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Image of Protect Light Industrial Motors with Specialized VFD Cables Protect Light Industrial Motors with Specialized VFD Cables Publish Date: 2026-05-28

Belden 2 kV VFD cables use XLPE insulation, symmetrical grounding, and copper tape shielding to protect light industrial motors from high-frequency damage.

Image of Webinar – Preventing Costly Downtime with Proper VFD Cable Selection and Installation Webinar – Preventing Costly Downtime with Proper VFD Cable Selection and Installation

Choosing the wrong cable VFD cable can lead to motor failure, electromagnetic interference (EMI), costly downtime, and even safety risks.

Image of Compact, Integrated Connector Modules Cut Noise and Supply Power over Ethernet for AI Applications Compact, Integrated Connector Modules Cut Noise and Supply Power over Ethernet for AI Applications Publish Date: 2026-05-19

PoE enables edge processing, AI, and ML using standard Ethernet cables and EMI-filtering, space-efficient ICMs mounted via through-hole or press-fit technology.

Image of TE Connectivity Circular Connectors TE Connectivity Circular Connectors

Circular connectors are a cornerstone of reliable power, signal, and data transmission in industrial, transportation, energy, and automation applications.

Image of From Copper to Crimp: What Makes a Premium Electrical Connection? From Copper to Crimp: What Makes a Premium Electrical Connection? Publish Date: 2026-05-13

A review of wire terminals and the features that enable connectors to provide superior electrical resistance, wire pullout strength, and protection from shorts.

Image of Use a Modular Platform with Robust Components to Simplify Consistent DC/DC Regulator Evaluation Use a Modular Platform with Robust Components to Simplify Consistent DC/DC Regulator Evaluation Publish Date: 2026-05-12

How a modular evaluation platform uses a portfolio of inductors and stable passives to simplify evaluation of buck, boost, and LED-driver DC/DC topologies.

Image of IDC Connectors Reduce Wiring Time, Material, and Risk in Industrial Environments IDC Connectors Reduce Wiring Time, Material, and Risk in Industrial Environments Publish Date: 2026-05-07

3M IDC connectors make wire-to-wire and wire-to-board connections faster, more secure, more compact, and less error-prone while reducing wire material usage.

Image of Protect Unmated DC Power Inputs with IP68 Sealed Barrel Jacks Protect Unmated DC Power Inputs with IP68 Sealed Barrel Jacks Publish Date: 2026-05-06

Designers can keep electronic equipment safe by using sealed DC power barrel jacks that deliver IP68 protection even when unmated.

Image of Learn How Quick Disconnect Connectors Ensure Reliable Liquid Cooling Systems in AI Datacenters Learn How Quick Disconnect Connectors Ensure Reliable Liquid Cooling Systems in AI Datacenters Publish Date: 2026-04-29

Designers of AI datacenters can use quick-disconnect, dry-break connectors in multiple sizes to ensure safe and reliable liquid cooling in confined spaces.

Image of Solve the Mil/Aero COTS Challenge with SET-Tested Interconnects Solve the Mil/Aero COTS Challenge with SET-Tested Interconnects

Samtec’s Severe Environment Testing (SET) brings Sudden Service to mil/aero applications; learn how URSA I/O and Tiger Eye solve the COTS connector challenge.

Image of How ODU MINI-SNAP® & ODU MEDI-SNAP® Elevate the Catheter Market with Connector Solutions How ODU MINI-SNAP® & ODU MEDI-SNAP® Elevate the Catheter Market with Connector Solutions

ODU MEDI-SNAP® interconnect solutions have IEC 60601-1 compliance, sterilization compatibility, rapid custom prototyping, and regulatory alignment.

Image of The Importance of Certification in the Selection of Connector Products The Importance of Certification in the Selection of Connector Products

Certification of products ensures operational and product safety, reliability, and compatibility.

Image of Connector Testing and Its Importance to User Safety and End Use Connector Testing and Its Importance to User Safety and End Use

Connector testing, performed by accredited test facilities, is an important phase in ensuring electrical connector safety.

Image of Webinar – Meet the LAN Squad: Defeating Ethernet Design Challenges Webinar – Meet the LAN Squad: Defeating Ethernet Design Challenges

Explore how solutions from Würth Elektronik offer tailored advantages to LAN enhance robustness, simplify layout decisions, and reduce overall system cost.

Image of Select the Right Connectors to Meet Stringent Mil/Aero Electrical and Mechanical Requirements Select the Right Connectors to Meet Stringent Mil/Aero Electrical and Mechanical Requirements Publish Date: 2026-04-01

Connectors for aerospace and defense integrate sophisticated materials, contact and body design, fabrication, and evaluation to meet mandated objectives.

Image of How to Select Cables for Reliable VFD Motor Control and Sensor Feedback How to Select Cables for Reliable VFD Motor Control and Sensor Feedback Publish Date: 2026-03-24

Growing industrial automation and the push for better energy efficiency are speeding up the adoption of VFDs in motor-driven systems.

Image of Webinar – Select the Right Cables for Harsh Industrial Automation Applications Webinar – Select the Right Cables for Harsh Industrial Automation Applications

This in-depth webinar breaks down what it takes to select the right wire and cable for industrial environments.

Image of Criteria for Cable and Wire Selection Criteria for Cable and Wire Selection Publish Date: 2026-03-17

Cable design needs to focus on the system concept, integrating the installation method, electrical and mechanical loads, as well as cost-effectiveness.

Image of Webinar – Single Pair Ethernet — Simplified Sensor-to-Cloud Networking Webinar – Single Pair Ethernet — Simplified Sensor-to-Cloud Networking

Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) has reshaped industrial connectivity. Now, with Power over Data Line (PoDL), SPE can deliver both data and power.

Image of How to Meet High-Speed Interface Requirements Using Hyper Cool Edge Connectors How to Meet High-Speed Interface Requirements Using Hyper Cool Edge Connectors

Learn how the Hyper Cool Edge connector family can be used to support high-speed data interfaces for applications such as storage and AI datacenters.