To mark the release of our connectivity solutions using USB 3.2 – a very stringent data protocol in terms of connector and cable assembly manufacturing and engineering –, we have produced an educational video (4:14) that explains the challenges of high frequency digital signals in simple terms and visuals. Designing interconnect solutions for reliable and … Continued

Biometric sensors are everywhere – on smartwatches and rings, in hospitals, at airports and warehouses, in automobiles and even in door locks. Because biometrics can provide reliable information about individual identity and physical status, these sensors have implications for intelligence collection and other military operations. Here’s a brief summary of Fischer Connectors’ paper entitled “Biometrics … Continued

In IIoT-Szenarien sind leistungsfähige Kabel und Steckverbindungen gefragt, die hohe Datenübertragungsraten auch über längere Strecken ermöglichen. Prädestiniert hierfür ist Single Pair Ethernet. Die neue Technologie punktet noch mit vielen weiteren Vorteilen wie einem geringen Material- und Platzbedarf und ist somit aus hochautomatisierten industriellen Prozessketten in Zukunft nicht mehr wegzudenken. Die industriellen Wertschöpfungsprozesse wandeln sich derzeit … Continued

Signal integrity is critical in data-heavy applications requiring ongoing streams of precise data transferred at high bit rates and over long distances. Here are 10 key points to consider when optimizing products for high-speed data transmission.   The emergence of high-speed data transmission and the demand for ever greater bandwidth are driving engineers throughout the … Continued

Check out the latest issue of Uncrewed Systems Technology (UST 44, June/July 2022) that features an interesting article on the connectivity needs of uncrewed vehicles, with contributions from D. Ptacek at Fischer Connectors USA and other connectivity experts.   “Uncrewed vehicles have particular needs regarding their internal connections, which suppliers are now meeting”, Rory Jackson reports … Continued

To function both properly and durably, heavy-use and safety-critical applications and their interconnect system must be especially designed to withstand mechanical stress and environmental conditions without degrading power, signal, or data transmission.   Ruggedization methods and processes apply to the entire design, engineering, and manufacturing cycle in the creation of high-performance connectivity solutions. From choosing … Continued

Requirements for high-speed data transmission, the need for ever greater bandwidth and drastically increasing design complexity present new challenges to design engineers. Fischer Connectors’ white paper entitled "Signal Integrity for High-Speed Data Transmission, Challenges and Solutions" aims to help engineers optimize their products. It explains high-speed data transmission protocols, where problems may arise, and how … Continued