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Keeping Automotive Connections Compact and Reliable

On June 16, 2025 in All, Automotive, Connectors, General by Molex

Vehicles have evolved into sophisticated, data-driven platforms. Learn how reliable connectivity and smart harness designs are becoming essential as modern vehicles pack more sensors and driver-assistance features into the cabin.

Tagged With: adas, automotive, automotive connectors, autonomous vehicles, communications, connectivity , connectors, infotainment, in-vehicle, micro-lock, molex, third living space, v2x, zonal architecture

Designing Connectors for Data Centers

On May 16, 2025 in All, Computing, Connectors by Amphenol

Amphenol FCI PCIe Gen 5 Flip CEM connector combines the standard PCIe interface with next-generation performance for the latest data center applications. Innovative contact design simplifies compact PCB design and helps with thermal management challenges.

Tagged With: ai, amphenol, amphenol-cs, artificial intelligence, connectors, data centers, gen 5, pcie connectors, pcie gen 5, thermal management

Taking Flight with Motor Control

On May 5, 2025 in All, Connectors, General, Motor Control, Power by Positronic / Amphenol

Connectors can be a key component in meeting customer demands for more responsive drones that are smaller and have longer operating times.

Tagged With: bldc, connectors, design, drones, dshot, electrical motor, multishot, oneshot, performance, positronic dragonfly, pwm, stability

Optimizing Robotic Cable Management

On April 23, 2025 in All, Connectors, General, Industrial, Motor Control, Robotics by Bill Schweber

Robot cable management is essential for durability and performance. Flexible routing, strain relief, and protective solutions prevent wear, ensuring reliable functionality in multi-axis robots and high-movement setups.

Tagged With: 6 dof, cable management, cabling, degrees of freedom, electric motor, emi rfi, hydraulic, multi axis, robot, shielding, strain relief, wire

Simplifying Connector Designs with Modular Solutions

On April 18, 2025 in All, Connectors, General by David Pike

Custom connectors offer engineers the greatest flexibility, but at a considerable cost. Engineering costs, low volumes, and long lead times can make bespoke connectors an unattractive solution. Modular technology creates connectors tailored to the customer’s needs.

Tagged With: connector construction, connector design, connector insert, contact performance, custom connectors, electrical contact, industrial connectors, military connectors, modular, modular connectors

New Tech Tuesdays: Electrifying Municipal Fleets Opens a Path to a Greener Future

On April 1, 2025 in All, Automotive, Connectors, New Tech Tuesdays, Power by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Cities worldwide are reducing carbon footprints and improving air quality through the electrification of municipal fleets and public transportation. Learn about the latest advancements in electric service vehicles and buses, and the role of CCS vehicle charging inlets in this green revolution.

Tagged With: ccs charging, electric vehicles, electrification, emissions reduction, green future, municipalities, phoenix contact, public transportation, sustainable cities, urban air quality

AI, Data Centers, and the Zero-Downtime Mandate

On February 14, 2025 in All, Computing, Connectors, General by HARTING

Han® Protect streamlines data center maintenance with external fuse access, improving uptime, reducing cabinet size, and aligning with environmental sustainability through efficient material usage.

Tagged With: cabinet size reduction, data center efficiency, data center maintenance, data center optimization, electrical design, external fuse access, fuse replacement, han protect, sustainability, uptime improvement

New Tech Tuesdays: Advanced Heads-Up Displays Change How We Drive

On February 4, 2025 in All, Automotive, Connectors, General, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Discover how advanced heads-up displays, powered by AR and AI, enhance driver safety and awareness with innovative HUD technologies from industry leaders like Ford and HARMAN.

Tagged With: advanced huds, ar huds, augmented reality hud, automotive displays, automotive innovation, dlp, dmd, driver safety, heads-up display technology, immersive driving, smart cars, texas instruments, ti

Power Connectors for Data Centers and Beyond

On January 27, 2025 in Computing, Connectors, General by David Pike

Data centers pose challenges in power distribution that highlight the importance of power density. Examine connector designs that meet growing data center demands for efficiency, performance, and space optimization.

Tagged With: blade contacts, compact connectors, connector design, current rating, data center power, efficient connectors, electrical resistance, energy efficiency, heat dissipation, industrial connectors, lamella contacts, micro-d connectors, pcb connectors, power connectors, power density, power distribution, thermal management

New Tech Tuesdays: Optimizing Automotive Zonal Architecture with the MX-DaSH Connector System

On January 14, 2025 in All, Automotive, Connectors, New Tech Tuesdays, Sensors by Rudy Ramos

The Molex MX-DaSH Connector System transforms automotive zonal architecture by consolidating high-speed data, signal, and power into a unified connector that can replace multiple traditional connectors while streamlining assembly processes and improving vehicle performance and reliability.

Tagged With: automotive design, automotive ethernet, connectivity solutions, distinct zones, hfm, molex, mx-dash, uscar2, zonal architecture

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