NANOMINIATURE CONNECTORS
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These splash-proof nanominiature connectors offer design features that provide environmental isolation protection against the detrimental effects of high-humidity, moisture-laden, dusty, or dirty environments. The N-Series connectors are precision-machined to accommodate added environmental protection with minimal compromise to standard nanominiature size and weight advantages. Sturdy #2-56 hardware, coupled with O-ring gasketing, combine to provide a tight, impenetrable seal. The connectors, available in SMT, PTH, and I/O configurations, are also customizable for alternate shell configurations.
AIRBORN, ADDISON, TX
www.airborn.com
OPTICAL CABLE ASSEMBLIES
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These optical cable assemblies were designed for military, avionics, flight control, mobile-tactical field-command platforms, and EMI-sensitive and security applications. These cost-effective, military-style connector solutions are available with fiberoptic MIL-T-19504-approved termini, coupled with commercial off-the-shelf cabling and fiberoptic connectors. The optical military cable assemblies use ruggedized connectors designed for harsh environments. They can be terminated to both single-fiber and ribbon cable, and are available in 2- to 29-pin configurations to meet MIL-STD-1560 requirements. Various finish types are also offered with plug, jam-nut, and wall-mount receptacle options.
MOLEX, LISLE, IL
www.molex.com
CABLE ASSEMBLIES
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The Armadillo MIL-DTL-38999 cable assemblies feature a military 38999 plug with the ruggedized Armadillo LC breakout through armored, tactical jacketing. These assemblies serve as an ideal solution for military to ruggedized environment applications. Multiple connector options are available on both the military and Armadillo ends, incorporating 2 to 15 duplex fibers in a variety of breakout lengths and styles.
TIMBERCON, PORTLAND, OR
www.timbercon.com
FILTER CONNECTORS
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The new chip-on-flex (COF) filter technology in these new connectors eliminates stress from thermal shock and vibration while providing protection to sensitive electronics. In the MIL-DTL-38999 COF receptacles, the circular connectors have passed MIL-STD and MIL-DTL Series III testing for thermal shock, random vibration, humidity, and high altitude. The filter connectors are ideal for high-reliability military, aerospace, and industrial applications, including avionics, radio transmitters, fire-control systems, jamming devices, satellite communications, and data transmitters. The COF filter connectors provide ease of installation, standard terminations, and intermateability.
ITT INDUSTRIES, CANNON, WHITE PLAINS, NY
www.ittcannon.com
POWER CONNECTORS
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This Class L power connector has received QPL certification MIL-C-22992. The cable-mount connector’s rugged design makes it ideal for harsh environments. The aluminum-alloy shell (size 32) comes in olive-drab cadmium over nickel with copper-alloy contacts. The Class L connector provides automatic grounding and is current-rated for 60 A. Suitable for industrial and military applications, the Class L connector has undergone stringent environmental testing.
WPI GENERAL CONNECTOR, SALEM, NJ
www.wpi-interconnect.com
FIBEROPTIC CONNECTORS
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The TFOCA-4 (four-channel tactical fiberoptic cable assembly) connector offers high performance and durability in extreme conditions. Engineered primarily for military tactical deployments, the TFOCA-4 connector series features an internal subassembly design that offers advantages over the contemporary “clamshell” design in TFOCA interconnects. Advantages include fewer assembly steps, reduced assembly complexity, reduced number of subcomponents, and quick access to termini.
DELPHI CONNECTION SYSTEMS, IRVINE, CA
www.delphi.com
INTERCONNECT HARDWARE
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Four DS3 digital distribution module (DDM) products-the DDPM-2GT, DDPM-2, DDM-2GT, and DDM-2-have recently received UL approval. These modules are designed for mounting in JSDDF2 panels. DDPM-2GT modules feature integral gas-tube protection and separate copper bus bars to ensure grounding. Access modules/panels are available in various configurations, including rack panels, wall-mount brackets, and a coaxial or fiber-loaded wireline distribution box for network point-of-termination.
TROMPETER, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
www.trompeter.com
HERMETIC CONNECTORS
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These connectors incorporate a new epoxy potting method, allowing for them to pass rigid helium leakage rate tests of 1 x 10-6 through 1 x 10-9 at a lower cost than traditional fired-glass or ceramic hermetic connectors. The process is adaptable to a number of different connector styles, as well as wire bundles. Suitable applications include military, aerospace, and industrial, where traditional glass hermetic connectors are used that meet helium leak rates between 1 x 10-6 to 1 x 10-9. Typical savings of up to 60% can be attained using these potted hermetic connectors over the traditional fired-glass hermetic connectors.
CINCH, LOMBARD, IL
www.cinch.com
