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Engineering Connector Considerations for Sensor Applications
There are innumerable applications that rely on sensors to operate; however, the sensors themselves rely on their interconnect to be able to transmit these critical signals in real-time through a wire...

The Importance of Understanding the Connector in a Cable Assembly
Cables serve as the main “highway” for electronic power and signals, providing “off-ramps” ranging from simple one-way connections to several multi-point interfaces. Though both electronic and...

A Look at Connectors and Their Engineering Considerations for Transportation Applications
The transportation industry covers quite a broad range of applications from mass transit and railway to marine and off-road equipment. Within these applications, a vast array of connector arrangements...

Electrification of Off-Highway Vehicles
For the vast majority of people, the first thoughts that come to mind when hearing the term “off-highway vehicles” are 4x4 trucks and SUVs. However, they are not the only vehicles that fit this ca...

Opportunities for Clipzin™ in Industrial Applications
Clipzin™, the patent-pending PCB-mounted edge connector, allows single board modules to be simply fixed to a host PCB.

Custom Connectors - The Value of an Experienced Connector Manufacturer
There comes a time when an engineer will find themself in a situation where standard, off-the-shelf connectors are unable to meet all application needs, but trying to design a custom connector is no s...

The Need for Designing and Manufacturing Small Electrical Connectors to Fit Smaller PCB Footprints
In today’s world, there’s a constant need for electronics to get faster, cheaper, and smaller. It follows Moore’s law of transistors: The speed and capabilities of computing double every two yea...

Unlocking the full potential of Raspberry Pi Pico with the innovative ClipZin Connector by EDAC
The Clipzin is a PCB-mounted edge connector that allows single board modules like the Pico to be fixed to the PCB.

EDAC's New Magnetic Spring Loaded (Pogo Pin) Connectors
Spring-loaded contacts, often known as pogo pins, have been used in the testing industry for many years. However, with the increasing interest in quick-release connectors, they have found a new lease ...

Success with University of Waterloo Formula Motorsports
EDAC is proud to be working with the Formula Motorsport team at the University of Waterloo, a top Engineering school in Canada.

Card Edge: A Classic Connector In A Modern World
In a world filled with high-speed, micro-miniature electronics, the humble card edge connector might seem like a vision of the past. The card edge connector certainly enjoys a long and distinguished t...

516 Rectangular+ Series
The 516 series provides users with excellent flexibility. For cable mounted applications, the gold-plated contacts are available with crimp termination and can be supplied individually or reeled for h...