CDM Electronics, a premier authorized distributor of electronic connectors and cables, now distributes the Amphenol Pcd Luminus Series of interconnect solutions engineered to support highly reliable low-to-moderate-power and communication signal transmission in military and commercial aerospace applications. The lightweight, cost-effective series comprises a range of connectors, receptacles, contacts and accessories in various configurations and arrangements […]
Aerospace
Triple-wire sealed connectors perform in harsh environments
TE Connectivity announces the launch of its DEUTSCH AFD Series connectors that feature bayonet coupling and rear release contacts in a miniature circular connector system with sealing. These connectors are frequently used in aerospace applications and military ground vehicles, and are MIL-DTL-26482 Series II-qualified. The DEUTSCH AFD Series connectors are built to perform well in […]
Bendix connectors keep planes flying with new bristle brush design
Some connector applications put a high priority on very low mating forces. Examples include: Connectors with very high numbers of conductors Insufficient room in a system for injector/ejector hardware Awkward position inside the box that does not permit the operator to apply a lot of force Bendix Connector Corp., now absorbed into the Amphenol Military-Aerospace […]
AMPLIMITE connectors that meet IP67 levels now available
TE Connectivity (TE), a manufacturer in connectivity, announces its new AMPLIMITE IP67 D-subminiature connectors meet IP67 performance levels. Designed to meet MIL-DTL-24308 specifications, the new connectors have an environmental sealing that has been successfully tested at a submerged depth of one meter and have water and dust ingress protection to IP67. “We’re continually striving to […]
TE Connectivity’s lightweight terminations for aerospace reduce weight up to 60%
TE Connectivity (TE), Harrisburg, Pa., announces its new COPALUM Lite sealed terminals and splices that provide up to 60% in weight savings versus copper terminal alternatives, and up to 53% weight savings versus drop-forged aluminum terminals. The new terminals feature the time-tested dry crimp technology that has provided three decades of reliable connectivity to the […]
TE Connectivity offers glimpse of connected future at Paris Air Show
During the Paris Air Show that ran from June 15-21, possibly one of the world’s largest avionics exhibitions, TE Connectivity showcased electrical interconnect and sensing solutions focused on the future of aviation. Highlighting the “connected” future, TE introduced products that save space and weight in the harsh environments encountered in commercial and military aircraft. Highlights […]
Fixed length SMP cable assemblies from Amphenol RF
Amphenol RF, Danbury, Conn., introduces fixed length SMP cable assemblies as a preconfigured solution for high frequency applications with 50 Ohm impedance requirements. The cable assemblies offer excellent performance up to 26.5 GHz and are highly reliable in test environments. Amphenol SMP pre-configured cable assemblies feature Amphenol RF’s SMP plug connectors, which are designed to […]
Eaton’s non-explosive actuators ensure satellite launch success
Eaton Corp.’s Cooper Industries had a part in the successful launch of the commercial conjoined communications satellites sent from Cape Canaveral in March. The company’s G&H Technology separation nuts, a component in its non-explosive actuator line, were were used approximately 30 minutes after takeoff, to initiate the separation of the payload-fairing system to expose the satellites […]
Ametek SCP develops quick disconnect technology for NASA
As NASA planned ever more ambitious robotic missions to Mars and beyond, it needed to develop technology to decelerate increasingly larger payloads traveling at supersonic speeds in thin atmospheres to new levels of performance. Current NASA technology dates to the Mars Viking missions of the 1970s. New technology now under development would allow larger, heavier […]
Nickel PTFE-Plated DEUTSCH 38999 Connectors Offer Alternative to Cadmium
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity, announces a new RoHS-compliant nickel PTFE plating for its DEUTSCH standard MIL-DTL-38999 Series III connectors. Along with TE’s recently announced black zinc nickel plating, this new coating further expands TE’s response to new environmental regulations that reduce the use of cadmium. The nickel PTFE plating is Defense […]
