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NearFi Delivers Contactless Power and Data for Automation

On Enero 14, 2026 in Automation, Connectors, Industrial, Wireless by Phoenix Contact

Industrial systems like work carriers and rotary tables require reliable power and data despite constant motion. Phoenix Contact NearFi couplers provide contactless, real-time transmission that eliminates fragile wiring and slip rings, reducing costly downtime.

Tagged With: contactless power, ethernet coupler, factory automation connectivity, industrial automation, nearfi, phoenix contact, robot tool change, rotary table, slip ring replacement, workpiece carrier

New Tech Tuesdays: USB 3.2 Gen 2x1: High-Speed Design Made Simple

On Enero 6, 2026 in Computing, Connectors, Dev Tools, Industrial, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays by Mouser Technical Content Staff

USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 delivers 10Gbps over a single lane, simplifying PCB design for embedded, FPGA, and IoT systems. Explore its benefits and dev tools.

Tagged With: embedded usb interface, ez-usb fx10 kit, fpga usb solutions, high-speed usb, iot usb connectivity, single-lane usb routing, usb 10gbps, usb 3.2 gen 2x1, usb development tools, usb type-c design

High-Density Backplane Connectors for PCIe Gen 6

On Disyembre 17, 2025 in Computing, Connectors, Industrial, Power by Amphenol

As data centers push toward PCIe Gen 6 performance, engineers face new challenges. Amphenol TCS HD Express® Interconnect System is a high-density backplane connector solution designed to deliver high-speed reliability and scalability for next-generation server and storage systems.

Tagged With: amphenol hd express, crosstalk reduction, data center interconnect, high-density backplane, high-speed connectors, modular interconnect systems, pcie gen 6 connectors, server backplane design, signal integrity, thermal management

Smarter Power and Cooling Strategies for Modern Data Centers

On Nobyembre 26, 2025 in All, Computing, Connectors, Energy Harvesting, General, Power by Molex

48V power distribution, high-efficiency UPS systems, and immersion cooling are reshaping data centers by helping engineers boost power density, reduce energy use, and improve system reliability.

Tagged With: 48v power distribution, cooling systems, data center efficiency, energy efficiency, immersion cooling, molex connectors, open rack v3, power density, thermal management, ups systems

The Blind Spot in Automotive Vision Systems

On Nobyembre 7, 2025 in All, Automotive, Circuit Protection, Connectors, General, RF, Robotics, Sensors by TE Connectivity

Vision systems in autonomous vehicles have created significant advancements in the automotive sector, but they rely on robust coaxial connectors to ensure safety-critical data transmission.

Tagged With: adas, ampseal 16, automotive vision, autonomous vehicles, coaxial connectors, emi protection, fakra, mate-ax, te connectivity, v2x

Can Connectors Be Created Without Contacts?

On Oktubre 24, 2025 in All, Automation, Connectors, Industrial, Medical, Power, RF, Robotics by David Pike

Contacts are the most vulnerable element of connector design. Explore how contactless connectors solve reliability and wear issues for industrial, medical, and robotics applications.

Tagged With: connector design, contactless connectors, electronic components, inductive coupling, industrial automation, robotics, signal integrity, wireless power

Designing Connectors for Today's Higher Speeds

On Setyembre 12, 2025 in All, Computing, Connectors by Molex

The shift from NRZ to PAM4 is enabling higher data rates for the latest AI and high-performance computing applications. High-speed connectors help preserve signal integrity, ensuring readiness for tomorrow’s data requirements.

Tagged With: board-to-board, connectors, high-speed, interconnect, mezzanine connectors, mirror mezz, molex, nrz, pam4

Modular Design with Floating Board-to-Board Interconnects

On Agosto 27, 2025 in All, Connectors, General by Harwin

Modern manufacturing requirements affect the choice of board-to-board connectors.

Tagged With: backplane, flecto, floating connector, harwin, manufacturing

Reliable Connections for Harsh Environments

On Agosto 26, 2025 in All, Connectors, General, Industrial by Stewart Connector

Connectors play a significant role in ensuring the long-term reliability of harsh environment industrial systems. See how the IP rating system mitigates the problem of environmental exposure and connector failure by ensuring secure sealing and high reliability under the toughest environmental conditions.

Tagged With: cinch connectors, connectors, dust caps, environmental protection, harsh environments, industrial connectors, ip rating, m12 connectors, m5 connectors, m8 connectors, reliability, stewart connectors, waterproof connectors

CoAP Boosts Power and Resource Efficiency for the IoT

On Agosto 13, 2025 in All, Automation, Computing, Connectors, IoT, Low Power by Liam Critchley

Small IoT devices often require low power and minimal resource use, which can cause some protocols to struggle. Learn how CoAP aligns with IoT networks' low-power and low-resource requirements by saving power and optimizing communication processes.

Tagged With: cloud systems, coap, constrained application protocol, constrained network, constrained nodes, cpu, data transfer, internet, internet of things, iot, memory, nodes, processing, protocol

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