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CLIFF power cablesVersatile Range of Power Cables.

8th October 2024: Press release. A variety of industry standard connectors and cable lengths...

 

CLIFF DualSLIM feedthroughs with 4-40 imperial mounting thread. DualSLIM feedthroughs with #4-40 UNC imperial mounting thread.

4th September 2024: Press release. CLIFF adds new versions of DualSLIM space-saving, narrow, feedthrough connectors to suit North America...

 

rotary control knob K16DC power connector DC-12A (FC681485) discontinued.

2nd September 2024: PCB mounting, pin ring type. Rated 12V / 5A. Due to increase in price and MOQ this part is now discontinued. Zero stock at CLIFF but some limited stock at distributors.

 

Louis CusackCliff Electronics appoint Louis Cusack as product manager.

12th July 2024: Press release. New manager for sales growth and product development...

 

rotary control knob K16Rotary control knob removed.

12th July 2024: K16P (CL172976) is now obsolete.

 

CLIFF VHDCI cablesHalf-Metre Half-Meter VHDCI Cables.

13th May 2024: Press release. Shielded EMC cables protected for defence and aerospace applications...

 

CLIFF DisplayPort feedthrough connectorsIndustry-standard DisplayPort further increases feedthrough connecter range.

20th March 2024: Press release. XLR-format. Plastic or metal. Front or rear mounting...

 

CLIFF Cat.6 RJ45 Ethernet Insulation-Displacement ConnectorCat.6 RJ45 (8P8C) Ethernet Insulation-Displacement Connector.

13th March 2024: Press release. XLR-format or narrow. Plastic or metal. Front or rear mounting...

 

stereo unscreened quarter-inch jack plugStereo, unscreened, quarter-inch, jack plug FM1046 replaced by new FM1026.

21st February 2024.

 

CLIFF USB right-angle feedthrough connectorsUSB variants added to Right Angle Feedthrough connector range.

22nd October 2023: Press release. USB 2, USB 3.1 and USB-C connectivity options with reduced depth requirements...

 

rotary control knobsRotary control knob removed.

18th August 2023: K6C/SKT (CL1684) is now obsolete.

 

test leadsMains test lead sets with probes and crocodile clips removed.

4th August 2023: CIH29922, CIH29923 and CIH299925 are now obsolete.

 

CLIFF HDMI 8K feedthrough connectorsHDMI 8K Female to Female Feedthrough Connectors.

6th July 2023: Press release. XLR-format or narrow. Plastic or metal. Front or rear mounting...

 

Right Angle Multi Position metal XLR plugsMetal XLR Right Angle Multi Position Plugs.

8th April 2023: Press Release. Male and female XLR audio plugs with bodies adjustable in 8 positions and multi-coloured multi-colored strain relief...

 

USB-C extension cable in whiteUSB-C extension cables now available in white.

26th January 2023: Press release. White USB-type-C male-to-female leads with PD power delivery...

 

rotary control knobsAuto-reset circuit protection.

6th January 2023: AN-701 (FC67213) auto-reset circuit protection device removed.

 

DisplayPort cableDisplayPort cables.

17th December 2022: DisplayPort to DisplayPort and DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort 1m and 2 m cables added.

 

rotary control knobsRotary control knobs removed.

8th December 2022: K87MA knob with moulded molded colour color top and marker line. CL170822B and CL170822C are now obsolete. CL170822D, CL170823F, CL170825F and CL170827F are EOL when stocks are used.

 

CLIFF VHDCI cablesVHDCI Cables with additional Ferrite Core Shielding.

17th November 2022: Press release. Board to board Very High-Density Cable Interconnect 1 and 2 metre meter leads...

 

test leadsTest lead sets with fused probes removed.

26th October 2022: CIH29885 and CIH29886 are now obsolete.

 

test leads2.1mm DC Panel Socket added to DC connectors.

25th October 2022: FC681521 rated 3A at 30V.

 

push spring terminal4-pole Push Spring Terminals

28th September 2022: 4-way spring terminals are no longer available. Single, 2-way and 8-way terminals remain.

 

CLIFF Right-angled feedthrough connectorRight-Angled Feedthrough Connectors.

29th July 2022: Press release. RJ45 (Cat.5e or Cat.6) and HDMI connectivity for use with wall boxes, panels and enclosures...

 

CLIFF 19-inch Rack Mounting Panels19 Rack Mounting Panels in 16 or 20 hole variants.

23rd June 2022: Press release. Pre-assembled or blank 1U × 19″ panels to suit XLR-format or CLIFF DualSLIM feedthrough connectors...

 

CLIFF optical jacks and leads - increased rangeFibre Fiber Optic Connectors, Adapters and Cables - Increased Range.

25th May 2022: Press release. Low noise digital signal connectivity from CLIFF Electronics. Now with US Conec MTP® brand MPO type fibre-optic fiber-optic connectors...

 

ECS 2022 Cliff at ECS 2022.

28th March 2022: Cliff is exhibiting at the Electronic Component Show on Thursday, 19th May 2022...

 

CLIFF 4 mm Shrouded Panel SocketsCliff 4 mm Shrouded Panel Sockets.

9th March 2022: Press release from CLIFF Electronics. For shrouded or unshrouded plugs...

 

CLIFF rugged feedthrough RJ45 connectorRJ45 Feedthrough Connector and Plug Carrier has protection to IP65.

19th January 2022: Press release from CLIFF Electronics. Ethernet with ingress protection for rugged applications...

 

CLIFF colour-coded 3.5 mm jack socketColour-Coded Color-Coded 3.5 mm Jack Sockets - for ease of identification.

22nd October 2021: Press release from CLIFF Electronics. Industry standard jack sockets for audio, musical instruments, communications, data and instrumentation...

 

Single-pole spring terminals from CLIFF ElectronicsFast and Secure Connections with Single-Pole Spring Terminals.

13th September 2021: Press release from CLIFF Electronics. Rugged and reliable connectors for high-end audio equipment, test equipment and pyrotechnics...

 

right-angle metal XLR plugsRight-angle, metal, XLR plugs.

22nd July 2021: Press release from CLIFF Electronics. 3, 4, 5 and 7-pole, rugged, space-saving connectors for audio, broadcast and instrumentation...

 

US Conec MTP brand MPO feedthrough connectorMTP® Fibre-Optic Fiber-Optic Feedthrough Connector.

22nd June 2021: Press release from CLIFF Electronics. Secure MPO through-panel connection for high-speed data transfer...

 

USB-C cables from CLIFF Electronics USB-C male-to-female connecting cables.

21st June 2021: Press release from CLIFF Electronics. Versatile USB-C 3.1 cable supports power delivery (PD) charging, Thunderbolt 3 video output and audio...

 

Dual Mounting SLIMS narrow feedthrough connectorsDualSLIMS Dual-mounting, narrow feedthrough connectors.

1st April 2021: Press release from CLIFF Electronics. New DualSLIMS narrow feedthrough connectors save panel space and can be mounted on the front or rear of panels...

 

SLIMS Narrow feedthrough connectors Nidec-Servo products.

6th November 2020: Nidec motors, fans and blowers will no longer be supplied by CLIFF Electronics.

 

SLIMS Narrow feedthrough connectorsSLIMS Narrow Feedthrough Connectors.

21st October 2020: Press release from CLIFF Electronics. New SLIMS narrow feedthrough connectors save panel space...

 

illuminated shaft encoder knobsIlluminated shaft encoder knobs (angle transducers).

2nd June 2020 Products now obsolete and removed from website.

 

Cliff UK manufactured connectorsUK Design and Manufacture Secures Connector Supply Chain.

22nd April 2020: Press release from CLIFF Electronics. Innovation is key to UK connector company’s continued growth...

 

White CLIFF feedthrough connectorsWhite Feedthrough Connectors.

30th March 2020: Press release from CLIFF Electronics. White XLR-format feedthrough connectors for medical diagnostic and treatment equipment...

 

most popular CLIFF feedthrough connectors and accessoriesPre-Assembled Feedthrough Rack Panels.

26th February 2020: Press release from CLIFF Electronics. Most popular XLR-format feedthrough connectors in 1U × 19″ rack panels. Speeds system assembly and saves space...

 

CLIFF compact vertical ¼&Prime jack socketsReliable, Professional Jack Sockets Offer Switching Options.

13th January 2020: Press release from CLIFF Electronics. Compact vertical design with durable nylon body...

 

4-Way XLR-Format FaceplateSingle Test Leads.

12th January 2020: 1.5 metre meter cables with either a 4 mm plug at both ends or a 4 mm plug at one end and a 90 ° 4 mm plug at the other.

 

counterfe3it products from mable audioCounterfeit Product Alert.

December 2019: It has come to our attention that customers are unknowingly buying counterfeit jack sockets via mableaudio.com also trading as jjyaudio.com.

These are being sold as Cliff branded products. They are not and our customers have reported reliability issues with them.

Mable Audio and JaiJai Audio are not authorised sellers of Cliff branded products and the items they sell under the Cliff brand are counterfeit.

 

CLIFF CP30183 XLR rack panelPre-Assembled XLR Rack Panel.

21st November 2019: Press release from CLIFF Electronics. Features 8 male and 8 female XLR connectors in a 1U × 19 rack panel. Speeds system assembly and saves space...

 

CLIFF optical jacks and leadsFibre Fiber Optic Connectors, Adapters and Cables.

1st November 2019: Press release. Low noise digital signal connectivity from CLIFF Electronics...

 

CLIFFfumeCLIFFfume extractor and K13 rotary control knobs.

26th October 2019 Products now obsolete and removed from website.

 

CLIFF USB-C feedthrough connectorNew USB-C Feedthrough Connectors.

1st October 2019: Press release. Reversible female-to-female feedthrough connectors from CLIFF Electronics...

 

CLIFF VGA feedthrough connectorLow Cost, Low Profile, VGA Connector is latest in CLIFF Electronics’ Feedthrough Range.

4th September 2019: Press release. D-sub connector connector fits standard XLR cut-out...

 

CLIFF test probes and crocodile clipsTest Probes, Crocodile Clips and Plugs.

18th July 2019: Press release. Customers can buy a wide range of test prods, croc-clips and plugs manufactured by Cliff for use with their own test equipment or as replacements for lost or damaged items...

 

CLIFF’s empty cable reel for custom assembliesCable Reels for Custom Cables and Test Leads.

7th June 2019: Press release. Empty, rugged cable reel now available to allow customers to create their own bespoke cable assemblies...

 

CLIFF mini DisplayPort feedthrough connectorMini DisplayPort added to Cliff’s Feedthrough Connector Range.

24th May 2019: Press release. The new audio visual mini DisplayPort is connected on both sides of the control panel using standard cables...

 

CLIFF gold-plated BNC feedthrough connectorGold-Plated 75Ω BNC Feedthrough Connector.

26th March 2019: Press release. 12 GHz connectivity. XLR-format for patch panels...

 

BVE 2019 Cliff at BVE 2019.

26th to 28th February: Cliff is exhibiting at the Broadcast Video Exposition 2019...

 

Cliff gold-plated terminal binding postsGold-Plated Terminal Posts for Audio and Power Connections.

22nd January 2019: Press release. From CLIFF Electronics. Rated up to 60 A. Designed and manufactured in the UK. Custom designs available...

 

CliffCon-P power connectorsLocking CliffCon® Power Connectors.

11th January 2019: Press release. Cliff adds locking power connectors to the CliffCon® range...

 

4-Way XLR-Format Faceplate4-Way XLR-Format Faceplate.

21st December 2018: A black brushed aluminium faceplate with mounting holes for four XLR-format connectors.

 

CLIFF RJ11 / RJ14 6P4C connectorCat.3 RJ11 / RJ14 Feedthrough Connector.

10th December 2018: Press release. Widely used connector available for panel mounting from CLIFF Electronics’ growing feedthrough range...

 

CLIFF XLR-format connector dust coverscomponent dust cover USB-CNew dust covers for XLR-format connectors.

23rd October 2018: Press release. Dust covers are now available for feedthrough and XLR-format connectors to reduce the ingress of dust and dirt...

 

CLIFF XRP customisable recessed socket plates.CP303090Customisable Customizable Recessed Socket Plates.

12th September 2018: Press release. XRP plates from CLIFF Electronics provide custom connectivity in a standard XLR cut-out...

 

CLIFF plastic BNC feedthrough connectors.CP303090Lighter and Cheaper BNC Feedthrough Connectors.

24th August 2018: Press release. CLIFF Electronics offers a new plastic bodied connector with cost and weight savings...

 

ITSACP30213XITSA: The Interconnect Technology Suppliers Association.

16th August 2018: CLIFF Electronics celebrates 10 years of membership...

 

Cliff pre-assembled, fibre-optic connector rack panels.CP30213XNew Pre-Assembled Fibre-Optic Connector Rack Panels.

31st July 2018: Press release. Helping to speed system assembly and save space...

 

Cliff XLR-footprint Cat 6A feedthrough connectors and preassembled rack.black metal Cat6A ethernet feedthrough connectorNew RJ45 Cat.6a Feedthrough Connectors.

19th June 2018: Press release. High speed RJ45 Cat.6a ethernet connector added to XLR-panel range...

 

Cliff XLR-footprint ST fibre-optic connectors.New ST Fibre Fiber Optic Connectors.

31st May 2018: Press release. Widely used ST fibre fiber optic connector now available in the industry-standard, 24 mm diameter, XLR panel cut-out...

 

Cliff XLR-footprint jack sockets and terminal postsCliff extend range of interconnect options available in industry-standard, 24 mm diameter, XLR-panel cut-out.

3rd May 2018: Press release. 24 mm diameter, XLR-panel cut-out connector range has been extended to include jack sockets and high current terminal posts...

 

FTP Cat6A RJ45 feedthrough socket CP30225SMST fibre feedthrough socket CP30218New feedthrough connectors.

18th April 2018: FTP Cat6A RJ45 to RJ45, shielded. ST / BFOC optical fibre. fiber.

Metal Feedhrough Data Connectors in XLR shell with M3 holes.

Our best selling feedthrough connectors are now available with M3 holes, for quick and easy rear panel mounting. Frames are made from diecast metal with a nickel or black plating.

 

XRP Recess Plates in XLR shellXRP Recess Plates in XLR shell.

17th April 2018: XLR recess plates enable the easy mounting of components into panels, using the standard, 24 mm diameter XLR panel cutout. The nylon plates can be front or rear mounted. Initial models are for terminal binding posts and jack sockets.

 

Guitar heroesplugging a guitar jack plug into an amplifierGuitar heroes - Guaranteeing quality performance is the way to corner a niche market.

28th March 2018: Electronic components firm Cliff talks to Steve Bush of Electronics Weekly.

 

Cliff Electronics IP68 waterproof cable assemblyFM686822 2 Pin Male Overmould Plug with 5m CableWaterproof Cable Assembly now available from CLIFF Electronics.

28th March 2018: Press release. New, UK designed and manufactured, New CliffCon® IP68 waterproof cable assembly fitted with a non-reversible two-pole plug with a current rating of 5 A...

 

Cliff Electronics Earth Testing Cable ReelsCIH299450 Earth continuity extension reel to 4 mm plugEarth Ground Testing Cable Reels now available from CLIFF Electronics.

5th March 2018: Press release. UK designed and manufactured earth Ground testing cable reels for professional R2 earth-bond ground continuity testing...

 

BVE 2018 Cliff at BVE 2018.

27th February - 1st March 2018: Cliff is exhibiting at the Broadcast Video Exposition 2018...

 

Cliff Electronics pre-assembled feedthrough connector panel with M3 threaded mounting holesCliff feedthrough connectors now offer system builders fast and simple panel assembly.

8th January 2018: Press release. New M3 threaded mounting holes...

 

Cliff Electronics fibre-optic connectorsFCR684206T Dual RCA jack and SPDIF optical transmitter jackWide range of Fibre Fiber Optic Connectors now available from CLIFF Electronics.

22nd November 2017: Press release. High bandwidth, low noise signal connectivity...

 

Pre-assembled mounting panel with XLR-format feedthrough connectors from Cliff Electronics1U XLR feedthrough connector rack mounting panel loaded with 16 × USB2 A to USB2 B connectorsCLIFF FT Connectors now available pre-assembled into 1U 19 Rack Panels.

13th October 2017: Press release. Pre-assembled rack panels now available with feedthrough connectors to simplify system assembly, reduce manufacturing time, component count and cost...

 

Gold plated contact jack sockets from Cliff Electronicsjack socket with gold plated contactsGold Plated Contact Jack Sockets now available from CLIFF Electronics.

24th July 2017: Press release. Widest range of high quality, industry-standard, quarter-inch jack sockets and 3.5 mm connectors...

 

Cliff patented dual DC socket in whiteDC10L dual DC connector in whiteDC10LP dual DC connector in whiteCLIFF Electronics’ patented, market leading, dual DC power sockets now available in white.

29th June 2017: Press release. Accepts both 2.1 mm and 2.5 mm diameter plugs. Matching white power leads also available...

 

Dual USB2.0 and USB3.0 XLR format connectors from Cliff ElectronicsDual USB Sockets with Earth in XLR Shell - 24 mm-diameter-mounting (rectangular)Dual USB Sockets in XLR Shell - Series 5 (Round)CLIFF Electronics introduces Dual USB2 and USB3 Sockets in an XLR Shell

15th May 2017: Press release. Dual USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 24 mm diameter-mounting (rectangular) connectors added to fast growing range of XLR-format standard and feedthrough connectors...

 

USB-C feedthrough connectorsDual USB C female to USB C male feedthrough connectorHigh Speed XLR-Format Feedthrough Data Connectors

16th March 2017: Press release. Single and dual, industry-standard, 24-pin, fully reversible USB-C connectors for high speed transport of data and power ...

 

1U Mounting Panel for XLR Format Feedthrough Connectors1U Mounting Panel for XLR Format Feedthrough Connectors Simplifies Panel Building and System Integration

18th January 2017: Press release. New 1U × 19 rack mounting panel with labeling strip and strain-relief bar to aid system builders with integration of XLR-format feedthrough connectors...

 

UK designed and manufactured connectors and tools from Cliff ElectronicsInnovation and UK manufacture are key to UK connector company’s continued growth

11th December 2016: Press release. Redhill based manufacturer of electrical connectors and test cables continues to grow and expand into new markets thanks to its flexible, UK-based design and manufacturing base...

 

the NAMM show Cliff at the NAMM show 2017

19th - 22nd January 2017: Cliff is exhibiting at the NAMM show music exhibition 2017...

 

Cliff test lead range now available from electrical wholesalers and distributorsCliff test lead setsQuality electrical test lead sets from CLIFF Electronics now available from major electrical wholesalers and distributors.

18th October 2016: Press release. Test leads now available direct to electrical contractors and electrical test and repair facilities through major electrical wholesalers and distributors...

 

feedthrough connectorsFirewire, BNC and HDMI models added to CLIFF Electronics range of XLR-Format Feedthrough Data Connectors.

4th October 2016: Press release. Firewire IEEE 1394, (Sony iLINK or Texas Instruments Lynx), HDMI A-to-A and 50 ohm BNC feedthrough connectors added ...

 

Feedthrough connectors from Cliff Electronics now available from Newark Element14Newark Element14Major expansion in USA as CLIFF Electronics partners with Newark Element14.

5th August 2016: Press release. The wide ranging agreement will greatly increase the availability of Cliff’s products in the Americas and showcase their market leading feedthough connector range...

 

USB A/B changer feedthrough connectorsUSB A/B Changer Connectors added to CLIFF Electronics range of XLR-Format Feedthrough Data Connectors.

23rd June 2016: Press release. The chassis mounted sockets are available in USB2 A-to-B and B-to-A versions...

 

professional quality 3.5 mm jack sockets from Cliff ElectronicsNew Professional Quality 3.5 mm Jack Sockets expand audio connector range from CLIFF Electronics

6th June 2016: Press release. The FC68 series has been designed for a wide range of professional applications requiring high quality 3.5 mm sockets. It offers compact, vertical mounting to facilitate high packing densities on control panels...

 

black fascia optical feedthrough connectorsCLIFF Electronics continues to expand its range of XLR-Format Feedthrough Data Connectors

25th March 2016: Press release. Feedthrough data connectors now available in matt black metal...

 

Cliff Dual DC and Locking DC SocketsCliff expands dual DC socket range to include surface mount version and introduces locking DC sockets

2nd February 2016: Press release. Dual gauge DC socket is now available in a surface mount version. Latching DC plugs and sockets designed for applications requiring secure power provision...

 

the NAMM show Cliff at the NAMM show 2016

21st - 24th January 2016: Cliff is exhibiting at the NAMM show music exhibition 2016...

 

Cliff XLR Format Digital and Optical Feedthrough ConnectorsXLR-Format Digital and Optical Feedthrough Connectors from CLIFF Electronics

11th January 2016: Press release. Industry standard TOSLINK EIAJ, SC Simplex and LC Duplex fibre fiber optic feedthrough connectors now available...

 

metal USB feedthrough connectormetal feedthrough connectorCliff adds metal versions of digital XLR feed-through connectors

10th November 2015: Press release. Metal feed-through data connectors for electrical instrumentation added - perfect for developing custom I/O configurations for wall plates, rack panels etc.

 

Elektra finalist 2015Cliff announced as a finalist in the Elektra Awards

6th October 2015: Cliff’s XLR feedthrough data connectors have been shortlisted for the Passive & Electromechanical Product of Year...

 

Cliff patented dual DC socketDC10L dual DC connectorCliff’s patented dual DC socket proves two into one will go !

4th July 2015: Press release. Dual DC power socket accepts both 2.1 mm and 2.5 mm plugs. A single socket to meet the needs of the USA and the rest of world markets...

 

RCA phono feedthrough connectorbare wire feedthrough connectorFeedthrough Data Connectors in XLR shell

27th June 2015: New feed-through data connectors added for TOSLINK EIAJ optical fibre, RCA phono, phono / cinch, bare wires and blanking plates.

 

Cliff 1kV crocodile clip, test reel, test lead set with vinyl pouch and branded inlayCLIFF Electronics continues to expand range of electrical test products

26th June 2015: Press release. High quality test lead sets and accessories available from major electrical wholesalers and leading distributors...

 

Audio connectorsjack socketOffset-Nose, Narrow-Body Jack Socket Expands Audio Connector Range

30th April 2015: Press release. Widest range of high quality, industry-standard quarter-inch jack sockets and 3.5 mm connectors...

 

sealing gasketSealing Gaskets

25th April 2015: Rubber gaskets for dust seals and colour color identification which fit various models of our XLR family, feedthrough connectors and CliffCon® range.

 

USB feedthrough connectorHDMI feedthrough connectorFeedthrough Data Connectors in XLR-format shell

24th March 2015: Feed-through data connectors for electrical instrumentation added - perfect for developing custom I/O configurations for wall plates, rack panels etc.

 

Airtight XLR socketsAirtight XLR socketsNew Latching DC Connectors Prevent Critical Power Loss

5th February 2015: Press release. Industry standard sizes. Push and turn lock stops disconnections...

 

the NAMM show Cliff at the NAMM show 2015

(posted 14th January 2014): 22nd - 25th January 2015 Cliff is exhibiting at the NAMM show music exhibition 2015...

 

CS13 T-bar slider control knobCS13 T-bar Slider Control Knob

23rd January 2015: Conductive and non-conductive CS13 T-bar slider control knobs added.

 

Locking DC power socketLocking DC power plugLocking DC Power Sockets, Plugs and Cables

23rd January 2015: Lockable DC power connectors added.

 

Airtight XLR socketsAirtight XLR socketsInnovative Latching Airtight XLR Socket from CLIFF Electronics Suits Active Loudspeakers and Audio Installations

2nd December 2014: Press release. Cost-saving industry-standard input connector. UK designed and manufactured...

 

Quicktest QT3New 3-phase Quicktest Provides Quick and Safe Temporary Connection to Equipment

7th October 2014: Press release. This is a compact, robust, power connector designed for temporary, safe and efficient connection of unterminated cables to 440V AC, three-phase power supplies...

 

test leadsQuality Test Lead Sets Now Available from Major Electrical Wholesalers

7th August 2014: Press release. Cliff is now making a wide range of test leads available direct to end users via major electrical wholesalers...

 

counterfeit jack socket USA court grants judgement to Cliff UK against Cliff Electronic Components Inc. doing business as CHK Electronics Inc. and Andrew Brunt.

(posted 1st July 2014): 4th October 2013: Temporary injunction becomes permanent. £175,000 awarded to Cliff UK. Read the court agreed journal entry portable document format

 

Cliff test leadsTest Leads and Instrumentation

24th June 2014: Our range of test leads, plugs, chassis sockets, test prods (probes), and crocodile clips has been updated on the website. New products are now available in various colours. colors. Additional technical specifications added.

 

USB data sockets in XLR shellCLIFF Electronics Expands Space-Saving Range of USB Data Sockets

12th June 2014: Press release. More USB-compliant sockets in space-saving, single XLR-format receptacles. USB2 A/B changer, feedthrough sockets are now available as either A-to-B, or B-to-A versions...

 

USB2 A/B Changer Sockets in XLR shellUSB2 Changer Sockets in XLR shellUSB2 A / B Changer Sockets in an XLR shell

23rd May 2014: Our USB2 A-to-B and B-to-A changer sockets in a single XLR-format shell have been added to the website.

 

TOSLINK Optical Audio Data CablesTOSLINK Optical Audio Data CablesTOSLINK Optical Audio Data Cables

10th May 2014: Our range of TOSLINK optical, audio, data cables has been added to the website.

 

optical jack socketsDual USB Socket in a Single XLR Shell

15th April 2014: Press release. A unique, dual, USB2 connector which provides two fully USB compliant sockets in a space-saving, single XLR receptacle...

 

miniature DIN socketminiature DIN plugMini DIN Connectors

8th March 2014: Our range of miniature DIN connectors has been added to the website.

 

ProLight + Sound exhibition fair Cliff at prolight + sound / musikmesse 2014

(posted 29th January 2014): 12th - 15th March 2014 Cliff is exhibiting at the prolight + sound / musikmesse music fair 2014...

 

the NAMM show Cliff at the NAMM show 2014

(posted 14th January 2014): 23rd - 26th January 2014 Cliff is exhibiting at the NAMM show music exhibition 2014...

 

8 pin valve base9 pin valve baseValve Bases

10th January 2014: Our range of chassis and PCB mounting valve bases for vacuum tubes has been added to the website.

 

optical jack sockets“One Stop Shop” for Power Connectors

23rd October 2013: Press release. AC and DC power connectors for OEM, production-line testing, product burn-in and service applications. On display at Productronica 2013...

 

2-way push spring terminalPush Spring Terminals

4th October 2013: Push spring terminals for loudspeaker connections added to website in 2, 4 and 8 pole varieties.

 

optical jack socketsOptical Jack Sockets Offer Immunity to Signal Noise

10th July 2013: Press release. A wide range of optical jack sockets suitable for high quality audio systems, IT, medical equipment and other high bandwidth signal connections...

 

Productronica Cliff at Productronica 2013

(posted 21st June 2013): 12th - 15th November 2013 Cliff is exhibiting at the Productronica trade show 2013...

 

Custom Cables and Cable AssembliesModular FASTON® Terminal Blocks

10th May 2013: Press release. A range of highly versatile FASTON® modular terminal blocks and accessories for system and panel builders...

 

Audio Connector InnovationsAudio Connector Innovations

19th April 2013: An unrivalled range of high quality connectors, control knobs, sliders and switches for OEMs in the music and broadcast industries...

 

4066 series switchthree pole switch CliffCon® 68 Waterproof Multipin Connectors

10th April 2013: IP68 multipin connector for waterproof and rugged applications with two to nine gold-plated contacts.

 

Custom Cables and Cable AssembliesCustom Cables and Cable Assemblies

26th February 2013: Press release. Full range of OEM services available...

 

ProLight + Sound exhibition fair Cliff at prolight + sound / musikmesse 2013

(posted 5th February 2013): 10th - 13th April 2013 Cliff is exhibiting at the prolight + sound / musikmesse music fair 2013...

 

the NAMM show Cliff at the NAMM show 2013

(posted 1st November 2012): 24th - 27th January 2013 Cliff is exhibiting at the NAMM show music exhibition 2013...

 

airtight xlr connectorAirtight XLR Connectors

10th October 2012: Press release. Our airtight XLR connectors are primarily intended for applications such as active speakers, where it is detrimental to have air movement in and out of the enclosure...

 

jumbo jack plugjumbo jack plugCliffCon® ¼″ JumboJack

10th October 2012: Our new ¼″ Cliffcon® JumboJack offers a solution to the problem of connecting large section cables to conventional ¼″ jack plugs...

 

4066 series switchthree pole switch 4066 Series and Three Pole Switches

20th April 2012: Our 4066 series (single and double pole) and three pole series switches have been added to the website.

 

KMK rotary control knobKMK25 rotary control knobs KMK Rotary Control Knobs

27th January 2012: Our KMK knurled aluminium aluminum shell rotary control knobs have been added to the website.

 

counterfeit jack socket Court Rules in favour of Cliff UK against Cliff Electronic Components Inc. and Andrew Brunt

22nd December 2011: The court ruled that Cliff USA had infringed on Cliff UK’s American trademark, engaged in unfair competition, falsely designated the origin of its counterfeit goods...

 

K18 rotary control knobK88 rotary control knobs K18 and K88 Rotary Control Knobs

15th October 2011: Our K18 and K88 rotary control knobs have been added to the website.

 

the NAMM show Cliff at the NAMM show 2012

(posted 5th October 2011): 19th - 22nd January 2012 Cliff is exhibiting at the NAMM show music exhibition 2012...

 

ProLight + Sound exhibition fair Cliff at ProLight + Sound / MusikMesse 2012

(posted 28th September 2011): 21st - 24th March 2012 Cliff is exhibiting at the ProLight + Sound / MusikMesse music fair 2012...

 

miniature Cliffcon connector Miniature CliffCon® Connectors

28th April 2011: Our CliffCon® Miniature ZC series, touch-proof, locking, multi-pole connectors have been added to the website.

 

illuminated shaft encoder knobs Encoders and Pots

4th February 2011: Our illuminated, rotary, shaft encoders and knobs have been added to the website.

 

MusikMesse 2011 exhibition fair Cliff at MusikMesse 2011

(posted 1st February 2011): 6th - 9th April 2011 Cliff is exhibiting at the MusikMesse Music fair 2011...

 

XLR audio combi-jack New Combi-Jack: a combined jack and XLR in one body

7th January 2011: Our combined XLR and ¼″ (6.35 mm) Tip, Ring, Sleeve (TRS) connector jack sockets...

 

NAMM show 2011 Cliff at The NAMM Show 2011

(posted 21st December 2010): 13th - 16th January 2011 The National Association of Music Merchants trade show 2011...

 

DC10L dual DC socket New DC10L Dual DC Socket

15th October 2010: Patented design ensures superior contact for both 2.1 mm and 2.5 mm plugs...

 

counterfeit jack socket Counterfeit Jack Sockets

11th June 2010: Valued customers are unknowingly buying counterfeit “CLIFF” jack sockets...

 

sub-miniature DC power socketSub-Miniature DC Power Socket

26th February 2010: We now offer a smaller footprint version of our DC-8 socket for 1.3 mm diameter DC power plugs...

 

genuine Cliff technical drawing Plagiarised Plagiarized Cliff Technical Drawings

25th February 2010: A number of Cliff technical drawings have been plagiarised. plagiarized. If our contact details are not there, we can not guarantee the dimensions and RoHS data will be valid...

 

DIN socket DIN Sockets and Terminal Posts

11th June 2009: Design changes on PCB mounting DIN sockets. Models we have been selling in the past are becoming obsolete...

 

jack socket Counterfeit Parts Update

2nd January 2009: We are pursuing legal means to stop our previous US distributor Cliff Electronic Components Inc. located in Topeka, Kansas and Cliff Hong Kong from using the Cliff name and selling counterfeit Cliff branded parts...

 

terminal Counterfeit Product Alert

18th March 2008: We have discovered that counterfeit Cliff products are entering the United States from a company calling itself CLIFF Hong Kong...

 
 

BCD Rotary Switch 42J Series Replaces 41J

41J series finishes in production September 2007 and is replaced by 42J series...

 

Product Rationalisation Rationalization - Jack Plugs, Knobs, IEC Inlets, Slider Knobs

We plan to rationalise rationalize certain product lines made in the UK...

 

RoHS / WEEE

Our invoices, packing notes and order acknowledgments will indicate the RoHS and WEEE status of each product...

 

New Products

XLRs, modular Contractor® terminal blocks, knobs, motors, StackJack™, CliffCon®, USB, jack plugs, IEC inlets...