Circular Connectors

More Information about Circular Connectors

A prominent trait of a circular connector is its high IP (Ingress Protection) rating, which denote very good protection against the intrusion of dust and water. This makes circular interconnects good for tough-duty use in a variety of difficult environments. On top of that, many configurations of circular connectors also offer EMI/RFI shielding to stave off electromagnetic and radio frequency interference. This protects signal integrity and enables clean data transmission.

FAQs

Does a cable mount with a metal shell provide strain relief and protection against accidental decoupling?

Yes, a cable mount with a metal shell provides strain relief and protection against accidental decoupling by offering robust mechanical support and secure fastening.

What are the industry standards when it comes to the temperature range of circular connectors?

Industry standards for the temperature range of circular connectors typically span from -55°C to +125°C, ensuring reliable performance in extreme environmental conditions.

Serial Communication Basics

In telecommunications, the process of sending data sequentially over a computer bus or communication cable is known as serial communication. Serial communication transmits data one bit at a time. Parallel communication transmits bits simultaneously over multiple communication lines in a single bus or cable. While it may seem that parallel communication would be the preferred method, this is not true in many situations. 

Because of the increased complexity and data transmission, serial communication has faster speeds than parallel communication. The speed at which serial is communicated can be altered by adjusting what is known as the BOD rate, which simply increases the number of the bits that can be transmitted per second. This is one of the reasons serial communication methods have remained such a common method for basic communication in much of computer based hardware used today. 

Some of the most common standards that have been created to take advantage of serial based communication in the industrial space would be RS 232 and RS 485. The earlier RS 232 standard was very common in computing in many different industrial, commercial and residential applications. It had lower transmission speeds, short maximum cable lengths and large voltage swings, making it useful only in certain situations. RS 485 is an improved standard that is still found in many of the same applications today. It resolved many of the issues the earlier RS 232 standard had by allowing longer cable lengths, higher transmission speeds and other improvements that increased its usability and performance.