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Consultant/Freelancer | Connector Geek
Connector Geek is Dave in real life. With 28 years in the industry, Dave likes talking about connectors almost as much as being a Dad to his two kids. He may still be a kid at heart himself...
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4 months ago
Connectors are Superheroes!
While semiconductors are at the heart of the electronics industry, they simply cannot do what connectors can. In this article, we look at why connectors are the true superheroes of the electronics industry.
4 months ago
USB-C - One Connector to Rule Them All?
Since it's been a few years since USB-C was launched, this article will look at how the connector have been adopted, and a few words about the next steps.
1 year ago
Designing out contamination
Contamination can impact almost any kind of industrial process. Contamination can mean stopped production, followed by costly cleanup, loss of reputation and unhappy customers.
1 year ago
The New Leader in Connectors?
Industry 4.0 is the name for the automation and integration of smart technologies into the manufacturing environment. In this article we see how Hirose are working to provide Industry 4.0 with the connectors of tomorrow.
1 year ago
Keeping Cool in the World of IoT
As the world of IoT grows, we will see applications in increasingly challenging environments. Protecting the equipment will need us to choose the right products, and in this article we look at some clever solutions.
2 years ago
Customisation is Key
Customisation of a product can often be key to a successful integration in any switch application. This article looks at the KSC Series and its benefits to the engineer
2 years ago
Robust Connectors for Rail Applications
Railway rolling stock must operate in the harshest conditions, and components need to be chosen that can deliver reliability. We take a look at the HR43 from Hirose that delivers high performance in demanding environments.
2 years ago
Installing Tool-Free Connectors
Phoenix Contact has just released a new family of connectors that offer tool-free installation. Based on the fantastically popular RJ45 connector, this new family is intended to make networking easier for the installer.
2 years ago
Five Great Reasons to Control Your Fan
Are you running fans for ventilation or cooling? Do you want to save money and energy? By controlling your fans and not running them at full speed, you could benefit from lower energy consumption and improved whole-life costs.
2 years ago
Switching for Lighting Applications
C&K have created a guide to their portfolio, allowing you to choose from their huge variety of switches tailored to meet the requirements of the lighting industry.
2 years ago
Power on the PCB with REDCUBE
The current explosion of electric and hybrid vehicles, alongside the growth of microgeneration, requires connection of high power directly onto the PCB. This article looks at Wurth's approach to the problem.
2 years ago
Can you vandalise an anti-vandal switch?
With my interest in applications, materials and performance, I am fascinated to understand exactly what "vandal resistance" actually means in the world of switches...