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| 3 | FOREWORD Dear Readers, As we continue to hear more and more about the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and the necessity it has created for reliability within the industry, it is important to look at both the new as well as existing elements of connector designs that will be affected by this new paradigm. Connection points within systems will have new requirements directly related to the increase in "intelligence" required of such devices. These include greater combinations of data, power, and signal within the same connector, active circuit indication, shielding for faster data rates, and even self-diagnostics. Yet at the same time, some connector features that have been used for years will continue to be integral parts of a design. Effective latching mechanisms, keying, marking, and other attributes will continue to be needed as interconnection points become even more critical pathways for the additional throughput needed for today's and tomorrow's systems. Functional density on a PCB is also an ever-growing requirement. Innovations related to enabling such density, balanced with maintaining ease of field wiring and protection of the PCBs through creative enclosure systems, are also a big part of Device Connections' focus moving into the future. The demand for reliability is at an all time high and within this electronic book, we present a range of connectors aimed at serving the growing needs for a reliable system design. Phoenix Contact has always been a leader in innovative and reliable products, and with today's growing needs for such items, we are well positioned to continue to strive toward being the market's most trusted brand for interconnection products. Steve Barber Director of Product Marketing Device Connections – Phoenix Contact USA