D-Sub connectors are sub-miniature panel-type connectors with polarized shells. These use pin & socket machined contacts that provide high reliability & density for the connectors.
The XT60 is a popular connector type that is found in almost all high-current lithium polymer batteries. These connectors can handle up to 30A and can be plugged in only one way, preventing the reverse connection.
Hirose has developed the BF4MC Series of Optical Active Connectors which enables optical transmission of data between boards that are incorporated in devices.
Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced new Automotive HD Link (AHL) technology that enables automotive manufacturers to deliver high-definition video over low-cost cables and connectors that currently support standard-definition video. The new
Amphenol Industrial Operations has introduced EMI Wind-Lok which is a reverse bayonet connector that is designed to deliver high power from source to load.