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

Choosing the right cable to use in any application depends on many parameters. One of the most important is its ability to thermally resist a maximum imposed current. To avoid over-dimensioning – which leads to higher costs, bigger space requirements and lower efficiency – finite element simulation is a good option. This is particularly true … Continued

In all branches of industry, efficient operations stand or fall by the quality of their connection technology. After all, the basic requirement for smooth processes is that data is exchanged reliably between machines. However, since the sensors used for this purpose are becoming ever smaller, connection technology also has to be suitably miniaturized – and … Continued

The drone market is evolving rapidly and becoming more and more demanding in terms of high-performance and rugged connectors and cable assemblies able to resist the harsh-environment conditions UAVs operate in.   Smaller, lighter and secure: these are the keywords in robotics and unmanned applications such as UAVs, relying on connectivity solutions that combine miniaturization with … Continued

Fischer Connectors’ Defence Solutions Help Connected Soldiers Make Better Decisions Faster   Soldier modernisation programs take on new urgency as funding priorities shift and operational demands increase. Fischer Connectors is laser-focused on the challenges posed by resource constraints and changing operational environments. Its defense connectivity solutions offer new capabilities and innovative, economical approaches to help … Continued

Precision instrumentation depends on the accuracy, security, and reliability of its connectivity, yet connectors are often the weakest link. Find out what matters most when selecting connectivity solutions to enhance performance and usability in demanding test and measurement applications.   Instrumentation designers and end users are constantly seeking better performance, greater reliability, faster data transfer … Continued

Connected wearable technology and sensors integrated into day-to-day equipment help improve workers’ situational awareness, mobility and communications. Moreover, AI-driven and smart real-time data capture and analysis can help organizations make proactive improvements, avoiding risks before they occur. In the IoT Magazine 2021 Edition from Electronics Update, Wearin’s Technical Director Alvaro Goncalves an insight into how … Continued