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New Line of USB 2.0 and 3.0 Connectors Expands CUI’s Interconnect Portfolio

October 18, 2016
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CUI’s Components Group today announced an expansion to its existing portfolio of power, audio and signal connectors with the addition of a USB product line. The new connector family incorporates USB 2.0 and 3.0 connectors available in Type A, Type B, Micro AB, Micro B, Mini AB and Mini B USB versions. Able to support data rates up to 5 Gbps in USB 3.0 models, the new product family is ideal for a variety of I/O applications in consumer and portable electronic devices, including mobile computing equipment, digital audio devices and high volume storage products.


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TE's new high speed cables offer signal integrity in IEEE 1394 applications

September 27, 2016
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TE Connectivity Ltd., a world leader in connectivity and sensors, announced that its new Raychem high-speed data transmission cables for IEEE 1394 applications. Designed for use with military ground, military and commercial aerospace and marine systems, the ruggedized cable helps block out excess noise in harsh environments to enable dependable signal integrity in extreme conditions.


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Ardent Concepts Aims to Eliminate SMT Connectors with QUICKLINK Coaxial Connector

September 20, 2016
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Ardent Concepts, Inc. looks to upend the status quo by introducing a twist-to-lock compression mount connector that replaces cumbersome surface mount connectors that require a receptacle on the PCB. Ardent’s patented QUICKLINKTM Connector mounts directly to the PCB with a twist-to-lock footprint design that requires only two small thru holes and a gold pad for the connector to land on. QUICKLINK footprints can be placed anywhere on your board to allow easy access to any channels from your device without having to solder on costly SMA or SMP surface mount receptacles.


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Useful Tools SI/PI from Bert Simonovich

September 18, 2016
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Here is my top 5 list and comments in no particular order of preference. Each tool has their strengths and weaknesses, but together they provide a good collection of tools for the SI/PI practitioner's tool box.


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POET demonstrates HFET building block

HFET is the second of three components needed for opto-electronic ICs
August 15, 2016
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POET Technologies has demonstrated an HFET, the second of three building blocks for an integrated opto-electronic transceiver of active optical cables.
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