Smiths Interconnect company News and Trends items

The rapid expansion of connected devices and data-intensive applications is driving the increasing demand for adaptive high-performance efficient computing solutions. Mobile devices such as cell phones, tablets and car infotainment systems incorporate the most sophisticated System-on-Chip (SoCs) ever produced. These are being manufactured at record volumes and need reli...

Mission-critical semi-rigid cable assemblies are a coaxial cable with a outer conductor formed from a solid seamless metal tube – usually copper or aluminum. Within the metal tube there is a metal wire conductor running down the center of the tube which is wrapped and supported by a dielectric (tubular insulating layer) material keeping the wire centered in the tube. The...

Spring probes have a very high mating cycle life, often higher than traditional pin & socket contact systems, and this is needed to keep very expensive MRI systems operating to their full capacity and patient throughput to a maximum. Smiths Interconnect, the leader in spring probe technology, has developed non-magnetic spring probes with mating cycles exceeding 60,000, s...

No special tools are needed except crimping tools, resulting in a reduced stock and kitting/logistic management. The series offers a high reliability due to the Tortac® contact and provides up to 500 mating cycles and high current rating up to 300A/500A.

Smiths Interconnect’s broad range of passive coaxial couplers include Wilkinson, Directional and Branchline devices designed specifically to provide optimal performance in assigned frequencies from UHF to KuBand.

Double-ended probes feature both a top-side and bottom-side compliant plunger. Double-ended receptacles are available with a permanent bottom-side plunger and a replaceable probe on the top side. They are also available with both a top and bottom-side replaceable probe.

The Elektra Awards, whose ceremony was held in London on November 30th, reward companies and individuals for their excellent performance, innovation and contribution to the global electronics industry. “It is a honour for Smiths Interconnect to have won the award. We are so proud of our NXS Series and what it can achieve” said Gregory Kay, Product Line Manager for Mil/AR...

Smiths Interconnect has extended its broad range of coaxial coupler components in UHF to Ku-Band. The comprehensive range of coaxial coupler components are designed for mission critical applications including GEO/MEO and LEO payloads, launch systems, and deep space mission management. Several products of this offering are also used in ground, airborne and naval defence a...

DaVinci 112 test socket increases production yields and throughput, eliminating false faults and complete functional failures. It offers significant improvements over the existing DaVinci products. Designed for devices ≥70 mm² and over 4000 I/O and coplanarity tolerance of up to +/- 0.65 mm, which if not addressed could cause no connection or open I/O’s during testing or...

In this webinar Smiths Interconnect will start by covering the current and emerging trends in the medical device industry, with a focus on the imaging market. We will focus on applications that would use traditional coax connectors such as those requiring RF shielding and signal integrity and the demand for smaller, lighter, and more flexible connectors for next generati...

Spring probes offer high density and have a very high mating cycle life, often higher than traditional pin & socket contact systems, and this is needed to keep very expensive MRI systems operating to their full capacity and patient throughput to a maximum.

The shift in market trends from GEO to LEO and large satellites to constellation systems has introduced several changes to environmental and reliability requirements. Furthermore, changes in system infrastructure as well as a shift from government to commercial markets have brought new requirements to the space market. This webinar addresses the way these changes affect ...

To achieve the necessary results, medical devices need to ensure long-lasting, constant and high-level performance with reliable components able to support harsh conditions. An FDA approved manufacturer was in the early stages of developing a body contouring system that uses externally applied low temperatures to cause fat cells to die and be absorbed into the body. For...

Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave, optical and radio frequency products that connect, protect and control critical applications in the commercial aviation, defense, space, medical, rail, semiconductor test, and industrial market segments. Smiths Interconnect is synonymous with exceptional ...

Optical interconnectivity has a significant impact on the defense industry. Not only does it allow greater amounts of data to be passed over longer distances, but it also minimizes SWaP (size, weight, and power) relative to copper alternatives. In fact, cabling weight can be reduced more than 90% with no interference and carry high-speed data 15 to 20 times further.

Thursday, October 27th 11 AM EDT (8 AM PDT / 5:00 PM CEST) An HAVC system brings together different industrial equipment in a very tightly packed space, all of which are expected to work in harmony. The choice of connector and cable at the early design stage can help optimize HVAC system layout and improve operating efficiency. Smiths Interconnect presents a choice of c...

The World Space Week aims to celebrate the science and technology that contributed to the betterment of humanity and its impressive achievements. Who better to celebrate alongside it than Smiths Interconnect, we've always been at the cutting-edge of space application technology and are proud of the heritage that defines us. We've grown alongside the aerospace market, a...

The new Custom Grid Array technology offers a contact layout using spring probe and target contacts to deliver the same RF performance as cabled coaxial solutions, with improved signal integrity. Interconnect solutions for medical applications must provide high performance and ensure the highest level of safety. At the same time, there is a pressing market need to make...

Smiths Interconnect announced today the superior performance and suitability of the HPH Series connector family, as a result of rigorous testing at the Centre of Excellence laboratory in Kansas City, KS. The HPH Series has gained its reputation for reliability in harsh environment under a variety of extreme environmental conditions, supporting high current rating, low ...

The defence industry involves working in adverse environments, so it demands ruggedness and reliability from its equipment. Cable assemblies must be able to withstand these environmental aspects without affecting electrical performance. Applications in the defence industry will often take place outdoors or in an uncontrolled environment, meaning that some cable assemblie...

Presenters will address current qualifications standards, the transition to new levels of qualifications for space and defense applications, tailoring product specifications to different levels of program requirements and addressing key environmental factors including radiation, shock and vibration, and contamination. Special attention will be given around MIL-PRF-55342 ...

Mission-critical semi-rigid cable assemblies are a coaxial cable with a outer conductor formed from a solid seamless metal tube – usually copper or aluminum. Within the metal tube there is a metal wire conductor running down the center of the tube which is wrapped and supported by a dielectric (tubular insulating layer) material keeping the wire centered in the tube. The...

Smiths Interconnect has announced the expansion of its renowned REP connector series for rail and industrial applications with the addition of a new qualified option, the EasyREP. The REP series of multipole, sealed, plastic connectors, is known in the market for its ability to provide a quick and secure connection for embedded equipment in a wide range of applications...

Where best-in-class electrical requirements intersect with a need for a small outline, low-profile footprint, IC designers are increasingly migrating to QFN packages. With their direct-attach peripheral pad structures, large ground block for thermal and electrical performance, and very thin stack height, QFN packages offer myriad advantages, but bring a new set of testin...

Current space and defense industries are putting pressure on electronic manufacturers to deliver high performance with smaller form factor. For applications in these industries, from radios to drones and satellites, miniaturizing components such as RF chip attenuators with broad frequency ranges is becoming critical for developing technology and meeting the challenging d...

The China IC achievement award is one of the most important technical awards in China's electronics industry. It recognizes the best companies, groups and individuals who represent the highest manufacturing standards of the industry; and/or demonstrate outstanding design capabilities and technical service levels. Winners were selected through a fair and impartial vote by...

Whether it is from microwave ovens to computers, cell phones, computer central processing units, and other electronic devices there are a variety of chips installed. Contemporary microprocessors or graphics processors can hold more than 50 billion transistors on them, with a failure rate of just shy of one in a billion. To achieve such levels of reliability in chip oper...

Electrical connectors are used in a variety of medical devices and applications ranging from very large and expensive machines, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems to lower cost portable field devices such as defibrillators. Depending on the specific application, these connectors are engineered to satisfy different requirements for reliability and number of ...

The rapid expansion of connected devices and data-intensive applications is driving the growing demand for highly efficient and adaptive high-performance computing solutions. Mobile devices such as cell phones, tablets and car infotainment systems have the most sophisticated System-on-Chip (SoCs) ever produced. In fact, these SoCs must combine CPU, GPU, AI engine, camera...

The Planar X Series provides system engineers with a high performance, compact solution for critical RF filtering in X, Ku, and Ka bands. The new Planar X Series leverages thin film process technology on various substrates which are designed for mission critical applications. The small footprint, light weight and surface mountable configuration allow for high-volume pi...

Smiths Interconnect’s site in Genoa has been registered under the manufacturers of components qualified to the rules of the ESCC System and intended for use in ESA and other spacecraft and associated equipment - in accordance with ESCC Generic Specification 3401 and associated Detail Specification 3401/016, 3401/017 and 3401/039 - as recommended by the Space Components ...

VITA 66.5 was created as the next step in the evolution of optical backplanes for OpenVPX systems. Moving the fiber optic transceiver from mid-board to the backplane connector, allows to free up board space and eliminate the need for fiber cable. This improves ease of assembly and maintenance for blind-mate plug-in cards. VITA 66.5 also increases fiber density on the bac...

Smiths Interconnect announced today that its high reliability Hypertac® hyperboloid contacts are now available for sale on the new HYPER Series catalogue. Hypertac hyperboloid contacts are known worldwide for providing a stable and durable connection in applications operating in challenging conditions where reliability and safety are critical.

Smiths Interconnect has extended its broad range of passive components in X-band with the addition of WR112 waveguides. Smiths Interconnect’s comprehensive range of broadband WR112 waveguide components is designed for mission critical applications including satellite communications, commercial datalinks and deep space mission management. Several products of this offering...

Smiths Interconnect has announced the release of its LightCONEX® optical plug-in and backplane module connectors compatible with the VITA 66.5 draft standard and aligned with the SOSA™ Technical Standard for VPX systems in rugged embedded computing applications and sensor systems. The Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA™) Consortium is developing a common framework ...

The High Gain High Sensitivity (HGHS) Antenna is enabled by Smiths Interconnect’s 30-year heritage of antenna and software capabilities to provide enhanced frontline situational awareness and ship protection from inbound threats. The contract includes manufacture and test of the high gain high sensitivity antenna systems along with embedded control and interface softwar...