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USB-C connector withstands 5.35 Grms vibration in harsh environments

May 13, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Fischer Connectors has expanded the Fischer UltiMate Series with a pre-cabled USB-C connector featuring the company’s new Ratchet Locking System (RLS). The connector maintains connection stability during vibration and shock for data transfer in sectors including defense, mining, construction, motorsports, and railways. The Fischer UltiMate USB-C connector with RLS combines data transmission capabilities with mechanical […]

Filed Under: connector components, Consumer, Ethernet, Military, Rail, Telecom/Data, USB Type C Tagged With: fischerconnectors

Cable portfolio enables interoperability with nato standard connectors

May 3, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Fischer Connectors introduces an expanded portfolio of cables compatible with Nett Warrior and NATO STANAG 4695/4851 interfaces through Fischer UltiMate 80 connectors. The solution aligns with U.S. Army Next Generation Hub specifications and enables connectivity within battlefield management ecosystems. The new cable options support general-purpose, power, radio, end-user device (EUD), and specialized device connections. These […]

Filed Under: connector components, Military, Products Tagged With: fischerconnectors

Wire-to-wire system simplifies mil/aero connections

April 3, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Littelfuse, Inc. announced the AeroSplice Wire-to-Wire Connecting Solution, a wire splicing system designed to streamline and standardize wire connections in aviation and defense applications. AeroSplice simplifies the often tedious and error-prone process of manual wire splicing, providing a fast, reliable, and easy-to-use alternative tailored to meet the stringent MIL-SPEC (MIL-DTL-24308) requirements of the aviation and defense […]

Filed Under: Aerospace, connector components, Military, Products, wire-to-board connector Tagged With: Littelfuse

What types of plating are used on connectors?

March 12, 2025 By Aharon Etengoff Leave a Comment

Connector plating is a thin metallic layer applied to contact surfaces to improve conductivity, corrosion resistance, and durability. Manufacturers use various platings to optimize electrical performance, mechanical reliability, and cost across applications. This article reviews common noble metals used in connector plating and discusses how nickel-based platings improve wear resistance and reliability. It also highlights […]

Filed Under: Aerospace, copper, FAQ, Featured, gold, Military

Industrial connectors deliver 630 V rating

January 16, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Industrial circular connectors are electrical coupling devices featuring a circular interface and cylindrical contact housing. They come in various materials, sizes, contact layouts, and coupling designs. Among them, M8, M12, M16, ½”-20, and M23 receptacles, which refer to the thread size on the coupling nuts, are widely used for connecting sensors and actuators in industries […]

Filed Under: Aerospace, connector components, Industrial, Military, Products Tagged With: Mencom

What are the connector challenges in hypersonic missiles?

December 30, 2024 By Jeff Shepard Leave a Comment

Connectors in hypersonic missiles need to be small and lightweight and provide robust signal integrity for high-speed connectivity. The challenge is to provide the required performance and durability while enduring extremely high temperatures and high levels of shock and vibration. This article briefly examines the inside of a hypersonic missile and its operating environment. It […]

Filed Under: Aerospace, FAQ, Featured, Military Tagged With: faq

SMP3 vs. SMPS: why two standards?

December 23, 2024 By Ketan Thakkar, Bel Fuse Leave a Comment

The SPM3 and SMPS RF coax connectors are similar but slightly different. They are not entirely interchangeable, so we have two standards. If you research SMP3 and SMPS RF coax connectors, you might conclude that they are the same, completely interoperable, and interchangeable. They are indeed quite similar, with comparable performance specs and dimensions. Both […]

Filed Under: coaxial, FAQ, Featured, Featured Contributions, Microwave, Military, RF Tagged With: faq

Board-to-board connector support 28 Gbps links

October 30, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Samtec announces the availability of its SLH/TLH Series printed circuit board (PCB) to board (B2B) connectors that offer an ultra-low mated stack height down to 2 mm (.078″) and support 28 Gbps NRZ performance. SLH/TLH PCB board-to-board connectors are part of Samtec’s Ultra Micro line of products that maximize overall space and offer reliable connections […]

Filed Under: Aerospace, Automotive, board-to-board, connector components, Industrial, IoT, Military, Products, Robotics Tagged With: samtec

Angled RF connectors fit where straight connectors can’t

September 13, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Fairview Microwave has announced the launch of its RF angled PCB connectors, engineered to meet the sophisticated needs of modern RF applications. They are offered in 1.85 mm, 2.4 mm, and 2.92 mm sizes. The connectors feature interfaces for frequencies ranging from DC to 67 GHz and cater to a diverse range of military defense […]

Filed Under: connector components, Military, PCB connector, RF Tagged With: fairviewmicrowave

Aerospace connectors offer advanced EMI filtering options

July 10, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Mobix Labs Inc. has launched new EMI filtered ARINC 404 and ARINC 600 connectors for defense and aerospace applications. These connectors can be customized with planar arrays, ceramic Pi Tubes, or chip capacitors to meet military specifications, balancing cost, quality, and performance. The connectors are designed to provide reliable performance with EMI filtering options to […]

Filed Under: Aerospace, connector components, EMI/EMC/RFI, Military, Products Tagged With: mobixlabsinc

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