electronica 2014: World’s leading trade fair
This unique industry event presents the state of the art in innovative electronics – a diverse range of components, pioneering hardware and software solutions and complete systems and applications – on 143,000 m² of exhibition space.
It all revolves around the latest hot topics such as electromobility, energy effciency and sustainability.
Push-In Technology was developed by Phoenix Contact in 1978. The very first modular terminal block, the FK 1,5 with a direct plug-in spring connection, designed to offer installation engineers an easy and safe conductor connection method used this technology.
Due to its handling and compact design, the FK 1,5 is still found in elevator engineering, machine and system construction even today! Just like the FK 1,5, the concept of Push in Technology still exists and is going strong today – because it improves the way we do things…. even in our daily lives!
Read on to find out how.
A Boss of a company had just awarded a million dollar project to a contractor for Ethernet Communication upgrading.
The contractor was happy as he knew how easy it was to supply a point to point Ethernet connection for the project and he asked the owner these questions during the project discussion.
Contractor: “How many Ethernet points do you need?”
Owner: “Erm…. I think about 10,000points”
Contractor: “How long is the distance from point to point?”
Owner: “Erm…. Actually I’m not sure yet”
Following my previous article (Phoenix Contact E-Mobility Connectivity – The Basics), I would like to provide a little background into the different charging modes that are currently employed for charging electric vehicles.
Charging Modes
Currently, there are four modes of charging as defined in IEC61851-1 and they are:
The new M23 Hybrid round plug-in connector from Phoenix Contact is an all-in-one connector that securely transfers signals, data, and power.
The compact M23 plug-in connector can handle currents up to 30 A and voltages up to 850 V DC or 630 V AC. Continue reading
The new ME-IO housing system from Phoenix Contact is expanding its electronics housing line to include front connection technology.
The modular system, just 18.8 mm wide, can accommodate up to 36 connection terminals. The lock-and-release system makes locking and releasing the plug from the housing system easy as pie. Continue reading
With attitudes leaning towards lower carbon emissions, electric cars are slowly gaining popularity around the world.
Plug-in charging systems from Phoenix Contact set new standards in power supply to electric vehicles. Whether charging on an AC network or fast DC charging – the AC and DC charging connectors from Phoenix Contact are safe, reliable, and user friendly.
Electrical mobility is one of the growth markets and a decisive factor when integrating energy systems based on renewable energy. Electric vehicles are continuing to gain in importance; a development which is reflected in the ambitious targets many governments have set to curb CO2 emissions. While not a mainstream mode of propulsion yet, the development of a widespread charging infrastructure in conjunction with renewable energy will pave the way for a mobile future. Continue reading
Phoenix Contact’s PTSPL 6 single-pin PCB terminals without insulating inserts facilitate easy and secure connections up to 41 A directly on the circuit board and without any voltage restrictions. The terminal can be fitted automatically as part of the SMT process and soldered using THR technology. Continue reading
Whether you choose the screw, spring-cage or insulation displacement connection method, Phoenix Contact always provides the highest level of quality. You can choose the worldwide standard: the versatile screw connection. This connection method combines a large contact surface with high contact force and is a completely maintenance-free, easy, and gentle conductor connection. Continue reading