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 […]
Aerospace
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 […]
New Guide Describes Benefits of Bal Seal Capabilities
A new guide highlights the benefits of collaborating with Bal Seal Engineering Inc. to develop sealing, connecting, conducting and EMI shielding solutions. Using photorealistic images, the four-page guide describes how the company’s precision-engineered Bal Seal Canted Coil Spring® is employed as a seal energizer or stand-alone electrical-mechanical component to improve overall equipment performance and reliability. […]
SMP connector line expanded by Pasternack
Pasternack Enterprises Inc., Irvine, Calif., expanded its inventory of SMP and mini SMP connectors, specially designed for wireless and military applications including high density interconnect modules, radar equipment, wireless base stations and medical lab equipment. Pasternack’s new SMP and mini-SMP (also referred to as SMPM) connectors are miniaturized push-on interconnects commonly used in high density, […]
Latching Micro-D connectors for high shock and vibration
Omnetics Connector Corp. now offers its new and improved latching Micro-D connector, which can be mated or un-mated without the need for a screwdriver or hand tools. Built to meet or exceed the testing specified in MIL-DTL-83513 specifications, the small, lightweight, high strength latching Micro-D connectors have passed extensive shock and vibration testing, and are […]