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2025

MMC 2-port optical fibre feedthrough socketsCLIFF Electronics Adds Two-Port MMC Connector To Their Ever-Growing Feedthrough Range

30th September 2025: Press Release. US Conec® MMC 2-port female to MMC 2-port female. APC VSFF multi-fibre multi-fiber optical connectors for TMT ferrules...

 

SMA female to female DualSLIM feedthrough socket CP30760RP-SMA and SMA narrow feedthroughs

22nd September 2025: RP-SMA and SMA 50 Ω, gold-plated, narrow, feedthrough connectors available in DualSLIM plastic, DualSLIM metal, SLIM plastic and SLIM metal.

 

CLIFF at ECS 2025Cliff at ECS 2025

18th September 2025: Press Release. Electronic Components Show, Oxford, UK...

 

TP6S single terminal binding post in whiteSingle terminal TP6S in white

16th September 2025: 30 A short terminal binding post now available in white.

 

Computer Aided Design. STandard for the Exchange of Product data. ISO 10303 p21 STEP. Three-dimensional model data.CAD files available

1st September 2025: STP three-dimensional model data files are available for most products to aid the designing-in of Cliff parts using CAD software.

 

MMC 2-port optical fibre feedthrough socketMMC feedthough connectors

31st August 2025: MMC 2-port female to MMC 2-port female. US Conec® APC VSFF multi-fibre multi-fiber optical connectors for TMT ferrules available in XLR nickel metal, XLR black metal and DualSLIM metal.

 

KM series rotary control knob¼″ S4 Internal Thread Jack Socket

29th August 2025: S4/BBB PC-E Stereo, switched, PC mount E (CL1337) is now obsolete and has been removed from the website. Alternative S4 jack sockets are available.

 

CH-4 strap handle in recess plateRack and Strap Cabinet Handles

28th August 2025: CH-3A (CP3016), CH-4 (OD6560) and CH-4RP (CL1913) are now obsolete and have been removed from the website. Alternative rack and strap cabinet handles are available.

 

IEC C7 to C14 power cordset FCR72027IEC C7 to C14 power cordset

12th August 2025: Available in black 1 and 2 metre meter lengths.

 

RP-SMA female to female feedthrough socket CP30261RP-SMA and SMA XLR-format feedthroughs

29th July 2025: RP-SMA and SMA 50 Ω, XLR-format, gold-plated, feedthrough connectors available in plastic, metal and black metal.

 

DC plug to DC socket power cable FC582105DC plug to DC socket cables

28th July 2025: 2.1 or 2.5 mm pin in 0.5, 1 and 2 metre meter lengths. Plug to free end cables also available.

 

S16N-PC test socket in white FCR7350WS16N-PC white variant added to test chassis sockets

15th July 2025: Shrouded, 4 mm socket. 90° PCB mount. Gold-plated.

 

P6C-D 2.5 mm, mono, unscreened jack plug FC1066DP6C-D 2.5 mm, mono, unscreened jack plug

9th July 2025: FC1066D has been removed from the website. An alternative plug is available.

 

world outlineNew distributors

27th June 2025: Distributors added for Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bosnia, Brazil, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Kazakhstan, Libya, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, UAE and Vietnam.

 

NAB Show New YorkCliff at NAB Show New York

19th June 2025: Press Release. Cliff is exhibiting at NAB Show on 22nd and 23rd October 2025...

 

KM series rotary control knobRotary Control Knobs

11th June 2025: KM20B (FC7225C), KM40B (FC7226, FC7226C), KM50B (FC7227), KMR35 (FC72341), KMR40D (FC7325), KMR40 (FC73251, FC73251A) and KMR50 (FC7236) have been removed from the website. Alternative knobs are available.

 

Dual USB feedthrough connectors available from CLIFF ElectronicsSpace saving DualSLIM USB Feedthrough Connectors

4th June 2025: Press Release. Saves space on control panels and reduces component count. Simultaneous data transfer and power...

 

CliffCon ZC socket dust cover FC684200, fitted.Socket dust cover added for CliffCon® miniature ZC range

4th June 2025: FC684200.

 

S2/BNB PC-C mono jack socket CL1166ANew S2 mono jack socket

3rd June 2025: S2 / BNB PC-C Mono, switched. PCB mount C straight.

 

MPTSCliff at MPTS

18th April 2025: Press Release. Cliff is exhibiting at the Media Production and Technology Show on 14th and 15th May 2025...

 

obsolete stockObsolete products

16th April 2025: Redundant products removed from Auto Reset AN Circuit Protection Devices, Unscreened DIN Connectors, Miniature DIN Connectors and Unfused Mains AC Power Connectors.

 

CLIFF websiteNew look website

12th April 2025: New layout and menu. Bigger and better images. Sharper icons. Streamlined descriptions. Expandable variants. CAD files. Mobile friendly.

 

Contractor modular terminal blocksModular Terminal Blocks

22nd February 2025: Our contractor terminals are now obsolete and have been removed from the website. Alternative terminals are available.

 

quarter-inch mono, unscreened jack plug FM1095CliffCon® 4-Pole Power Connector

12th February 2025: FCR6929 90° PCB adapter is now obsolete and has been removed from the website.

 

quarter-inch mono, unscreened jack plug FM1095SEP2C ¼″, mono, unscreened, 90° right angle, jack plug

12th February 2025: FM1095 is now obsolete and has been removed from the website. Alternatives are available.

 

USB 2 and USB 3 feedthrough connectors available from CLIFF ElectronicsDual USB Feedthrough Connectors

6th February 2025: Press Release. Simultaneous data transfer and power...

 

2024

Extended range of optical jack sockets available from CLIFF ElectronicsExtended range of optical jack sockets

15th December 2024: Press Release. Optical jack sockets offer immunity to noise...

 

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.

 

2023

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 CIH29925 are now obsolete.

 

Distrelec part of RS GroupRS Group completes acquisition of Elfa Distrelec

3rd July 2023: Distrelec removed from Cliff’s country distributor pages in favour of RS Components.

 

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.

 

2022

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-form-factor 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...

 

2021

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...

 

2020

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-form-factor 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-form-factor 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.

 

2019

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-form-factor...

 

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-form-factor 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...

 

2018

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

21st December 2018: A black brushed aluminium faceplate with 24 mm mounting holes for four XLR-form-factor 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-form-factor 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-form-factor...

 

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-form-factor 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-form-factor...

 

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

3rd May 2018: Press Release. 24 mm diameter, XLR-form-factor 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-form-factor 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-format shell

17th April 2018: XLR-form-factor recess plates enable the easy mounting of components into panels, using the standard, 24 mm diameter XLR panel cut-out. 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...

 

2017

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-Format 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-form-factor 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-form-factor feedthrough connectors...

 

2016

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 XLR-form-factor 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 XLR-form-factor 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. XLR-form-factor feedthrough data connectors now available in matt matte 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...

 

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 JEITA, SC Simplex and LC Duplex fibre fiber optic XLR-form-factor feedthrough connectors now available...

 

2015

metal USB feedthrough connectormetal feedthrough connectorCliff adds metal versions of digital XLR feedthrough connectors

10th November 2015: Press Release. Metal XLR-form-factor feedthrough data connectors for electrical instrumentation added - perfect for developing custom I/O configurations for wall plates, rack panels etc.

 

the NAMM show Cliff at the NAMM show 2016

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

 

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

6th October 2015: Cliff’s XLR-form-factor 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-Format shell

27th June 2015: New XLR-form-factor feedthrough data connectors added for TOSLINK JEITA 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-form-factor family, feedthrough connectors and CliffCon® range.

 

USB feedthrough connectorHDMI feedthrough connectorFeedthrough Data Connectors in XLR-Format Shell

24th March 2015: XLR-form-factor feedthrough 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...

 

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.

 

2014

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 XLR 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...

 

the NAMM show Cliff at the NAMM show 2015

: 22nd - 25th January 2015 Cliff is exhibiting at the NAMM show music exhibition 2015...

 

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 entryportable 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-form-factor 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-form-factor 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.

 

2013

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...

 

Audio Connector InnovationsAudio Connector Innovations

19th April 2013: Press Release. 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...

 

2012

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.

 

2011

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...

 

2010

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...

 

2009

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...

 

2008

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, knobs, motors, StackJack™, CliffCon®, USB, jack plugs, IEC inlets...