A line of locking DC connectors needs only a simple twist to prevent accidental disengagement of the plugs from mating jacks. Two raised strips of metal, positioned 180° apart on the outside of the ...

Electric vehicles are now commonplace on our roads, and charging infrastructure is being built out across the world to serve them. It’s the electric equivalent of the gas station, and soon enough, ...

Connectors designed for high voltage DC use are being adopted for AC distribution, prompting Anderson Power Products to produce a version of its Safe-D-Grid connector for single-phase AC applications.

Electric vehicle charging connectors do not have a single universal type. Some car brands decide to use a specific, one and the differences may also depend on your location. Electric vehicle charging ...

Essentially it combines the heavy duty 2-pin DC socket with either the 7-pin Type 2 (CCS Combo 2) or 5-pin Type 1 fixing, with the DC connector sitting below these AC plugs. When you want to top-up ...

Some electronic components are well known to even complete rookies, not to mention electronic engineers or technicians. They are so common that at some point we stop paying attention to them, even ...

Samtec has created a line of RF connectors that mount to the edge of PCB by bolting rather than soldering. They measure only 9.5mm from side-to-side where they sit on the PCB and are under 8mm from ...

There are three main types of EV chargers. Any electric vehicle can use multiple charger types. Tesla's proprietary plugs exclude other cars from its branded Superchargers. Before buying an electric ...

As we head into a world of electric cars, charging is the biggest concern for many first-time buyers. It makes sense. While the hype for electric cars themselves is arguably justified, the biggest ...