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This wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and support of the engineering community. 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This bulk packaging solution includes the company's most popular products, such as … <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/canfield-connector-launches-quick-shipping-program-for-popular-connectors/" class="more-link">[Read More...] <span class="screen-reader-text">about Canfield Connector launches quick shipping program for popular connectors</span></a></p></div></article><article class="post-7858 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-industry-news tag-amphenolrf entry" aria-label="Front-mounted IP67 bulkhead jacks added to panel mount receptacles"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/front-mounted-ip67-bulkhead-jacks-added-to-panel-mount-receptacles/" class="alignleft" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/901-10804_2-150x150.jpeg" class="entry-image attachment-post" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/901-10804_2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/901-10804_2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/901-10804_2-768x768.jpeg 768w, https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/901-10804_2.jpeg 1000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a><header class="entry-header"><h4 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/front-mounted-ip67-bulkhead-jacks-added-to-panel-mount-receptacles/">Front-mounted IP67 bulkhead jacks added to panel mount receptacles</a></h4></header><div class="entry-content"><p>Amphenol RF is pleased to expand our versatile SMA product portfolio with additional reverse polarity front mount bulkhead jacks. The bulkhead jacks are engineered to accommodate a variety of micro coax cable types including 0.081 mm, 1.32 mm, 1.37 … <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/front-mounted-ip67-bulkhead-jacks-added-to-panel-mount-receptacles/" class="more-link">[Read More...] <span class="screen-reader-text">about Front-mounted IP67 bulkhead jacks added to panel mount receptacles</span></a></p></div></article><article class="post-7520 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-aerospace category-electricalinstrumentation category-featured category-ims2023 category-industry-news category-microwave category-rf category-telecomdata tag-molex tag-samtec tag-svmicrowave entry" aria-label="IMS 2023 roundup: connectors"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/ims-2023-roundup-connectors/" class="alignleft" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMS2023_SVmicrowave_connectors-150x150.jpg" class="entry-image attachment-post" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a><header class="entry-header"><h4 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/ims-2023-roundup-connectors/">IMS 2023 roundup: connectors</a></h4></header><div class="entry-content"><p>Through photos and videos, EE World covers some of the active and passive components that RF and wireless engineers need to connect us all. The exhibit hall at the 2023 International Microwave Symposium featured connectors from Molex, Samtec, and … <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/ims-2023-roundup-connectors/" class="more-link">[Read More...] <span class="screen-reader-text">about IMS 2023 roundup: connectors</span></a></p></div></article><article class="post-7527 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-industry-news tag-littelfuse entry" aria-label="Micro-D connectors series for harsh environments includes removable crimp contacts"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/micro-d-connectors-series-for-harsh-environments-includes-removable-crimp-contacts/" class="alignleft" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/d-sub-connectors-150x150.jpg" class="entry-image attachment-post" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/d-sub-connectors-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/d-sub-connectors.jpg 216w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a><header class="entry-header"><h4 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/micro-d-connectors-series-for-harsh-environments-includes-removable-crimp-contacts/">Micro-D connectors series for harsh environments includes removable crimp contacts</a></h4></header><div class="entry-content"><p>Littelfuse, Inc. announced the availability of its latest C&K product — the MDMA Micro-D connector with removable crimp contacts. 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The receptacles being introduced here are fitted with a new, … <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/receptacles-now-fitted-with-beryllium-copper-contact-clip/" class="more-link">[Read More...] <span class="screen-reader-text">about Receptacles now fitted with beryllium copper contact clip</span></a></p></div></article><article class="post-7286 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-dw-sync category-ee-sync category-industry-news tag-harwin entry" aria-label="Harwin to showcase industrial connectors at Embedded World"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/harwin-to-showcases-industrial-connectors-at-embedded-world/" class="alignleft" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/BBi_13_parts_2100x1500-150x150.jpg" class="entry-image attachment-post" alt="Harwin BBi_13_parts_2100x1500" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a><header class="entry-header"><h4 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/harwin-to-showcases-industrial-connectors-at-embedded-world/">Harwin to showcase industrial connectors at Embedded World</a></h4></header><div class="entry-content"><p>Advanced interconnect specialist Harwin will be using the upcoming Embedded World event (Nuremberg, March 14-16) to focus on its newly defined BBi product portfolio. 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This annual competition aims to celebrates the most … <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/silicon-labs-takes-gold-for-its-wireless-socs-in-2022-leap-awards/" class="more-link">[Read More...] <span class="screen-reader-text">about Silicon Labs takes Gold for its wireless SOCs in 2022 LEAP Awards</span></a></p></div></article><article class="post-7079 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-industry-news tag-harting entry" aria-label="Harting and TTI Inc. announce partnership in the Americas"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/harting-and-tti-inc-announce-partnership-in-the-americas/" class="alignleft" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Harting-logo-150x150.jpg" class="entry-image attachment-post" alt="Harting logo" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Harting-logo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Harting-logo-144x144.jpg 144w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a><header class="entry-header"><h4 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/harting-and-tti-inc-announce-partnership-in-the-americas/">Harting and TTI Inc. announce partnership in the Americas</a></h4></header><div class="entry-content"><p>Harting and TTI Inc. announced that the two companies are entering into a partnership in the Americas. 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