AVX has released surface-mount insulation-displacement wire-to-board connectors that are a mere 2.55mm high. Rated at 300V and 6A (22AWG wire – 24AWG is 5A, 26 is 4A) and known as the 9176-800 Series, ...

ALPS Electric has announced the SCDC series of connectors for RS-MMC™ applications (Reduced Size Multimedia Card). These surface mount connectors feature a compact, low-profile design with external ...

This article discusses the essential considerations of mounting connectors on PCBs. These aspects include the pin assignments for signals and grounds, stubs due to the pins of through-hole or ...

For the PDF version of this article, click here. Most electronic systems have mixed power requirements where the same connector handles signals and power. However, when module plugability is required, ...