Connectors are critical to signal quality in high-speed digital transmission. As data rates increase with interfaces such as PCIe Gen5 / Gen6, USB4, and DisplayPort, connector performance has a significant impact on Signal Integrity (SI) and system compliance. This article covers the basics of connector SI testing, key evaluation methods, and testing considerations for high-speed connectors.

M.2 is a connector and form factor standard designed for compact expansion modules. Developed as a successor to the mSATA interface, M.2 enables both space-saving designs and high-speed data communication. Today, it is widely used for SSDs as well as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, and 5G communication modules.

This article explores the key differences between the two standards, explains the underlying technologies such as QAM modulation, and highlights the design challenges and especially requirements set to connectors and cable harnesses associated with next-generation wireless systems.

Medical display technology continues to evolve with trends like augmented reality (AR) overlays and wearable heads-up displays on the horizon. By selecting high-performance interconnects such as CABLINE^® for video transmissions and EVAFLEX^® for internal wiring, device designers can deliver crystal-clear visuals and robust, hygienic equipment that meet the demands of modern diagnostics and surgery.

As medical devices become smaller and more mobile, engineers face the challenge of shrinking every component including the connectors. I-PEX have shown that “small, light, and durable” is an achievable trifecta for medical connectors. This empowers medical innovators to create portable and wearable devices that deliver clinic-grade performance on the go, without being encumbered by large connectors or cables.

Robotic-assisted surgery demands connector solutions that deliver high-bandwidth performance and absolute reliability. By utilizing specialized connector families such as CABLINE^®, NOVASTACK^®, and MINIDOCK™, design engineers can build robotic surgical systems that provide surgeons with seamless control and patients with safer, minimally invasive outcomes.

Augmented Reality (AR) is emerging as a transformative tool in healthcare, overlaying digital information onto the real world to enhance medical practice.The NOVASTACK^®, EVAFLEX^®, MINIFLEX^® and MHF^® connector families, among others, empower AR devices to seamlessly integrate into medical workflows　ensuring that surgeons and clinicians can trust their AR tools to deliver critical information when it counts.

In the era of Healthcare 4.0, patient monitoring and diagnostic displays are more connected and user-centric than ever. By leveraging high-quality connectors – from MHF^® for wireless connectivity to MINIDOCK™ for modular docking – designers can ensure these critical display systems remain dependable.

The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is transforming how healthcare is delivered. IoT in modern healthcare relies not just on innovative sensors but on the connectivity that ties everything together. By combining smart networking with purpose-built connector solutions (like MHF^® for wireless links and MINIFLEX^® for compact internal connections), medical devices can seamlessly communicate.

Healthcare 4.0 devices generate an unprecedented volume of data – from high-resolution medical images and streaming video to continuous sensor readings. Efficient data transmission is therefore paramount to make this data useful. I-PEX CABLINE^®, NOVASTACK^®, MHF^® connector series contribute to fast and secure data transmission in medical devices.