The Latest in Component Products

    Sept. 13, 2020
    Here's a sampling of some of the connectors, sockets, couplers, and splitters we've seen so far in 2020.

    While robust hardware takes a significant portion of the technology spotlight, rugged components make sure they are up to the task in terms of performance and efficiency. Connectors, sockets, couplers, splitters, and more need to be reliable and operate within harsh environments; otherwise, that hardware can, and will, fail. In this roundup, we will take a look at the latest in component technology that has hit the market this year.

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    Cabe Atwell

    Engineer, Machinist, Maker, Writer. A graduate Electrical Engineer actively plying his expertise in the industry and at his company, Gunhead. When not designing/building, he creates a steady torrent of projects and content in the media world. Many of his projects and articles are online at element14 & SolidSmack, industry-focused work at EETimes & EDN, and offbeat articles at Make Magazine. Currently, you can find him hosting webinars and contributing to Penton’s Electronic Design and Machine Design.

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