering and press-fit was yesterday but the future is SKEDD’s direct plug-in technology. The SKEDD contacts are produced using a stamping technology. They can be designed with two or four arms (in folded design). Whereas press-fit technology with s...(read more)

SKEDD plug-in Connectors for your next PCB design

2020-09-03T14:57:09Z

SKEDD direct connection technology makes device design more flexible both PCB and device manufacturers see immediate benefits from this technology. SKEDD contacts are an improvement on press-in technology, and they place no special requirements...(read more)

Phoenix Contact's SKEDD Connectors vs Tag-Connect

2020-08-11T01:25:46Z

Randall sent me a SKEDD connector kit to evaluate.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXY300wXDM4&feature=emb_rel_end I have a sample of a similar no-solder connector called Tag-Connect.https://www.tag-connect.com/ Let's compare features of both conn...(read more)

TE Connectivity Introduces 2mm Board Connectors

2020-05-16T01:24:26Z

TE Connectivity has introduced 2 mm centerline board connectors which are of its AMPMODU interconnection solutions. These new connectors occupy 38 percent less space than traditional 2.54 mm (0.1 inch) centerline products, while reliably and economic...(read more)

Phoenix Contact Introduces SKEDD Direct Connectors with Crimp Connection

2020-05-16T00:50:10Z

Phoenix Contact introduced its new double-row direct connectors with crimp connection. The CDDC 1,5 and CDDC 2,5 product series are ideal for applications with a high contact density. SKEDD is a mounting technology for connecting PCB connectors ...(read more)

HARTING Releases Single Pair Ethernet technology

2020-05-16T00:35:49Z

HARTING Americas announced their North American launch of their Single Pair Ethernet technologies. Single Pair Ethernet communicates across the common industrial Ethernet protocols available today (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, etc.) but ins...(read more)

Compact board-to-board connectors

2019-09-20T17:26:00Z

FINEPITCH board-to-board connectors allow PCB designers to customize individual PCB orientations with different stack heights and numbers of positions. These connectors feature a double contact system. The contacts are designed to be hermaphroditic, ...(read more)

Sliding Power Connectors

2019-09-20T16:15:28Z

Sliding power connectors permit hot swapping of components in a server drawer. They can eliminate the need for a bulky cable management system within the drawer. The sliding power connector also shows improved voltage drop over cables due to a more d...(read more)

3D Files Now Available from Amphenol Ltd

2014-09-19T07:53:41Z

A new functionality has been added to the www.amphenol.co.uk website to provide users with the facility to download 3D files for our most popular connector ranges made here in the UK. Under the "Products" tab simply select the product range of i...(read more)