Considering their importance to the industrial world—delivering electrical power, transferring data, and providing reliable connectivity among end points—cables and connectors don’t often receive the ...

When it comes to technology, there are different ways to establish physical connection with different devices. This article discusses the types of cables and connectors that are commonly used. The ...

In 2024, interconnect manufacturers focused on ruggedizing their connectors and cable assemblies and making them smaller. While manufacturers of connectors and cables have always faced the demand for ...

The USB Promoters Group and VESA have announced that the new reversible USB Type-C connector, along with supporting power delivery of up to 100 watts, will also support the simultaneous transport of ...

A major revamp of the ports and cables of the ubiquitous connection technology will make USB connectors reversible, slimmer, and better at transmitting data and power. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET ...

Musical instrument digital interface, or MIDI, cables are used to connect keyboards and other electronic musical devices to computers. While the MIDI cables are labeled as "In" and "Out" plugs, they ...

This article appeared in Microwaves & RF and has been published here with permission. Standards are essential requirements for any industry seeking to eliminate the chaos that would ensue if ...

Connectors and sensors may be physically small, but they sit at the heart of some of the biggest transformations happening in industry today.

If you have a bunch of old charging cables, don't turn them into e-waste just yet. Here are some clever ways to repurpose them and put them to work.