Hirose has expanded its DF22 Series of power connectors with the DF22B branch adapter, designed to simplify wiring and reduce cabling and installation time. The adapter enables branch wiring and supports up to 30A per contact at 1000V AC/DC with a four-point contact design and highly conductive materials. The series offers multiple configurations, straight, right-angle, and in-line wire-to-board, with three housing types featuring different guide keys and color variations to prevent mis-mating in systems using multiple connectors. For harsh environments, the DF22 Series straight header variant supports potting up to 10mm. The new DF22B branch adapter is designed for compact, high-current branching applications such as semiconductor equipment, industrial robots, conveyors, mounting machines and service robots.

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced the LTA 50, an AEC-Q200 qualified 50 W thick film power resistor in a compact TO-220 package designed for direct mounting on a heatsink. Engineered for exceptional reliability in harsh automotive environments, the LTA 50 withstands temperatures up to +175 °C, high humidity, vibration and electrical stress. With resistance values from 0.010 Ω to 450 kΩ and tolerances down to ± 1 %, the device is ideal for use as a precharge or discharge resistor in on-board chargers, battery management systems and motor controls for EV, HEV and PHEV applications. RoHS-compliant and non-inductive, the LTA 50 features a dielectric strength of 1500 Vrms and limiting element voltage of 500 V.