TE Connectivity (TE), a supplier of connectivity and sensor solutions, has announced the introduction of a what it is describing as a breakthrough connector contact plating technology. ECONIDUR ...

Due to its good conductivity and resistance to oxidation, gold is the metal of choice for plated surfaces in connectors. However, the combination of rising gold prices and environmental concerns is ...

Amphenol Industrial Products, has enhanced its standard shell plating from standard cadmium to gray zinc over electroless nickel (Gray ZnNi) to be used in the harshest environments. Initially designed ...

TE Connectivity is moving to nickel-phosphorus coatings to reduce the CO2 footprint of its connector contact plating processes. Branding the plating stack Econidur, “according to TE internal analysis ...

With the exception of proprietary interfaces requiring special connectors, most connector types and configurations haven’t changed significantly since their creation. For example, we still use the ...

A connector helps fit more connections on panels, supports signals, and simplifies setup, making it useful for system design ...

Amphenol's Gray ZnNi offers high corrosion resistance and no significant galvanic reaction when mated with leading standard market plating options. This light gun metal gray plating is cadmium-free.