Start with the news release SFP+ connectors/cages suit short-reach equipment from Farnell, which we summarised at the time by saying "Farnell has extended its range of Tyco Electronics products to include the Small Form Pluggable (SFP+) range of connectors and cages. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release ITT launches CGL power input connector series from ITT Interconnect Solutions: "ITT Interconnect Solutions has introduced the CGL power input connector series, which is fully rated from 230V to 630V.".
 
In October 2009, we covered the news from Molex UK - take a look at Molex sealed plugs available in new circuit sizes which says: "Molex has announced that its XRC (Extra Rugged Circular) sealed plugs and receptacles are available in an 18-shell/14-circuit size and 24-shell/31-circuit size. ".
 
Take a look also at the news release from Deutsch, Deutsch develops composite connectors, as well as Ethernet connectors protect against water and dust from Acal Technology, and Pintail indoor/outdoor interconnect system offered from In2Connect.