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Learn how to select RF cables and connectors based on impedance, frequency, signal integrity, PCB mounting, and manufacturing needs.

Learn how to select a DC power jack for harsh operating environments and maintain ingress protection even when the power connection is unmated.

HUBER+SUHNER 316L stainless steel RF connectors were developed for microwave applications requiring environmental durability and high-frequency performance.

Can engineers adopt lead-free RF interconnects without sacrificing the performance characteristics that high-frequency applications demand?

Explore USB connectors, versions, transfer rates, and power standards, from USB 1.0 through USB4, plus USB-C, USB PD, PPS, and cable pitfalls for makers.

Learn how a compact, AC-line-powered module provides a snap-in integrated USB-C charging receptacle to simplify designs.

See how advances in connectivity are helping engineers enable faster data transfer to support reliable power delivery in compact form factors.

As drones evolve, engineers face a constant challenge: reducing size and weight while maintaining reliability in harsh operating environments.

Explore how advanced connector technologies help engineers overcome the challenges of miniaturization without losing signal quality.

Explore spacecraft interconnect solutions designed for vibration, thermal cycling, vacuum, EMI, signal integrity, and reliable space electronics.

Discover how USB PD evolved from fixed charging profiles to programmable power, supporting faster charging, higher wattages, and improved efficiency.

Learn how space-grade circular connectors with upgraded elastomers help maintain environmental sealing and connectivity through cryogenic thermal extremes.

Explore the latest warehouse automation trends and examine how RF connectivity technologies enable the next generation of intelligent warehouse operations.

Space-saving IEC 63171-1 SPE connectors support high-density Ethernet designs with PoDL/SPoE power, defined mating interfaces, and cable assemblies.

Select board-to-board connectors by balancing alignment, assembly, reliability, and cost in multi-PCB designs.

Nano-D Connectors with Flex Pin technology create secure connections that tolerate misalignment, vibration, and shock to provide up to 20 Gbps of connectivity.

How compression and mechanical connections differ at the conductor-lug interface and how installation methods affect the consistency of the finished connection.

Learn how the 3M 451 series socket assemblies and 452 series board-mount headers simplify wire-to-board interconnects for space-constrained industrial designs.

Compact Han 1A Power T connectors simplify modular power and data distribution for industrial automation, machinery, and control cabinets.

HARTING’s Han® S 450 Plus connector portfolio is a new market release that meets the needs of North America’s battery energy storage systems (BESS) market.